OCONUS DHC-6 Captain — PIC & Mission Ops

Pilot Assessments; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilot Assessments is seeking an experienced Captain to serve as Pilot in Command for OCONUS missions. You will conduct flight planning, ensure regulatory compliance, and release flights under FAR 135 with all required paperwork.

The role emphasizes airworthiness, risk assessment, and strong CRM across diverse environments. The ideal candidate holds an ATP (MEL), First Class Medical, and substantial PIC hours, including multi-engine turboprop experience.

Qualifications

• Total PIC hours: 1,500+; multi-engine PIC 500+ hours.
• Requires FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (MEL).
• Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
• U.S. Passport with at least 6 months validity.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot in Command for OCONUS missions; ensure safe, compliant operations.
• Conduct comprehensive flight planning: profile, terrain, weather, range, weight/balance, facilities, nav-aids.
• Prepare and release flights under FAR 135 with all required docs onboard.
• Verify airworthiness and inspections; resolve discrepancies; perform preflight and risk assessments.
• Execute flights per SOPs, customer requirements, FAA/DCMA regulations, flight plans, schedules.
• Lead CRM: brief crew on changes, payloads, aircraft status, env conditions.
• Communicate with customers, maintenance, leadership; maintain flight and mission records.
• Report per SMS; complete training, proficiency checks, and recurrent evaluations.

Skills

PIC Hours 1500+

Multi-Engine PIC 500+

ADM & risk management

CRM & leadership

Flight planning software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

FAA MEL certificate

First Class Medical

US Passport

Job description

Pilot Assessments is seeking an experienced Captain to serve as Pilot in Command for OCONUS missions. You will conduct flight planning, ensure regulatory compliance, and release flights under FAR 135 with all required paperwork.

The role emphasizes airworthiness, risk assessment, and strong CRM across diverse environments. The ideal candidate holds an ATP (MEL), First Class Medical, and substantial PIC hours, including multi-engine turboprop experience.