King Air 350 & Cessna 208 Captain (PIC)

Pilot Assessments; Southern Pines (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Pilot Assessments seeks a highly skilled Pilot in Command to oversee safe, legal flight operations under FAA rules and the DST Flight Operations Manual. You will plan and execute flights in single- and two-pilot environments and coordinate with ATC as needed.

You will maintain readiness for short-notice missions, ensure aircraft documentation is up to date, and represent DST professionally to customers in Southern Pines, NC.

Qualifications

• CPL with commercial privileges for AMEL/ASEL; Instrument rating; IFR currency; FAA First/Second Class Medical.
• U.S. citizenship; valid driver's license; passport with unrestricted international travel; ability to obtain DoD Top Secret clearance; pass DOT/FAA drug screening.
• Proximity to SOP within two hours of call-out.

Responsibilities

• Serve as PIC with full authority for safety and compliance on each mission.
• Conduct preflight planning, inspections, navigation, and in-flight monitoring.
• Coordinate with ATC for airspace and mission requirements.
• Use Crew Resource Management in single- and multi-crew operations; brief occupants on safety and egress.
• Work with customers to clarify mission objectives and schedules while prioritizing safety.
• Conduct post-flight inspections and report discrepancies to Maintenance and the Chief Pilot.
• Handle aircraft documentation, time tracking, manifests, and flight records.

Skills

CPL with commercial privileges for AME

IFR currency

FAA Medical (First/Second Class)

Education

CPL with commercial privileges; Instrument rating; IFR currency; FAA medical

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

DoD Top Secret clearance

Job description

The role

As Pilot in Command, you will ensure safe, legal flight operations under FAA regulations and the DST Flight Operations Manual. You’ll plan and execute flights in both single-pilot and two-pilot environments, coordinate special activities with ATC, and represent DST to customers with professionalism and care.

What you\'ll do

• Serve as PIC, exercising full authority for safety and compliance on every mission.


• Perform comprehensive preflight planning, inspections, navigation, and in-flight monitoring.


• Coordinate with ATC, including special-activity airspace and mission requirements.


• Employ Crew Resource Management in single- and multi-crew operations; brief all occupants on safety and egress.


• Partner with customers to clarify mission objectives and schedules while prioritizing safety.


• Complete post-flight inspections, resolve or report discrepancies to Maintenance and the Chief Pilot.


• Handle aircraft documentation, time tracking, manifests, and other flight records.


• Maintain prompt, reliable attendance and readiness for short-notice assignments.

What you bring

• Certificates & medical: CPL with commercial privileges for AMEL and ASEL; Instrument Airplane rating; IFR currency; current FAA First or Second Class Medical.


• Citizenship & clearances: U.S. citizenship; valid driver\'s license; current passport with unrestricted international travel; ability to obtain at least a DoD Top Secret clearance; ability to pass DOT/FAA drug screening.


• Proximity: Able to arrive at SOP within two hours of call-out.


• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor\'s degree preferred.

Flight time minimums

• Total time (minimum): 1,000 hours for C208 or 1,500 hours for B300/King Air 350.


• Preferred total time: 1,500 hours for C208 or 3,000 hours for B300/King Air 350.

Schedule & travel

• Primary schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.


• Variable hours with required evenings, weekends, and short-notice call-outs based on customer needs.


• Travel may include overnights and up to two weeks away per month.

Operations may be conducted single-pilot or with two pilots depending on mission and aircraft.

Benefits

• Employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage.


• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.


• Basic life and AD&D insurance (company-paid) with supplemental options.


• Supplemental Aflac, gap, and TriCare coverage options.


• 401(k) plan.


• Accrued paid time off and floating holidays.

Aircraft

• B300 King Air 350


• Cessna 208 Caravan

Ready to join?

Bring your PIC leadership, polished airmanship, and customer-first mindset to DST’s Flight Operations team in Southern Pines, NC.