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Astrion

Pilot/Operations Officer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Overview Pilot/Operations Officer LOCATION: Redstone Arsenal, AL JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE ... Must have/obtain and maintain an annual FAA Second Class Medical Certificate or an Army Class 2 ...

Astrion

Pilot/Operations Officer

Huntsville, AL

$131K - $135K/yr

Overview Pilot/Operations Officer LOCATION: Redstone Arsenal, AL JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE ... Must have/obtain and maintain an annual FAA Second Class Medical Certificate or an Army Class 2 ...

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC

Pilot I

NV · On-site

Initially perform pilot duties as a Second in Command (Pilot 1, see below) in a King Air 350ER and ... Collaborate closely with the First Officer (co-pilot) and Cabin Crew to execute standard operating ...

State of Maryland

MSP PILOT I-A

Saint Marys, MD · On-site

$101K - $142K/yr

Employees in this classification will act as the Second-in-Command (SIC) pilot of helicopters ... Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Piloting field of work ...

State of Maryland - MSP - Support Services Bureau

MD · On-site

Employees in this classification will act as the Second-in-Command (SIC) pilot of helicopters ... Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Piloting field of work ...

Pae

First Officer, Co-Pilot

Las Vegas, NV

$50.11/hr

Pilot Second in Command (SIC) of B737-600NG aircraft. Essential Responsibilities: * Pilots aircraft to transport passengers and Cargo. * Assists Pilot in Command (PIC) and takes over role should PIC ...

Amentum

First Officer, Co-Pilot

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$50.11/hr

Pilot Second in Command (SIC) of B737-600NG aircraft. Essential Responsibilities: * Pilots aircraft to transport passengers and Cargo. * Assists Pilot in Command (PIC) and takes over role should PIC ...

21 AIR LLC

First Officer

Miami, FL · On-site

FIRST OFFICERS (FO) The FO shall serve as Second in Command (SIC) on 21 Air flights requiring two pilot crewmembers and should be prepared to assume the duties of the PIC should the PIC become ...

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What is the difference between Freelance Second Officer Pilot vs Freelance First Officer Pilot?

AspectFreelance Second Officer PilotFreelance First Officer Pilot
Required CertificationsCommercial Pilot License (CPL), Second Officer ratingsCommercial Pilot License (CPL), First Officer ratings
Work EnvironmentCharter flights, cargo, regional airlinesCommercial airlines, passenger flights
Employer & Industry UsageFreelance/contract basis in aviation industryFreelance/contract basis in aviation industry

The main difference between a Freelance Second Officer Pilot and a Freelance First Officer Pilot lies in their certification levels and roles. The Second Officer typically holds a CPL with specific ratings and assists in navigation and safety, often in regional or cargo flights. The First Officer usually has more flight hours, assists the Captain in commercial passenger flights, and may progress to Captain roles. Both roles are common in freelance aviation, but they differ in responsibilities and experience levels.

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Pilot/Operations Officer

Astrion

Huntsville, AL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Overview
Pilot/Operations Officer
LOCATION: Redstone Arsenal, AL
JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: Secret
TRAVEL: Up to 20%
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Project Pilot/Operations Officer for the Cargo-Fixed Wing Division of the U.S. Army Aviation Flight Test Directorate located at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL. Astrion has worked extensively with the Redstone Test Center and the Aviation Flight Test Directorate where it has earned a reputation for on-time delivery of high-quality services tailored to the needs of its clients.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
  • Must hold an FAA commercial pilot certificate or airline transport pilot certificate.
  • Must be rated in the CH-47F aircraft and maintain an instrument rating in category.
  • Must have greater than 10 years of experience in Army aviation.
  • Must have/obtain and maintain an annual FAA Second Class Medical Certificate or an Army Class 2 flying duty medical examination.
  • Must meet the minimum flight time and qualification requirements for pilots in accordance with Army Regulation 95-20 under the section for Engineering Test, Check Flights, and all other flights.
  • Must have/obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
  • Qualification as an Army Instructor Pilot and Instrument Flight Examiner in the CH-47F.
  • Subject matter expert for H-47 aircraft.
  • Qualification in the MH-47G.
  • Flight test experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Perform flight and ground testing and test support operations for developmental, qualification and/or operational testing of H-47 aircraft.
  • Provide technical expertise on H-47 aircraft.
  • Perform instructor pilot duties for government aircrew members in the AFTD aircrew training program.
  • Schedule aircraft and aircrew members for flight and ground events for the Cargo-Fixed Wing division.
  • Coordinate usage of assets at home station and at temporary duty locations.
  • Travel to support the Icing mission and other missions as needed.

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