Aerial Survey Captain

Dynamic Aviation; Bridgewater (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid airline, hotel, rental car, and per diem

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Dynamic Aviation is looking for experienced Captains to join their team in Bridgewater, Virginia, focusing on on-demand, aerial surveying operations in Beechcraft King Air aircraft. This full-time role involves extensive travel, approximately 28 days on the road followed by 14 days off, while ensuring a strong aviation safety culture.

The position requires a high school diploma, an FAA Commercial pilot certificate, and a minimum of 1,000 hours total flight time. Dynamic Aviation offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• FAA Commercial multi-engine pilot certificate with instrument rating.
• FAA First or Second Class Medical.
• Minimum of 1,000 hours total time.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties and responsibilities of the pilot in command (PIC).
• Encourage a strong aviation safety culture and comply with the company’s safety management system.
• Collaborate with the customer to plan efficient survey operations.

Skills

FAA Commercial multi-engine pilot certificate with instrument rating

Minimum of 1,000 hours total time

Ability to travel extensively

Ability to lift, balance, and carry 75 lbs.

Education

High school diploma

Relevant college degree preferred

Job description

Overview

At Dynamic Aviation, we solve unique challenges for our customers with innovative aviation solutions. Our focus is on operations that serve, protect, and enhance the lives of families and communities worldwide. Whether modifying aircraft to help protect our service members overseas, performing geographical mapping for scientific research, or working to suppress large wild fires on the West Coast, we serve with integrity and excellence.

Since our beginning in 1967, Dynamic Aviation continues a legacy of building strong relationships among our coworkers, community and customers. Guided by our values, our talented team of more than 700 aviation professionals provide the foundation of our success. At Dynamic Aviation, everyone has the opportunity to make an impact and enrich the lives of others. You will grow both personally and professionally being a part of our team. We enjoy helping our employees achieve their potential and support them every step of the way. Opportunity awaits!

We are currently looking for Captains to travel extensively, provide safe and professional short notice, on-demand, aerial surveying operations in Beechcraft King Air 90 or King Air 200 aircraft. Hear from a few of our pilots and learn more about the mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-fBKZkY9O0&t=6s

Position and Compensation

Company Compensation And Perks

• Full time position
• Company paid airline, hotel, rental car and per diem (when on project)
• Company paid training with no backlog
• Comprehensive Benefits offered
• • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • HSA/FSA
  • Life Insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Relocation Assistance

Position Summary

The Airborne Data Acquisition (ADA) Captain reports to the Operations Program Manager and is responsible to provide safe and professional short notice, on-demand, aerial surveying operations in Beechcraft King Air 90 or King Air 200 aircraft.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all duties and responsibilities of the pilot in command (PIC).
• Be familiar with destination, alternate airports, actual and forecasted meteorological conditions, fuel and oil requirements, navigation and radio aids, and applicable NOTAMs.
• Encourage a strong aviation safety culture and comply with the company’s safety management system.
• Serve a variety of customers from government to commercial agencies.
• Collaborate with the customer to plan efficient survey operations to maximize mission data collection.
• Ensure effective communication takes place routinely with customers, system operations center, and manager. Customer communication includes crew rotation plans, crew rest, maintenance requirements, and weather outlook considerations.
• Ensure manager is informed of the customer, aircraft, weather, or other potential issues that may compromise mission accomplishment.
• Ensure all assigned preflight, postflight, and reporting responsibilities are proactively performed personally or by delegation to the flight crew.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma
• FAA Commercial multi-engine pilot certificate with instrument rating
• FAA First or Second Class Medical
• Minimum of 1,000 hours total time

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant college degree preferred

Additional Requirements

• Relocation to the Bridgewater, Virginia area
• Ability to travel extensively; schedule is roughly 28 days on the road at a time and 14 days off
• Ability to lift, balance, and carry 75 lbs.

It is the policy of Dynamic Aviation to prohibit and eliminate discrimination on grounds of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is also Dynamic Aviation's policy to provide equal employment for all and comply with any affirmative action obligations pursuant to the Federal Executive Orders, 11246 and 11375, as amended.