Wildlife Aircraft Pilot (Part-time)

| GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT *Delivering results that matter by providing best in class support services.Join the only state agency in Arizona responsible for conserving and protecting more than 800 wildlife species. Be part of a passionate group of people who want to make a positive impact on outdoor recreation in Arizona by managing resources for safe, compatible opportunities for current and future generations. From fishing, boating and off-highway vehicle use to shooting sports, hunting and wildlife watching, Arizona Game and Fish supports it all. Our biologists use the best available science in their management actions, and our wildlife managers are on the ground in your communities making a difference every day. Opportunities abound beyond the field at AZGFD, so check us out and see what we’re all about! Consider joining our workforce today. AZGFD celebrates the diversity of Arizona's people, landscapes and of course, wildlife. However you choose to enjoy Arizona’s wildlife and wild places, the outdoors is open for all.The Arizona Game and Fish Department manages fish and wildlife in Arizona and under the authority of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, creates and implements scientific methods and regulations to effectively manage fish and wildlife habitat via conservation, enforcement, hunting, fishing, watercraft and off-highway vehicle recreation, and shooting sports. The Arizona Game and Fish Department dedicates itself to excellence, values its employees and supports a culture of stewardship, teamwork and partnerships.The Arizona Game and Fish Department is an Equal Employment Opportunity agency.* | | --- | ### **Wildlife Aircraft Pilot (Part-time)** | Job Location: | | --- | #### FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION / AVIATION BRANCH / PHOENIX, AZ BASED 318 W. Deer Valley Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85027 | Posting Details: | | --- | #### Salary: $29.16 - $40.00 #### Grade: 25 #### Closing Date: Open Until Business Needs Are Met (1st Review of Resumes 7/5/2026) | Job Summary: | | --- | WILDLIFE AIRCRAFT PILOT FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION / AVIATION BRANCH / PHOENIX, AZ BASED FLSA – NON-EXEMPT / PART TIME SALARY GRADE 25 / HIRING HOURLY RANGE $29.16 - $40.00 REQUISITION#541624 / CLOSING DATE: Open Until Business Needs Are Met (1st Review of Resumes 7/5/2026) **Adventure Meets Purpose: Fly with Arizona Game and Fish!** Are you an **experienced aviator** looking for a **unique flying opportunity** that goes far beyond routine airport-to-airport routes? Do you thrive in dynamic, **low-level flight environments** and want your **hours in the cockpit to directly protect the rugged landscapes of the Southwest?** The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is seeking a skilled, passionate Part-Time Wildlife Aircraft Pilot to join our dedicated Aviation Section. At AZGFD, we are the sole state agency responsible for conserving and protecting more than 800 wildlife species. From the Grand Canyon to the Sonoran Desert, our mission is to ensure safe, compatible outdoor recreation for current and future generations. **As a Department pilot, you will be the eye in the sky making our science-based conservation work possible.** **The Mission: Why This Position is Unlike Any Other** This is not your average piloting job. You will operate single-engine land aircraft across diverse and demanding landscapes. Your primary responsibilities will include: **• Precision Low-Level Wildlife Surveys:** Navigate terrains at 100 to 200 feet above ground level (AGL) at minimal airspeeds. You will masterfully maneuver the aircraft to help biologists safely survey, classify, and locate wildlife. **• International Flight Operations:** Take your skills across borders with required international missions flying into Mexico to support collaborative cross-border conservation efforts. **• Tactical Aerial Missions:** Utilize your aviation expertise to conduct radio telemetry tracking, aerial photography, wildlife and personnel transport, and critical day-and-night law enforcem…