TYONEK NATIVE CORPORATION — Alaska
Estimated salary for Commercial Pilots (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025): $84,540–$190,440 per year, median $123,220. The employer did not provide a pay range for this listing.
Tyonek Services Group, Inc is seeking a Fixed Wing Pilot in Command (PIC) as part of the onshore flight department. This position with Tyonek will be in support of an operational mixed fleet of fixed-wing and rotor helicopters under 14 CFR Part 135 and Part 91 in support of transient transport, crew changes, surveillance, and offshore logistics. This position is based in Alaska.
Duties:
The Pilot-in-Command (PIC) is accountable for the safe conduct of assigned flights. The PIC is responsible for the operation, safety, and security of the aircraft and the safety of all crew members, passengers, and cargo on board. Specific duties and responsibilities include:
Pre-flight • Prior to initiating a flight or a series of flights, ensuring the aircraft is equipped with all required systems and components for its assigned operations • Ensuring the aircraft pre-flight inspection is completed as per the aircraft flight manual and each departure • Ensuring safe operation of flight assignments in accordance with 14 CFR Regulations, this manual, Ops Specs, and Company SOPs • Ensuring that the PIC is physically and mentally fit and not incapacitated from performing duties by any cause such as injury, sickness, fatigue, or the effects of any psychoactive substances • Ensuring that the flight will not be continued beyond the nearest suitable aerodrome or heliport, when a flight crew member's capacity to perform functions is significantly reduced by impairment of faculties from causes such as fatigue, sickness, or lack of oxygen • Reviewing and assessing weather and all applicable FAA NOTAMs when available. As pilot in command, the PIC is responsible for determining if the weather or flight conditions encountered are that are likely to affect the safety of an aircraft • Promoting Instrument Cross Resource Management (CRM) among all pilots and station personnel • Participating in Operational Control tasks • Ensures communication with maintenance regarding any discrepancies. If maintenance personnel are not immediately available in a notification shall be made via phone to the Lead Pilot • Maintaining currency with certification and flight experience, (i.e., medical certificates, check rides, recency of experience, etc.) • Maintains familiarity with Company Compliance Documents • Responsible for completing Pilot Records Database (PRD) and listing Grasshopper Aviation LLC as a current employer in accordance with 14 CFR §11.1(b)(8) • Ensuring that the aircraft is airworthy, duly registered, and that the documentation and operational information are onboard the aircraft • Ensuring loading and all operations are supervised and meet requirements • Ensuring that all cargo is properly secured and stowed per manual • Ensuring that carriage of HazMat is packaged and stowed IAW 49 CFR 100-177 and accompanied paperwork is completed and signed • Briefing the passengers in accordance with the requirements specified in FAR Part 135 and Keeping passengers informed of flight status whenever delays occur • Safety of all passengers, cargo, aircraft, and assigned SIC's when executing a flight assignment
In-flight • Maintaining situational awareness and passenger comfort • Participating in the safety management system • Security of cargo and baggage loads and of the aircraft during its operation • Responsibility for operational control as outlined in GOM 2.4 • Maintain communication with Logistics regarding scheduling, routing, passengers, and loads. Communication may be via phone, email, text, or radio. • Operating the aircraft in accordance with Company SOP • Reporting any accident or incident or any other available means of any accident involving the aircraft, resulting in serious injury or death of any person or substantial damage to the aircraft or property • Submitting a report to the designated local authority following an act of unlawful interference
Post Flight • Keeping all assigned documents and manuals up to date • Confirm aircraft and signoff weight and balance • Ensuring all flight times are recorded in the aircraft and duty logbook • Ensure that flight times are confirmed after each flight or at end of day • Completing all post-flight checks as specified in the company operations manual, recording flight times and aircraft defects • Other duties may be assigned
Delegation of Duties: The PIC's duties are delegated to the Second in Command (SIC) only if the PIC becomes incapacitated during flight.
Education/Experience Requirements:
• Must have a high school diploma or GED • Be qualified in accordance with 135.243 • Must have a minimum of 1,500 hours total flight time, if required • Hold a valid FAA first class medical certificate • Have at least 1,500 hours flight time • We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing • US Citizenship is required
Physical Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• Must possess physical dexterity and coordination to qualify for Federal Aviation Administration Commercial Pilot Certificate • Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for up to twelve (12) hours per day and sit for eight (8) hours per day • Must be able to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch during mission operations • Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth • Must be able to climb stairs • Must be able to read and interpret newspaper and typewritten print, maps, aeronautical charts, and weather maps • Must be able to grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders • Must be able to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools • Must meet or exceed Federal Aviation Administration minimum visual acuity and hearing standards for first class medical certificate • Must be physically capable of climbing vertical ladders or built-in aircraft steps to heights of 10-12 feet • May be exposed to chemical mist, gases, vapors, ultra-violet, and infrared radiation • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds to a height of four (4) feet and be required to lift up to 20 pounds to a height of seven (7) feet • May be exposed to certain vibrations on the surface as well as ladders, stairs, etc. • May be exposed to rapid or extreme temperature changes
Equal Opportunity Employer / VEVRAA / ADA
TNC and its subsidiaries fall under AEOA as a Federal Contractor under Federal Law to extend hiring preferences to the shareholders. ANCSA provides TNC the authority to give preferences in hiring to Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians for all employees and applicants for employment. Tyonek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities.
TNC provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin or any other reason prohibited by law.
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