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Cessna 185 Wildlife Pilot – Grand Junction, Colorado

Colorado DNR · Grand Junction, CO, United States
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Captain C185 Non Type-Rated Other
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Aircraft type
C185
Base
Grand Junction, CO, United States
Contract
Full time
Role
Captain
Type rating
Non Type-Rated
Employer type
Other
Min. total time
1000 hrs
Licence required
FAA CPL
Salary
USD 100,680 per year

About the role

CPW Wildlife Pilot I – Entry-Level Pilot
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking a Wildlife Pilot to operate a Cessna 185 and other aircraft for wildlife surveys, aerial photography, habitat monitoring, law enforcement support, search and rescue, fish stocking, and personnel transport. The role includes aircraft maintenance coordination, specialist equipment operation, and low-level flying in mountainous terrain at elevations up to 13,500 ft.

Requirements

  • Valid Commercial Pilot Certificate (CPL)
  • Minimum 1,000 PIC hours, including 500 hours of mountain flying
  • Minimum 100 PIC hours in fixed-wing, single-engine piston tailwheel aircraft
  • Instrument rating, tailwheel endorsement, current Biennial Flight Review, and FAA Class II medical
  • Ability to work nights, weekends, emergency callouts, and multi-day assignments
Preferred:
  • 2,000 PIC hours in fixed-wing aircraft, Cessna 180/185 experience, CFI certificate, and wildlife-related experience.

Package highlights

  • Salary: $100,680 annually
  • Full-time state government employment
  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Retirement plans, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
  • Disability and life insurance

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