DHC-8 Pilot in Command

AIRTEC, Inc.; Bogotá; On-site; COP 366,230,000 - 477,692,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical Insurance with HSA

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

EAP

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

401(k) Safe Harbor

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

AIRTEC, Inc. is seeking a Falcon I DHC-8 Pilot in Command to assume final authority for safe and effective ISR flight operations within the SOUTHCOM area. You will plan and execute day, night, and instrument flights, coordinating with crews, planners, and controllers to ensure mission readiness.

You will review aircraft records, perform preflight checks, and manage mission coordination, weather analysis, and risk assessments. A DoD clearance and 60+ day rotations are required for deployments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Commercial Pilot Certificate with multi-engine and instrument ratings.
• Current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate or higher.
• DHC-8 type rating.
• Minimum six years of relevant aviation experience.
• Minimum 500 hours PIC time in multi-engine turboprop, jet, or combined aircraft with gross takeoff weight of 12,500 pounds+.
• Current DoD Secret security clearance or higher.
• Ability to deploy OCONUS for rotational periods of at least 60 days.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military experience (preferred).
• Minimum 1,000 hours in aircraft category (preferred).
• Experience operating/suppporting ISR missions (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot in Command for Falcon I DHC-8 ISR flight operations in the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility.
• Exercise final authority for aircraft safety, flight execution, crew coordination, and regulatory compliance.
• Plan and conduct day, night, and instrument flight operations per procedures and regulations.
• Complete pre-mission flight planning, route review, fuel planning, weight and balance, weather review, risk assessment.
• Confirm aircraft airworthiness by reviewing records, maintenance status, and regulations.
• Complete preflight inspections, crew briefings, and post-flight reporting.
• Operate aircraft in support of ISR mission requirements and mission readiness.
• Coordinate with mission planners, airspace controllers, and stakeholders.
• Monitor aircraft systems, weather, and operational risks during missions.
• Use flight-planning and navigation tools to support safe mission execution.
• Coordinate international flight requirements, permissions, and diplomatic clearances.
• Support aircraft launch, recovery, debriefs, and mission documentation.
• Identify and communicate issues affecting flight safety or mission success.
• Maintain cockpit discipline and regulatory compliance.
• Support deployed operations and irregular schedules as required.

Skills

FAR knowledge

Flight planning

CRM

Flight safety

Operational risk mgmt

Pre-mission planning

Crew coordination

Airspace coordination

Deployed aviation ops

Communication

MS Office/Mapping apps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Commercial Pilot Certificate with multi-engine and instrument ratings

Current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate

DHC-8 type rating

Minimum six years of relevant aviation experience

Minimum 500 PIC hours in multi-engine turboprop/jet

DoD Secret clearance or higher

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military experience

Tools

Flight planning tools

Aircraft-performance tools

Navigation systems

Electronic Flight Bag

Mapping applications

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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DHC-8 Pilot in Command

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1271

Salary Range: $115,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually

Job Title: Falcon I DHC-8 Pilot in Command

Reports to: Director of Flight Operations / Chief Pilot

Classification: Exempt

Time Commitment: Rotational

Location: SOUTHCOM AOR

Position Summary

The Falcon I DHC-8 Pilot in Command serves as the final authority for the safe, legal, and effective operation of the Falcon I DHC-8 ISR aircraft. This position supports airborne ISR operations in the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility and operates in accordance with company procedures, customer requirements, host-nation requirements, Federal Aviation Regulations, and applicable government oversight standards.

The Pilot in Command plans and executes day, night, and instrument flight operations. This role coordinates with flight crews, mission crews, maintenance personnel, mission planners, airspace controllers, and supported stakeholders to ensure aircraft safety, mission readiness, and effective mission execution.

