King Air B200 Captain – Full-Time (Sioux Falls, SD)

Pilot Assessments; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Competitive starting salary

Shift incentive pay

Deferred compensation retirement plans

Safety culture programs

Job summary

Sanford Air Transport is seeking a King Air B200 captain to fly fixed-wing missions out of Sioux Falls. You will operate in a two-pilot crew, ensuring safe and efficient flights from dispatch through termination while upholding a strong safety culture.

Qualified candidates will have 2,000 hours fixed-wing, 250 hours multi-engine, and current FAA certificates with instrument rating. The position requires rotating shifts and full-time availability.

Qualifications

• Total time: 2000 hours fixed-wing
• Multi-engine: 250 hours
• Instrument rating required
• Current FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate (Multi-Engine Land) with Instrument rating
• Current FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate
• Weight 240 lb or less in uniform
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage

Responsibilities

• Take direct responsibility for safe, efficient flight operations from dispatch to termination
• Comply with FAA regulations and company procedures
• Maintain knowledge of Operations Manual, Operations Specifications, and Aircraft Flight Manual
• Demonstrate crew coordination, critical thinking, and rapid response to changing conditions
• Collaborate across disciplines to support fixed-wing missions

Skills

Crew coordination

Flight safety

Critical thinking

Discretion under pressure

Education

FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate (Multi-Engine Land) with Instrument rating

FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate

Job description

The Opportunity

Sanford Air Transport is seeking a skilled King Air B200 captain to fly fixed-wing missions out of Sioux Falls. You’ll operate as part of an all-captain, two-pilot crew, taking direct responsibility for the safe, efficient conduct of each flight—from initial dispatch through termination—while upholding Sanford’s strong safety culture.

Schedule & Operations

• Full-time, 42 hours per week on varied 12-hour shifts
• Rotating weekend, holiday, and on-call coverage
• Company-owned, company-maintained aircraft
• Emphasis on safety management, standardization, and crew coordination

What You'll Do

• Accept direct responsibility for safe, efficient flight operations from dispatch through termination
• Comply with all applicable FAA regulations and company procedures
• Maintain current knowledge of the company Operations Manual, Operations Specifications, and Aircraft Flight Manual
• Demonstrate strong crew coordination, critical thinking, and rapid response to changing conditions
• Collaborate effectively across disciplines to support Sanford-requested fixed-wing missions

Minimum Qualifications

• Total time: Minimum 2,000 hours fixed-wing
• Multi-engine: Minimum 250 hours
• Currency: Maintain instrument currency per FAR 61.57(c), or hold a current company instrument proficiency check
• Certificates: Current FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate (Multi-Engine Land) with Instrument rating
• Medical: Current FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate
• Operational availability: Able to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and shared on-call/vacation coverage
• Weight compliance: 240 lb (109 kg) or less when fully dressed in uniform
• Knowledge & skills: Demonstrated pilot proficiency; familiarity with company Operations Manual, Federal Aviation Regulations, Operations Specifications, and Aircraft Flight Manual; interdisciplinary teamwork; critical-thinking problem solving

Preferred

• Turbine time (desired)
• Post-secondary education
• Previous Part 135 experience

Benefits & Culture

• Flexibility described as unmatched for work-life balance
• Competitive starting salary
• Holiday, additional-shift, and work-over incentive pay
• Deferred compensation retirement plans
• Robust Safety Management System supported by a strong safety culture, ASAP, and FOQA programs