Captain, Standby Pilot | DHC-8

Position Summary

The Captain serves as Pilot in Command of the DHC-8 during overseas Part 135 operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of assigned missions. The position supports international operations in remote and austere environments, requiring strong aircraft command, crew leadership, regulatory compliance, and operational risk management.

Schedule

• Full-time position involving extensive international travel and extended overseas deployments.
• Must be prepared for deployment on short notice, potentially within 48 hours, and for more than 120 deployment days annually, as previously specified for this batch.
• Irregular schedules may include nights, weekends, holidays, and extended duty periods.
• Work may involve remote or austere operating locations and customer-specific deployment conditions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot in Command for assigned DHC-8 missions conducted under Part 135 regulations.
• Plan assigned flights, including reviewing mission purpose, weather, operating procedures, and special instructions.
• Prepare flight plans considering altitude, terrain, weather, aircraft range, weight, cruise performance, airport facilities, and navigation aids.
• Ensure each flight is properly released under FAR Part 135, and all required documentation is carried aboard the aircraft.
• Verify required airworthiness inspections are completed, and previous discrepancies are corrected or appropriately deferred under the applicable Minimum Equipment List (MEL).
• Perform preflight inspections, complete required preparations, and conduct risk assessments for each assigned flight.
• Operate flights according to company procedures, customer requirements, FAA regulations, approved flight plans, and operational schedules.
• Ensure crew members practice effective Crew Resource Management (CRM) and receive complete briefings on flight details, changes to plans, passenger or cargo loads, aircraft condition, and the operating environment.
• Report flight safety, regulatory compliance, and aircraft airworthiness issues according to air carrier manuals and coordinate with on-site management and the contract Program Manager.
• Maintain accurate flight, aircraft, and mission records.
• Follow Safety Management System (SMS) policies and reporting requirements.
• Complete required training, proficiency checks, and recurrent evaluations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with Multi-Engine Land rating.
• Current First-Class Medical Certificate.
• Current U.S. passport with at least six months of remaining validity.
• Minimum 1,500 Pilot in Command Hours.
• Minimum 500 Multi-Engine PIC Hours.
• Ability 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 operational risk management skills.
• Ability to operate aircraft safely in austere and international environments.
• Effective CRM, leadership, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to make sound operational decisions under pressure.
• Proficiency with aircraft navigation systems and flight planning software.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with customers, crew members, maintenance personnel, and company leadership.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform pilot duties on flights lasting up to 10 hours.
• Ability to enter and exit aircraft using stairs and ladders.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while operating aircraft controls and work in confined aircraft environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme heat, cold, wind, precipitation, humidity, and other varying weather conditions.
• Ability to travel internationally and remain deployed for extended periods.
• Ability to work irregular schedules and in high-noise aircraft environments.
• Compliance with customer-specific medical, security, and deployment requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Not Specified.

Compensation

• Not Specified.

Application Deadline

• Not Specified.