Note: Provided below is a job class description and minimum qualification. To view this information for other State of Colorado positions, please visit the job classifications and minimum qualifications page.
Class Description
Valid as of: July 1, 2024
This class series uses one level in the Professional Services Occupational Group and describes work piloting a single-engine or multi-engine aircraft for a variety of purposes in support of state programs.
AIRCRAFT PILOT H4O1XX
Concept of Class
This class describes work piloting a single-engine airplane for the purpose of conducting wildlife surveys, aerial fish stocking of mountain lakes, photography and surveys for law enforcement and land and river management purposes, and search and rescue efforts. This class also describes work as a copilot or pilot-in-command of multi-engine aircraft for transporting officials on state business or in support of Colorado State Patrol enforcement activities. Work includes flying and related duties which include using navigational, electronic, and communication systems. In addition, work involves checking the aircraft for safe and airworthy condition and arranging for required maintenance, keeping the hangar clean, and preparing various reports pertaining to the operation of the airplane.
Factors
Allocation must be based on meeting all of the three factors as described below.
Decision Making
The decisions regularly made are at the operational level, as described here. Within limits set by the specific type of airplane and operation regulations, choices involve deciding what operation is required to carry out the process. This includes determining how the operation will be completed. By nature, data needed to make decisions are numerous and variable so reasoning is needed to develop the practical course of action within the established flight process. Choices are within a range of specified, acceptable standards, alternatives, and technical practices. For example, a position determines when to operate the airplane after considering such things as, the weather, condition of the airplane and pilot, and the purpose of the flight.
Complexity
The nature of, and need for, analysis and judgment is patterned, as described here. Positions study flight information and evaluate the weather, airplane condition, and the priorities of those requesting the flight to determine what it means and how it fits together in order to get practical solutions in the form of a safe flight operated within Federal Aviation Administration regulations and agency procedures. Guidelines in the form of federal and agency regulations and procedures exist for most situations. Judgment is needed in locating and selecting the most appropriate of these guidelines which may change for varying airplane operation and flight circumstances as the task is repeated. This selection and interpretation of guidelines involves choosing from alternatives where all are correct but one is better than another depending on the given circumstances of the situation. For example, a position determines if a safe flight may be conducted based on federal
Line/Staff Authority
The direct field of influence the work of a position has on the organization is as an individual contributor. The individual contributor may explain work processes and train others. The individual contributor may serve as a resource or guide by advising others on how to use processes within a system or as a member of a collaborative problem-solving team. This level may include positions performing supervisory elements that do not fully meet the criteria for the next level in this factor.
Entrance Requirements
Minimum entry requirements and general competencies for classes in this series are contained in the State of Colorado Department of Personnel website.
For purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the essential functions of specific positions are identified in the position description questionnaires and job analyses.
History of Changes Made to Class Description
The following is a summary of changes made to this class description.
- June 30, 2015
Updated and removed the purpose of contact 6.30.2015
- Sept. 1, 1998
Revised 9/1/98 (CVC). Change class code due to PS Consolidation study.
- Jan. 1, 1998
Effective 1/1/98 (DLF). Expanded concept of class to include other types of pilot duties. Published as proposed 10/1/97.
- Sept. 1, 1993
Effective 9/1/93 (CVC). Job Evaluation System Revision project. Published as proposed 6/1/93.
- Dec. 1, 1986
Revised 12/1/86. Changed class code, title, and nature of work.
- Nov. 1, 1975
Revised 11/1/75. Changed nature of work and entrance requirements.
- Jan. 1, 1975
Created 1/1/75. Wildlife Pilot (A6300).
Summary of Factor Ratings
| Class Level | Decision Making | Complexity | Line/Staff Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Pilot | Operational | Patterned | Individual Contributor |
Minimum Qualifications
Valid as of: July 1, 2024
This document includes the following levels:
| Class Title | Class Code |
|---|---|
| Aircraft Pilot | H4O1XX |
AIRCRAFT PILOT (H4O1XX)
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:
- Current, valid certification as a commercial pilot
- One thousand (1000) hours of logged pilot-in-command (PIC) flying time, which must include at least five hundred hours of logged mountain flying experience
Substitutions
No Substitutions
History of Changes Made to Minimum Qualification
The following is a summary of changes made to this minimum qualification.
- March 20, 2017 (Whole Document)
- Part of the 2017 MQ Project
- New Format
- Conditions of employment (COEs) have been removed from the minimum qualifications statement. COEs are position specific, and should be documented in the position description (PD) and job analysis. Further, all COEs should be placed in the Conditions of Employment section of the job announcement.
- March 20, 2017 (H4O1XX)
- Changes to language made for licensure requirement
- Oct. 20, 2017 (Whole Document)
- Made grammatical changes
- Oct. 20, 2017 (H4O1XX)
- Replaced blank substitution cell with, “None.”
- Jan. 10, 2024 (Whole Document)
- New format (updating to adhere to accessibility standards)