[Company] is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise, [Company] focuses on delivering effects-as-a-service across Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic domains via its capability groups. [Company] also consists of six support groups (Operations, People, Finance, Legal, Strategy and Solutions) that guide the development of specific capabilities that [Company]'s files (product, projects, programs etc) leverage to achieve their targets.
Group Overview
Special Air Missions Group (SAM) is responsible for developing and delivering [Company]’s Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Special Mobility, and Aerial Firefighting (AFF) capabilities. SAM oversees the integration of new mission systems, ensuring operational readiness across specialized aviation operations. It manages fleet maintenance, regulatory compliance, and strategic partnerships to enhance mission effectiveness. By consolidating expertise and infrastructure, SAM ensures [Company]’s airborne capabilities remain adaptable and mission-ready across dynamic operational environments.
Position Summary
This role is responsible for operating a turbo-prop aircraft in accordance with UK CAA/FAA and EASA policies and Aviation Operations Europe Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This role is also responsible for flight planning, conducting aircraft pre-flight check, and coordinating with company site leads and aircrew to facilitate mission execution and operations.
Role and Responsibilities
Operate a King Air300in accordance withEASA/CAA/FAA and company/customer directive as the Pilot in Command.
Monitor airspace, weather, radio communications, mission flight boundaries, other air traffic, andaircraftsystems.
Coordinate all flights withappropriate FixedBased Operators, Air Traffic Contact (ATC) facilities (military and civilian), Company Site Leads, and Mission Coordination Services.
Ensure safe,effectiveand efficient flight operations to include identification ofaircraftsystem malfunctions and performing required corrective actions.
Perform ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) flights in day,nightand all-weather conditions (within defined safety limits).
Must be able tooperatefrom remote, austere locations,possibly onunimproved runways.
Completes all flight documentationin accordance withapplicable industry and EASA/CAA/FAA standards.
Skills and Experience
Required
Education:
• Minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.
• A-Levels or equivalent further education desirable.
Experience:
Minimum 1500 hours total flight time
Minimum 1000 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC)
Minimum 200 hours of night flight time
Minimum 500 hours of cross-country flight time
Minimum 500 hours PIC flight time in multi engine, turbopropaircraft
Required Licenses and Certifications:
FAA Issued commercial PilotLicense(CPL) with multi-engine (AMEL) rating and Instrument rating or an FAA issued AirlineTransport Pilot (ATP)licensewith multi-engine land (AMEL) rating.
UK CAA or EASA issuedCommercialPilotLicense(CPL) with Instrument Rating (IR)orAirline Transport Pilots License (ATPL) with Instrument Rating (IR).
Must hold andmaintaina valid UK/EASA/FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate (1stClass FAA medical)
This role will operate across the UK and European Union and will therefore require the successful candidate to have the legal right to work and travel freely within both the UK and the EU.
Desirable Experience and certifications:
Valid FAA BE300 Type Rating
Valid UK or EASA BE300/1900 Type Rating
CommercialSpecial missions, or ISR experience