Captain | DHC-8

Position Summary

The DHC-8 Captain is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft as Pilot in Command while conducting overseas missions in a Part 135 charter aviation environment. This position requires strong leadership, sound aeronautical decision-making, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance, crew resource management, and operational performance in international and austere environments.

Schedule

• Full-time.
• Extensive international travel.
• Extended deployments in austere or remote environments.
• Irregular schedules including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended duty periods.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot in Command of DHC-8 aircraft during assigned OCONUS operations.
• Plan flights and evaluate weather, operating procedures, aircraft performance, and mission requirements.
• Ensure flights are properly released and conducted in accordance with Part 135 requirements.
• Verify aircraft airworthiness and completion of required preflight inspections and risk assessments.
• Operate assigned flights in accordance with company procedures, customer requirements, FAA regulations, and approved flight plans.
• Ensure effective Crew Resource Management and proper crew briefings.
• Communicate applicable safety, compliance, and airworthiness concerns.
• Maintain required flight, aircraft, and mission records.
• Comply with company Safety Management System requirements.
• Complete required training, proficiency checks, and recurrent evaluations.

Requirements

• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with Multi-Engine Land Rating.
• Current FAA First Class Medical.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1,500 hours PIC.
• Minimum 500 hours Multi-Engine PIC.
• Current U.S. Passport with at least six months validity remaining.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Thorough knowledge of FAA regulations and Part 135 operations.
• Strong aeronautical decision-making and risk-management skills.
• Ability to safely operate aircraft in austere and international environments.
• Effective Crew Resource Management and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with aircraft navigation systems and flight-planning software.
• Ability to travel internationally and remain deployed for extended periods.
• Must meet applicable customer-specific medical, security, and deployment requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 3,000 hours Total Time.
• Minimum 1,200 hours Multi-Engine Turbine.
• Previous DHC-8 experience.
• Previous Part 135 operational experience.
• Aerial delivery experience.
• Night Vision Goggle (NVG) operations experience.
• Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts in OCONUS or austere environments.

Benefits

• Not Specified

Compensation

• Not Specified