Under limited supervision, serves as pilot in command on flights of state passenger aircraft with occasional service as co-pilot.
Responsibility extends to execution of complex radio and navigation procedures.
Incumbents may delegate responsibility for preflight checks, but retain final authority over departure time and flight postponements when Chief Pilot is not available. Performs related work as required. Performance assessed periodically by the Chief Pilot primarily in terms of adherence to appropriate safety procedures and professional skill and secondarily on passenger's satisfaction. Operates all department aircraft so that legal and safety standards are met while providing acceptable passenger service. Complete ground tasks so flights are safe by checking and analyzing meteorological conditions, inspecting air worthiness of aircraft before each flight, ascertaining fuel adequacy, determining routing to destination, filing flight plan, directing loading and deplaning of passengers and cargo, ensuring proper loading of aircraft in adherence with weight and balance restrictions.