TSC has immediate openings for pilots to serve as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) and Second-in-Command (SIC) for civil fisheries enforcement maritime surveillance missions across multiple island locations in the Central and Western Pacific. TSC will provide required training for the mission and aircraft operations.  Flying includes daily extended overwater surveillance at various altitudes, including low-level over-water maneuvering.  Flights may be conducted in VMC or IMC, flying a variety of flight profiles in civilian-registered King Air 200/300 aircraft configured for maritime surveillance.  Flight operations are conducted in accordance with 14 CFR Part 91 in a dual-pilot configuration (although single-pilot operations are authorized) with a Sensor Operator and dedicated crew chief as part of the crew.  The positions involve three-month rotational assignments that include pre-deployment training/travel and post-deployment administrative tasks/travel. TSC provides generous meals and lodging allowance.  

Responsibilities – PIC:

• Act as PIC of a King Air 200/300 aircraft on functional check flight, transit, surveillance missions

• Accomplish mission planning to include:

  • Flight route, weather and fuel planning, preparation/filing flight plans, aircraft preflight inspections

  • Aircrew Risk Management assessments and aircraft weight and balance calculations

  • Conduct of briefings with crew members and non-crewmembers on normal and emergency procedures

• Inspection and testing of all aircraft lifesaving/emergency equipment for proper installation / operation

• Accomplish pre and post-flight record keeping administrative tasks

• Prepare informal and formal written reports of observations made during missions

• Provide detailed and effective communication with crew and ground personnel

• Actively participate with the deployed team in aviation and non-aviation capacities

• Provide aircraft and program capabilities briefings to local officials

• Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities – SIC:

• Act as SIC in a King Air 200/300 aircraft on functional check flight, transit, surveillance missions

• Assist the PIC as directed in the accomplishment of all responsibilities outlined above

• Assist the crew chief with pre/post flight duties

• Assist in the preparation of international travel documents and arrangements

• Conduct of briefings with crew members and non-crewmembers on normal and emergency procedures

• Assist the PIC with all pertinent inflight duties to include:

  • Monitoring and cross checks of aircraft systems/instruments to fortify safe aircraft operation

  • Assist with normal and emergency procedures checklists

  • Perform ATC and Oceanic radio communications during international transit and mission flights.

• Provide detailed and effective communication with crew and ground personnel

• Actively participate with the deployed team in aviation and non-aviation capacities

• Inspect and test all aircraft emergency equipment for proper installation and normal operation.

• Assist the PIC with other duties as required.

Required Qualifications: 

• FAA ratings to include Airplane Multi-Engine Land (AMEL) and Instrument Airplane with Commercial Privileges (Equivalent ratings from the Australian Civil Aviation and Safety Authority (CASA) will be considered).

• FAA Second-class medical certificate, valid throughout deployment periods

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain good working relationships with the tasking authority, local officials, customer on-site representatives, and crew members

• Good health and ability to maintain physical conditioning appropriate for the mission

• Ability to travel with reasonable notice for periods up to three months

• Ability to provide exemplary references as a professional aviator

• Current US or Australian Passport

• Read, write, speak and understand English

• Minimum 23 Years of age

Flight Time Requirements – PIC

• Minimum of 1500 hours total flight time

• Minimum of 1000 hours PIC time

• Minimum of 500 hours AMEL

• 250 hours in BE200/350

• Minimum of 50 hours AMEL in the last 6 months

Flight Time Requirements - SIC

• Minimum of 750 hours of total documented flight time

• Minimum of 100 hours of total PIC time

• Minimum of 200 hours AMEL

• Minimum of 50 hours AMEL in the last 6 months

When evaluating the flight time of applicants meeting the basic qualifications, consideration will be given to, quality, quantity, recent experience, and verifiability of training; complexity of aircraft flown; types of flight operations; and hours flown as PIC in turbine powered aircraft. Applicants invited to interview must provide appropriate documentation of all flight hours

Desired Experience: 

• Law enforcement, military or equivalent flying experience consistent with mission requirements

• Experience with Garmin glass cockpit avionics to include G600/GTN 750 and G1000 configurations

• Experience in deployed and/or surveillance operations

• Experience in King Air operations

• Experience in international flight operations

Preferred Flight Qualifications: 

• 3000 hours of total flight time

• CFI/CFII/MEI ratings

• 1500 hours of PIC time

• 1000 hours AMEL

• 100 hours AMEL in the last 6 months

• 500 hours in King Air aircraft

• 200 hours of instrument (actual) time

• BE-200/300 Type ratings

TSC Benefits:

TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including ESOP participation, 401K Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave, and much more.

Applying to TSC:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60–1.4(a), 60–300.5(a) and 60–741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.