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Pilot/First Officer

  • 511477
  • Main Campus - Starkville, MS
  • Mississippi - Main Campus
  • 441300 - MS State University Foundation
  • Professional
  • Regular Full-Time 12-month
  • Opening on: Nov 11 2026

Position Function:

Pilot will fly trips, as requested, for the MSU Flight Department.

Salary Grade:  17

Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Serve as second in command and assist all flight crew activities to ensure each trip is flown in a safe manner
- Comply with government laws and regulations and MSU policies and procedures, as well as FAA and ICAO regulations
-Perform pre- and post- flight duties

Minimum Qualifications:

- ATP
- 1st Class Medical 2000 hours Total time 1000 hours PIC
- 200 hours Turbine Powered Aircraft FMS/EFIS Experience
- No violations
- Must be able to meet travel requirements of the position. A valid drivers license is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree
- Type rating in Turbine Powered Aircraft FAA LR45 Experience
- Corporate Aviation Experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

See qualifications*

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

See qualifications*

Instructions for Applying:

Submit an online application along with a resume and cover letter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.

What do I do if I need an accommodation?

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