Pilot I (SIC) | King Air 350ER / AW139

Position Summary

The Pilotserves initially as Second in Command on both the King Air 350ER and AW139 while supporting specialized fixed-wing and helicopter missions. The position is designed to progress through aircraft type ratings and internal qualification programs toward Pilot in Command qualification in both aircraft, supporting emergency response and Remote Sensing Laboratory operations.

Schedule

• Full-time.
• Most scheduled work occurs Monday through Thursday between 6:30 AM and 5:00 PM.
• Standby duty is typically required two to three weeks per month and may occasionally exceed three weeks.
• Weekend, off-hours, and non-standard schedules may be required.
• Emergency and non-emergency deployments may last several weeks.
• Worldwide deployment on short notice may be required.

Responsibilities

• Serve initially as Second in Command on the King Air 350ER and AW139.
• Complete required King Air 350 and AW139 type rating courses and progress toward PIC qualification in both aircraft.
• Conduct flight planning, including weather, fuel, aircraft weight, and payload evaluations.
• Perform aircraft preflight inspections and verify aircraft condition and operational readiness.
• Prepare mission planning documents and risk and hazard assessments.
• Conduct safety and mission briefings for technical and flight crewmembers.
• Operate and navigate aircraft using visual references and cockpit instrumentation.
• Maintain required communication with Air Traffic Control throughout flight operations.
• Monitor aircraft systems, engines, fuel consumption, and changing weather conditions.
• Coordinate with flight and technical crewmembers to maintain safe mission operations.
• Complete post-flight aircraft securing procedures, logbooks, maintenance records, and status reports.
• Respond appropriately to mechanical, medical, weather, and other in-flight emergencies.
• Maintain required FAA qualifications through recurrent training, simulator evaluations, and medical examinations.
• Must reside within two hours of the assigned base while on standby.
• Must remain fit to fly and maintain reliable cellular service while on standby.
• Must be capable of deploying for several consecutive weeks when activated.

Requirements

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Ratings in both Airplane Multi-Engine Land and Rotorcraft-Helicopter.
• FAA Second Class Medical Certificate.
• Minimum 1,500 hours Total Time.
• Minimum 500 hours Airplane.
• Minimum 500 hours Helicopter.
• Minimum six years of professional-level experience.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations, Part 91 operations, and Public Aircraft Operations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required for the applicable security clearance.
• Consent to release applicable FAA Pilot Records Database information.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to complete required physical examinations, inoculations, drug screening, background investigations, and security requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with Airplane Multi-Engine Land and Rotorcraft-Helicopter ratings.
• Minimum 2,500 hours Total Time.
• Minimum 300 hours King Air series aircraft within the previous 24 months.
• Minimum 300 hours Twin-Turbine Helicopter within the previous 24 months.
• AW139 Type Rating.
• BE-300 Type Rating.
• Pro Line Fusion avionics experience.
• FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificates.
• Turbine aircraft experience.
• Formal training through an FAA Part 142 Training Center.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent with applicable professional experience.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Pension plan.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• 96 hours of paid holidays.
• Relocation assistance when residing more than 75 miles from the work location.
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement.
• Additional $40 per day while assigned to standby duty.

Compensation

• Pilot 1: $83,720–$125,590.40 per year.
• Pilot 2: $109,054.40–$163,592 per year upon applicable advancement.
• Pilot 3: $134,222.40–$201,344 per year upon applicable advancement.
• Pilot 4: $159,390.40–$239,096 per year upon applicable advancement.