Aviation Manager 14 (Chief Pilot) - Office of Aeronautics
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Aviation Manager 14 (Chief Pilot) - Office of Aeronautics
Salary
$35.72 - $52.54 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
5901-25-AERO-8-AM14-KC
Department
Transportation
Opening Date
09/08/2025
Closing Date
9/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
This position serves as a first-line professional manager of professional positions in a complex work area and functions as a manager of the Air Transport Unit within the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), which includes units or programs related to flight and aircraft maintenance operations, aviation safety and education, and statewide aircraft registration.
This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Transportation regulations.
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Aviation Manager 14 position.
For additional information, please see the links below:
Aviation Manager 14 position description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/AVIAMGR3A03N Position Description 09052025.pdf)
All about MDOT
For information on benefits, visitwww.mi.gov/employeebenefitsorwww.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Experience
Five years of professional experience as an aviation specialist, airplane pilot, air traffic controller, certified flight instructor, airport manager, aviation consultant, or professional experience equivalent to aviation safety, training, education, inspection or airport planning; three years of professional experience equivalent to an Aviation Specialist P11; two years equivalent to an Aviation Specialist 12; or, one year equivalent to an Aviation Manager 13.
Alternate Education and Experience
Four years of full-time experience as a certified flight instructor, airport manager, aviation consultant, airplane pilot, or air traffic controller; or, experience equivalent to aviation safety, training, education and inspection, or airport planning may be substituted for the education (bachelor's degree) requirement. This is in addition to the experience requirements.
Additional Requirements and Information
To be considered for this position you must:
Possess a current commercial pilot's license with instrument and multi-engine ratings and a valid 1stor 2ndclass FAA medical certification and must maintain throughout employment in the position.
If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application.Click here (https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/neogov/OfficialTranscript.pdf?rev=0c57f92e150e4856b207ef348781c406) or the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on theNational Association of Credential Evaluation Services (https://www.naces.org/members) or theAssociation of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (https://aice-eval.org/members/)
NOTE:Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
View the entire job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/AviationManager.pdf
MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.
The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.
If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Camryn Nauta at nautac@michigan.gov.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
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Your eligibility for this position is based solely upon the information provided in your application, resume, transcripts, cover letter, and other attachments. Provide accurate dates of employment and extensive detail of your job duties in your application. Responses to the questions below must match what is on your application and are used for screening purposes. Have you read and understand the process for submission and use of your application materials?
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AVIAMGR - Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher in any major. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts; OR at least four years of full-time experience as a certified flight instructor, airport manager, aviation consultant, airplane pilot, or air traffic controller; OR experience equivalent to aviation safety, training, education and inspection, or airport planning.
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No
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If applicable, did you attach a copy of your official transcripts/foreign degree evaluation? Failure to attach official transcripts/foreign degree evaluation may result in your application being screened out of this hiring process.
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Not applicable
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AVIAMGR3 - Do you possess at least five years of professional experience as an aviation specialist, airplane pilot, air traffic controller, certified flight instructor, airport manager, aviation consultant, or professional experience equivalent to aviation safety, training, education, inspection or airport planning; three years of professional experience equivalent to an Aviation Specialist P11; two years equivalent to an Aviation Specialist 12; or, one year equivalent to an Aviation Manager 13?
Yes
No
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AVIAMGR - Do you possess a current commercial pilot's license with instrument and multi-engine ratings?
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No
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Do you possess a minimum of a second-class Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) medical certificate?
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No
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Are you a current State of Michigan employee? State employees work for one of the departments that make up the government of the State of Michigan (e.g., Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), etc.).
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Are you a current Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) employee?
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In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States?
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Do you hold a FAA issued Flight Instructor Certificate for single engine airplane (CFI)? If so, please attach your certificate as failure to attach your certificate may result in your application being screened out of this hiring process.
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Do you hold a FAA issued Flight Instructor Certificate for single engine airplane w/ Instrument (CFII)? If so, please attach your certificate as failure to attach your certificate may result in your application being screened out of this hiring process.
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Do you hold a FAA issued Flight Instructor Certificate for multi-engine airplane (MEI)? If yes, please attach your certificate as failure to attach your certificate may result in your application being screened out of this hiring process.
Yes
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Do you have recorded flight time in Beechcraft Baron aircraft?
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How many total hours Pilot-in-Command (PIC) do you have in Beechcraft Baron aircraft?
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Do you have recorded flight time in Beechcraft King Air aircraft?
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How many total hours Pilot-in-Command (PIC) do you have in Beechcraft King Air aircraft?
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How many total hours Second-in-Command (SIC) do you have in Beechcraft King Air aircraft?
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How many total hours Pilot-in-Command (PIC) do you have for all aircraft?
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Do you have any flight school instructor experience?
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How many years of experience do you have as a flight school instructor?
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Do you have any flight school instructor supervisor or management experience?
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How many years of experience do you have as a flight school instructor supervisor or manager?
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Do you have any FAA Part 135 operations experience as a pilot?
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How many years of FAA Part 135 operations experience as a pilot do you have?
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How many years of experience do you have with FAA Part 135 operations as a supervisor or manager?
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Do you have any FAA Part 121 operations experience as a pilot?
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How many years of experience do you have with FAA Part 121 operations as a pilot?
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How many years of experience do you have with FAA Part 121 operations experience as a supervisor or manager?
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Do you have any military flight experience as a pilot? Please describe @type(s) of aircraft and total hours on separately attached sheet, if any.
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Do you have any military flight line supervisor or management experience?
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How many years of experience do you have as a military flight line supervisor or manager?
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For all the above questions, if you indicated you have the experience listed, you must document the experience in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise your application may be screened out of this hiring process. Do you understand this requirement and have you documented your experience, if applicable?
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MDOT - Have you participated in any of the following MDOT Workforce Programs?
MDOT Youth Development and Mentoring Program
MDOT TRAC Program
MDOT Internship (Co-Op) Program
Transportation Diversity Recruitment Program (TDRP) Internship
MI Construction Career Days
National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI)
Other
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MDOT Capstone Internship
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MDOT - Where did you hear about this job? (Check all that apply)
State of Michigan Website/NEOGOV or Governmentjobs.com
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State of Michigan
Department
Transportation
Address
425 West Ottawa Street
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
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