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First Officer Captain Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Perform Mission Briefing Officer duties as assigned * Cover office duties on non-flying days to ... First or Second Class FAA Medical and Restricted Radiotelephone Operators Permit * Minimum of 1,200 ...

Deployed DHC8 Captain

Bridgewater, VA ยท On-site

$37.50 - $61.57/hr

Perform Mission Briefing Officer duties as assigned * Cover office duties on non-flying days to ... First or Second Class FAA Medical and Restricted Radiotelephone Operators Permit * Minimum of 1,200 ...

Staff Captain (Shipboard) Responsibilities : How You Will Make a Difference * Provide medical ... Privileges for Officers. * Provide professional and social mentorship to the medical staff

First Officer Captain information

What is the difference between First Officer Captain vs First Officer?

AspectFirst OfficerCaptain
CredentialsCommercial Pilot License (CPL), Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate often requiredSame as First Officer, with additional leadership and experience requirements
Work EnvironmentAssists the Captain in flight operations, follows instructions, and manages safetyLeads the flight crew, makes final decisions, and oversees flight safety
Role in FlightSupports the Captain, handles navigation, communication, and emergency proceduresResponsible for overall flight management and crew coordination

The main difference between a First Officer and a Captain lies in their level of responsibility and authority. The First Officer assists the Captain and shares flying duties, while the Captain has the final authority and leadership role during the flight. Both roles require similar certifications, but the Captain typically has more experience and leadership responsibilities.

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Deployed DHC8 Captain

Bridgewater, VA โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago


Job description

Relocation not required

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Position Summary: The ISR Captain for Dash8 role exists to provide pilot services for tactical ISR aircraft in austere locations.
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  • Pilot the Dash-8 in company operations related to functional check flights,ย OCONUS or CONUS ISR flight activities and other flight responsibilities as assigned
  • Perform precise aerial survey flying in all types of weather and terrain driven by diverse sensor requirements
  • Know and comply with Federal Aviation Regulations, applicable Air Force Service Guidance, and company standards
  • Represent Dynamic Aviation by presenting a confident, professional pilot image to customers and the general public
  • Provide daily communications while on assignment with customers
  • Perform Mission Briefing Officer duties as assigned
  • Cover office duties on non-flying days to support mission aircraft operations
  • Operate ELINT, E/O IR, and/or other airborne sensors and communications equipment (training will be provided)
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

  • Highschool diploma
  • Air Transport Pilot or Current FAA Commercial Pilot License with Instrument and Multi Engine ratings
  • High Performance and High Altitude Endorsements
  • First or Second Class FAA Medical and Restricted Radiotelephone Operators Permit
  • Minimum of 1,200 hours total time
  • Minimum of 1,000 hours PIC, 300 hours PIC in multiengine turbo-prop aircraft
  • DOD Secret security clearance (TS/SCI security clearance preferred)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Some college education
  • Dash 8 type ratingย 
  • DOD TS/SCI security clearanceย 
  • 3,000 hours PIC total time, 1000 hours total turbine time, and 200 PIC Dash 8 hours
  • 1+ years of previous deployed experience
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite
  • Working knowledge of computer operating systems and other relevant field technology
  • Previous sensor operating experienceย 

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to travel away from home location for approximately 65 days on a rotational basis based on customer needs (longer if needed); no relocation is needed
  • US Passport
  • Ability to work as a team member
  • Ability to work in close proximity to other people, and in enclosed hangars and exterior weather
  • Ability to lift, balance, and carry up to 50 lbs; ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time