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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 ...

Deployed DHC8 Captain

Bridgewater, VA ยท On-site

$37.50 - $61.57/hr

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$85K - $98K/yr

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Deployed DHC8 Captain

Bridgewater, VA โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Posted 26 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