Captain | King Air 300

Position Summary

The King Air 300 Captain is responsible for serving as Pilot in Command during specialized aviation missions throughout Europe. This position includes ISR operations in day, night, and all-weather conditions and requires the ability to operate from remote and austere locations while maintaining compliance with UK CAA, EASA, FAA, and applicable operational procedures.

Schedule

• Full-time.
• Rotational deployments throughout Europe with mixed deployment lengths followed by a similar period off rotation.
• UK serves as the home base of operations.
• Approximately 50% travel.
• Working hours and shift patterns vary according to operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot in Command of the King Air 300.
• Operate in accordance with EASA, UK CAA, FAA, company, and customer requirements.
• Conduct flight planning and required aircraft preflight inspections.
• Monitor airspace, weather, radio communications, mission boundaries, surrounding traffic, and aircraft systems.
• Coordinate flights with FBOs, military and civilian ATC facilities, site leads, aircrew, and mission coordination services.
• Identify aircraft system malfunctions and perform required corrective actions.
• Conduct ISR missions during day, night, and all-weather operations within established safety limitations.
• Operate from remote and austere locations, including potentially unimproved runways.
• Complete flight documentation in accordance with applicable EASA, UK CAA, FAA, and industry standards.

Requirements

• FAA Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with Airplane Multi-Engine Land (AMEL) and Instrument Rating OR FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with AMEL rating.
• UK CAA or EASA Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with Instrument Rating (IR) OR Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) with Instrument Rating (IR).
• Valid UK, EASA, or FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
• Minimum 1,500 hours Total Time.
• Minimum 1,000 hours PIC.
• Minimum 500 hours Cross-Country.
• Minimum 500 hours PIC in Multi-Engine Turboprop aircraft.
• Minimum 200 hours Night.
• Minimum five GCSEs or equivalent, including English and Mathematics.
• Legal right to work and travel freely within both the United Kingdom and European Union.
• Legal right to work in the European Union with appropriate documentation.
• EU Confidential security clearance.
• Ability to complete required training, background checks, and security clearances.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid FAA BE-300 Type Rating.
• Valid UK CAA or EASA BE-300/1900 Type Rating.
• Commercial special missions or ISR experience.
• A-Levels or equivalent further education.

Benefits

• Not Specified.

Compensation

• Not Specified.

Location

United Kingdom