Tenax is a leading provider of special mission aircraft and related services to the U.S. Government and commercial customers. Founded in 2001, Tenax is a privately-owned small business (by number of employees) headquartered in Madison, Mississippi. Our company focuses on special mission aviation programs critical to national security and the public interest including, but not limited to: aerial fire suppression, aerial intelligence gathering and airborne data acquisition. Position Summary Thank you for your interest in employment with Tenax Aerospace. We are always looking to identify exceptional talent, sometimes in advance of official job openings. Simply apply to this posting, and we will keep your information on file for one year. If a position becomes available within that time, we will review your materials and contact you should your application be selected for further consideration. Essential Functions Pilots aircraft Performs precise aerial flight operations driven by customer requirements Implements and administers operating practices and procedures to ensure the highest standards of safety and quality of service Performs functional check flights Performs command pilot functions with technical operator crew and as required, other Tenax pilots Conducts flights in compliance with applicable aviation regulations Assists with daily reports, weekly operations reports, and incident reports as required Complies with Federal Aviation Regulations and company flight operation and standard operating procedures Ensures the aircraft is operated in accordance with aircraft manufacturer\'s requirements, flight manuals, directives, company policies and specific mission procedures Ensures that all flight operations are performed in a safe and professional manner Assists as necessary in the responsibilities for aircraft upkeep, scheduling, safety management and fueling operations as required Conducts pre-flight and post-flight inspections and related briefings Owns assigned tasks from their initiation to completion/decision point. Contributes to the overall success of the program by supporting customer needs and executing duties efficiently and effectively Provides daily communications while on assignment with management personnel Provides training for operational crew members in areas such as: CRM, egress, altitude physiology and emergency procedures Other duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibility None Work Environment This job operates in field locations. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. Travel and deployment to CONUS duty locations is required. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma. Current FAA Multi-Engine Commercial pilot license with Instrument Rating FAA Class II Medical Certificate Beechcraft King Air 350 type rating Flight time experience: total time of 3,000 hours of which 1,500 must be multiengine turbine time. Must have 1,000 hours PIC of which 300 must be in a similar type aircraft. Possess a valid driver’s license Capable of lifting at least 50 pounds Ability to work extra hours when necessary Must be able to complete training, drug testing, and, as needed, a medical examination in accordance with program requirements Preferred Qualifications ATP Certificate Prior US Government operational flight experience to include support of fire containment or airborne data collection missions. Bachelor’s degree in a related field Secret level or higher security clearance Tenax TM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.