Purpose

Serves as Pilot in Command (PIC) for DHC-8 aircraft operating in overseas (OCONUS) environments under 14 CFR Part 135 operations.  Responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of assigned aircraft while ensuring adherence to company policies, customer requirements, and applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan flights as assigned and obtains information regarding purpose of the flight, weather, operating procedures and special instruction.

• Ensure proper preparation of flight plans, considering such factors as altitude, terrain, weather, range, weight, cruise control data, airport facilities and navigational aids.

• Ensure all flights are released in accordance with FAR 135 guidelines and all of the necessary documentation is aboard the aircraft for legal and safe completion of each flight.

• Ensure that required airworthiness inspections have been accomplished and any previous discrepancies have been corrected or properly deferred in accordance with the MEL for that aircraft (as applicable).

• Conduct aircraft preflight inspections and complete all required preflight preparations, including a risk assessment for each assigned flight.

• Operate assigned flights in accordance with company procedures, customer requirements, FAA regulations, approved flight plans, and operational schedules.

• Ensure that all crew members are practicing CRM and are fully briefed on the particulars for each flight and any changes to original flight plans, passenger or cargo loads or condition of the aircraft and/or operating environment.

• Communicate safety of flight, compliance, airworthiness issues in accordance with Air Carrier manual policies and procedures and with on-site management personnel in accordance with contract Program Manager’s expectations.

• Maintain accurate flight, aircraft, and mission records.

• Comply with all company safety management system (SMS) policies and reporting requirements.

• Participate in required training, proficiency checks, and recurrent evaluations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of FAA regulations and Part 135 operations.

• Strong aeronautical decision-making and risk management skills.

• Ability to safely operate aircraft in austere and international environments.

• Effective crew resource management (CRM) and leadership skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.

• Proficiency with aircraft navigation systems and flight planning software.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, crew members, maintenance personnel, and company leadership.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with Multi-Engine Land rating

• Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate

• Current US Passport with at minimum of six months validity remaining

• Minimum 1,500 hours Pilot in Command (PIC)

• Minimum 500 hours multi-engine PIC

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security clearance at the Secret level

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 3,000 hours total flight time

• Minimum 1,200 hours multi-engine turbine flight time

• Previous DHC-8 experience

• Previous Part 135 operational experience

• Aerial delivery experience

• Night Vision Goggle (NVG) operations experience

• Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts in OCONUS or austere environments

Physical requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to perform pilot duties for flights of up to 10 hours.

• Ability to enter and exit aircraft using stairs and ladders.

• Ability to sit for extended periods while operating aircraft controls.

• Ability to work in confined aircraft environments.

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, wind, precipitation, and humidity.

• Ability to travel internationally and remain deployed for extended periods, as required.

Working Conditions

• Extensive international travel.

• Extended deployments in austere or remote environments.

• Irregular schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended duty periods.

• Exposure to high-noise aircraft environments.

• Compliance with customer-specific medical, security, and deployment requirements. 

Security Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain the U.S. Government Secret security clearance. 

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