King Air 350 ISR Captain (PIC) – Rotational, Central & South America

Pilot Assessments; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilot Assessments seeks an experienced Pilot in Command to lead ISR missions aboard a King Air 350. You will ensure safe, compliant operations, plan flights under FAA rules, and supervise crew and aircraft performance.

We require 2,000+ PIC hours, 1,000+ multiengine hours, and eligibility for U.S. security clearances, plus willingness to deploy internationally for rotations of 60+ days. Strong leadership and CRM are essential.

Qualifications

• 2,000+ hours as PIC; 1,000+ hours multiengine; 500+ hours multiengine turbine.
• Commercial Pilot Certificate with AMEL/Instrument-Airplane; FAA Class II medical.
• Eligibility for U.S. Secret security clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret if required.
• Willingness to deploy internationally for rotations of at least 60 days.
• Thorough knowledge of FAA regulations; ISR operations; aircraft limitations.
• Strong leadership, judgment, and CRM proficiency; professional English fluency.

Responsibilities

• Serve as PIC on King Air 350 ISR and other assigned flights.
• Plan missions under FAA regulations, company procedures, customer requirements, and aircraft limits.
• Review weather, NOTAMs, routing, fuel, and risks; conduct risk assessments.
• Verify airworthiness, MEL compliance, loading, and weight/balance.
• Lead preflight inspections, crew briefings, and use of SOPs and checklists.
• Coordinate ISR profiles; direct and support the crew using CRM.
• Make go/no-go decisions considering weather, hazards, and discrepancies.
• Maintain vigilance during extended ISR sorties.
• Coordinate readiness with maintenance, flight ops, program mgmt, and customers.
• Record flight and mission data; report safety issues.
• Maintain qualifications, currency, medical certification, and required training; uphold security.

Skills

PIC hours

Leadership & CRM

Aviation safety

Professional English

Security clearance eligibility

International deployment readiness

Education

Commercial Pilot Certificate with AMEL & Instrument

FAA Class II medical

Job description

Your mission

• Serve as Pilot in Command on King Air 350 ISR and other assigned special mission flights, exercising final authority for safe, compliant operations.
• Plan and execute missions under applicable FAA regulations, company procedures, customer requirements, and aircraft operating limitations.
• Review mission objectives, weather, NOTAMs, routing, performance, fuel, alternates, and overall risk; conduct documented risk assessments.
• Verify airworthiness, inspections, maintenance status, and Minimum Equipment List (MEL) compliance; ensure accurate loading and weight & balance.
• Lead thorough preflight inspections, crew briefings, and use of approved manuals, SOPs, and checklists.
• Coordinate ISR profiles with mission personnel; direct and support the crew using robust Crew Resource Management (CRM).
• Make sound go/no-go and in-flight continuation decisions considering weather, hazards, and aircraft discrepancies.
• Maintain vigilance and situational awareness during extended and specialized ISR sorties.
• Coordinate readiness and execution with maintenance, flight operations, program management, and customer representatives.
• Complete all flight and mission records; promptly report safety issues and operational irregularities.
• Maintain qualifications, currency, medical certification, and required training; uphold all security and confidentiality requirements.

What you'll bring (required)

• Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Multiengine Land and Instrument-Airplane; current FAA Class II medical.
• 2,000+ hours as PIC; 1,000+ hours multiengine; 500+ hours multiengine turbine.
• Eligibility for U.S. Secret security clearance and ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret if required.
• Valid passport; willingness and ability to deploy internationally for rotations of at least 60 days.
• Thorough knowledge of FAA regulations; King Air 350 systems and procedures; ISR operations; aviation safety; aircraft limitations.
• Demonstrated judgment, leadership, communication, teamwork, CRM proficiency, discretion/confidentiality, and professional English fluency.
• Ability to meet role-specific medical/physical demands: aircraft inspections, cockpit and emergency operations, handling operational materials, extended flights, and rotational assignments.
• Commitment to comply with all government contract, security, and deployment requirements.

Preferred qualifications

• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate.
• B300 type rating and a B300 PIC proficiency check under 14 CFR 61.58 within the last 24 months.
• B300 series time and crewed ISR experience.
• Experience operating in Central and South America and in remote or austere environments.
• Background in government or military aviation contract work and/or FAA Part 135 operations.
• Current Secret or Top Secret clearance.

Clearances, rotations & readiness

• Deployment-ready for rotational assignments; flexible to meet dynamic operational schedules.
• Strict adherence to security, confidentiality, and information handling protocols.
• Prepared to support extended ISR missions while maintaining crew coordination and mission focus.

Why this role

• Lead critical ISR missions that inform high-consequence decisions and outcomes.
• Operate a highly capable B300 platform alongside dedicated mission professionals.
• Grow your special mission proficiency with complex international operations and diverse airspace environments.