King Air Pilot OCONUS

Berry Aviation; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristow Group in the United States seeks a King Air 350 ISR Pilot (PIC) for senior leadership roles supporting ISR missions. The role requires eligibility for Secret and Top Secret clearances and willingness to rotate to Central and South America.

As Senior Pilot, you will ensure safe, compliant flight operations, coordinate with mission personnel, uphold FAA regulations, and maintain aircraft readiness. Rotational travel ~60 days; possess multiengine and turbine experience and flight currency.

Qualifications

• Commercial Pilot Certificate; AMEL; Instrument rating.
• ≥2000 hours as PIC.
• ≥1000 hours multiengine; ≥500 hours multiengine-turbine.
• Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate; Secret/Top Secret clearances.

Responsibilities

• Serve as PIC of King Air 350 ISR aircraft during missions.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute flights in accordance with FAA regs and customer requirements.
• Review mission requirements, weather, NOTAMs, fuel, routes, and risks.
• Ensure airworthiness, inspections, MEL, and preflight checks.
• Coordinate with mission personnel and maintain CRM in flight operations.
• Maintain compliance with security, confidentiality, and deployment requirements.

Skills

FAA regulations knowledge

Leadership

Aeronautical decision-making

English proficiency

Communication & teamwork

Education

Commercial AMEL Instrument rating

Job description

Description

King Air 350 ISR Pilot - Senior Pilot (PIC)

Anticipated Opportunity - King Air 350 ISR Pilot

Bristow Special Mission is seeking qualified King Air 350 ISR pilots to establish a candidate pipeline for anticipated government aviation opportunities. These positions may be contingent upon contract award, funding, and operational requirements. Qualified candidates must be eligible for a Secret security clearance, be eligible to obtain a Top Secret clearance, and be available for rotational assignments to Central and South America.

Purpose

The King Air 350 ISR Senior Pilot serves as Pilot in Command (PIC) and is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of assigned King Air 350 aircraft supporting Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. This position provides aviation support for government and special mission operations, ensuring adherence to applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, company policies, operational procedures, and contractual requirements.

The Senior Pilot exercises final authority and responsibility for the safe conduct of assigned flights and works closely with flight crew members, mission personnel, and operational leadership to accomplish mission objectives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot in Command of assigned King Air 350 aircraft during ISR and other designated special mission operations.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute assigned flights in accordance with applicable FAA regulations, company procedures, and customer requirements.
• Review mission requirements, weather conditions, NOTAMs, flight routes, aircraft performance, fuel requirements, and operational risks.
• Ensure aircraft airworthiness and verify required inspections, maintenance documentation, and applicable Minimum Equipment List (MEL) requirements prior to flight.
• Conduct preflight inspections, operational risk assessments, and crew briefings.
• Ensure proper aircraft loading, weight and balance, and compliance with operating limitations.
• Operate aircraft in accordance with approved flight manuals, checklists, and standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with mission personnel to support ISR flight profiles and assigned mission objectives.
• Direct flight crew activities and promote effective Crew Resource Management (CRM).
• Exercise sound aeronautical decision-making regarding weather, operational hazards, aircraft discrepancies, and flight continuation.
• Maintain situational awareness and ensure safe aircraft operation during extended missions and specialized flight profiles.
• Coordinate with maintenance, flight operations, program management, and customer representatives regarding aircraft readiness and mission execution.
• Complete required flight records, operational reports, and mission-related documentation.
• Report safety concerns, aircraft discrepancies, incidents, and operational irregularities in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain required pilot qualifications, flight currency, medical certification, and training.
• Comply with applicable security, confidentiality, and operational requirements.
• Support rotational deployment assignments and associated travel requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of FAA regulations, aircraft operating limitations, and aviation safety practices.
• Strong knowledge of King Air 350 aircraft systems, performance, and operating procedures.
• Understanding of ISR aviation operations and associated mission requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership, sound judgment, and aeronautical decision-making skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in dynamic and mission-driven environments.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and Crew Resource Management skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with flight crew members, mission personnel, and operational leadership.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable security requirements.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Qualifications

Required

• Commercial Pilot Certificate; Airplane Multiengine Land (AMEL); Instrument-Airplane
• Minimum of 2,000 hours as Pilot in Command.
• Minimum of 1,000 hours Multiengine
• Minimum of 500 hours Multiengine-Turbine
• Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
• Eligible for U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, as required.
• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally, as required.
• Ability and willingness to support rotational travel to assigned duty location(s) for a minimum of 60 days.
• Ability to meet applicable government contract, security, and deployment requirements.

Preferred

• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate.
• B300 type rating
• Completion of a 14 CFR 61.58 PIC Proficiency Check, in B300 type, within the preceding 24 calendar months
• Prior experience in B300 series
• Prior experience in crewed Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance (ISR) operations
• Prior experience in theater of operations (Central & South America).
• Experience supporting government or military aviation contracts.
• Experience conducting FAA Part 135 operations.
• Experience operating in remote, austere, or international environments.
• Current Secret security clearance.
• Current Top Secret security clearance.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to meet applicable FAA medical certification requirements.
• Ability to perform aircraft inspections, cockpit operations, and emergency procedures.
• Ability to enter and exit aircraft and work in confined cockpit environments.
• Ability to lift and handle flight equipment, baggage, and other operational materials as required.
• Ability to perform essential job duties during extended flight operations and rotational assignments.

Work Environment

• Work is performed aboard aircraft, at airports, and in operational aviation environments.
• May involve exposure to aircraft noise, vibration, varying temperatures, and changing weather conditions.
• Requires rotational travel approximately every 60 days, subject to mission and operational requirements.
• May require international travel and assignments in remote or austere locations.
• Work schedules may include irregular hours, weekends, holidays, and extended duty periods in accordance with applicable regulations.

Other Duties

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or qualifications. Additional duties may be assigned based on operational and business needs.

Bristow Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Bristow Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.