Aircraft Captain DHC-8 Standby Pilot
On-siteSan Marcos, Texas, United States or San Marcos, California, United States
Job Summary
Plan flights, obtain operational details, and ensure all documentation meets FAR 135 guidelines for safe overseas DHC-8 operations. Conduct preflight inspections, risk assessments, and crew briefings while maintaining CRM standards. Complete flights strictly adhering to schedules, routes, and load manifests, communicating routinely with on-site management regarding safety, maintenance, or customer concerns. Maintain a 48-hour notification posture to commence travel in support of deployed tasking, with availability for over 120 days per year in various OCONUS locations worldwide. Requires FAA Multi Engine Airline Transport Pilot Certificate, 1,500 PIC hours, and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
Required Qualifications
- FAA Multi Engine Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
- Current FAA First Class Medical
- Current US Passport with at least 6 months remaining at all times
- 1,500 PIC time
- 500 PIC multi-engine
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security clearance at the Secret level
- High school Diploma
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Ability to perform pilot duties for flights of up to 10 hours
- Ability to enter and exit aircraft using stairs and ladders
- Ability to sit for extended periods while operating aircraft controls
- Ability to work in confined aircraft environments
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, wind, precipitation, and humidity
- Ability to travel internationally and remain deployed for extended periods, as required
- Must be able to maintain a 48 hour or less notification posture
- Be available to support deployed days in excess of 120 days per year in various OCONUS locations worldwide
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the U.S. Government Secret security clearance
Desired Qualifications
- 3,000 hours total time
- 1,200 multi-engine turbine-time
- Experience in aerial delivery operations
- Experience in NVG operations
- Have at least one year of experience as a FAR part 135 pilot of an aircraft
- To have at least one year of Government contracting experience in OCONUS austere environments/locations
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