Essential Functions

• Serve as Pilot in Command for Falcon I DHC-8 ISR flight operations in the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility.
• Exercise final authority for aircraft safety, flight execution, crew coordination, and regulatory compliance.
• Plan and conduct day, night, and instrument flight operations in accordance with approved procedures, flight releases, host-nation rules, Federal Aviation Regulations, and customer requirements.
• Complete pre-mission flight planning, route review, aircraft performance calculations, fuel planning, weight and balance, weather review, operational risk assessment, and crew coordination.
• Confirm aircraft airworthiness before flight by reviewing approved procedures, aircraft records, maintenance status, and applicable aviation regulations.
• Complete required preflight inspections, crew briefings, mission coordination, and post-flight reporting.
• Operate the aircraft in support of ISR mission requirements, collection objectives, airspace constraints, and mission crew needs.
• Coordinate with mission planners, mission commanders, sensor operators, onboard processors, airspace controllers, maintenance personnel, and supported stakeholders during mission planning and execution.
• Monitor aircraft systems, mission conditions, fuel status, weather, airspace, operational risks, and crew performance throughout flight operations.
• Use flight-planning, aircraft-performance, navigation, and electronic flight bag tools to support safe and effective mission execution.
• Coordinate international flight requirements, permissions, airspace access, diplomatic clearances, and operational approvals through approved program channels.
• Support aircraft launch, recovery, mission execution, crew debriefs, post-flight documentation, and operational reporting.
• Identify and communicate aircraft, airspace, weather, mission, or operational issues that may affect flight safety or mission success.
• Maintain professional cockpit discipline, crew resource management, and compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Support deployed aviation operations, rotational assignments, and irregular mission schedules as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of Falcon I aviation operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Education / Certification / Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Commercial Pilot Certificate with multi-engine and instrument ratings.
• Current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate or higher.
• DHC-8 type rating.
• Minimum six years of relevant aviation experience.
• Minimum 500 hours fixed-wing Pilot in Command time in multi-engine turboprop, jet, or combined aircraft with a gross takeoff weight of 12,500 pounds or greater.
• Current DoD Secret security clearance or higher.
• Ability to deploy OCONUS for rotational periods of at least 60 days.

Preferred Education / Certification / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military experience.
• Minimum 1,000 hours in aircraft category.
• Multiple deployments, tours, or assignments flying or supporting airborne ISR missions.
• Experience operating or supporting ISR aircraft in the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility.
• Experience supporting Combined Air Operations Center mission requirements.
• Experience operating DHC-8, Dash 8, or other missionized twin-engine ISR aircraft.

Skills Required

• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations, aircraft performance planning, crew resource management, flight safety, and operational risk management.
• Experience conducting pre-mission planning, aircraft performance calculations, fuel planning, weight and balance, weather review, route planning, and airspace coordination.
• Ability to operate safely in day, night, instrument, deployed, and OCONUS environments.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with flight crews, mission crews, maintenance personnel, mission planners, airspace controllers, customers, and supported stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally through verbal briefings, written reports, electronic messages, and operational updates.
• Proficiency with flight-planning tools, aircraft-performance tools, navigation systems, electronic flight bags, mapping applications, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of Airspace Control Orders, Air Tasking Orders, international flight procedures, host-nation operating requirements, and deployed aviation operations.
• Ability to identify operational risks, resolve flight-related issues, and make sound decisions under time-sensitive conditions.
• Ability to maintain accurate flight records, mission documentation, aircraft status notes, crew coordination records, and post-flight reports.

Skills Preferred

• Experience with ISR Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures.
• Experience supporting airborne collection missions, missionized aircraft operations, or customer-directed ISR tasking.
• Knowledge of regional geopolitical environments in the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility.
• Experience coordinating with U.S. Government customers, partner-nation representatives, aviation operations centers, or deployed ISR task forces.
• Experience supporting intelligence fusion centers, operations centers, or ground exploitation cells.
• Experience working with mission commanders, sensor operators, mission planners, onboard processors, mechanics, communications technicians, and intelligence analysts in a deployed aviation environment.

M i n i m u m Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess a current DoD Secret security clearance or higher.
• Must maintain government eligibility requirements.
• Must meet regional entry requirements for deployment.
• Must have a valid U.S. passport with at least six months remaining.
• Must be willing and able to deploy OCONUS and work rotational assignments in the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility.
• Must be willing and able to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended duty periods in a deployed aviation environment.
• Must operate professionally in a military, government, contractor, and partner‑nation environment.
• Must communicate professionally with customers, partners, program leadership, aircrew, mission crew, and operational stakeholders.

Travel

• Travel and rotational deployment throughout the United States and locations outside of the United States, including austere locations, is required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a variety of physical conditions, including austere conditions;
• Ability to wear respirator or other required safety equipment;
• Ability to work in confined spaces;
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

AIRTEC Benefits Overview-FTE

• Competitive Pay.
• Medical Insurance with HSA Savings Account (Individual/Families).
• Dental Insurance (Individual 100% Paid/Families).
• Vision Insurance (Individual 100% Paid/Families).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Elective Group Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance.
• 401(k) 5% Safe Harbor and Profit‑Sharing Program with Employee Participation.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose).
• College Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Training.