Part 135 Cessna 208 Line & Test Pilot – Pacific Operations (Remote/Rotational)

Pilot Assessments; Albuquerque, California (NM, MO); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel to assigned work locations

Hands-on autonomous flight operations

Job summary

Pilot Assessments seeks a highly skilled pilot to operate autonomous and piloted Cessna 208 aircraft in a demanding Part 135 cargo role. You will conduct remote and line flights, support flight-test activities on experimental platforms, and coordinate with the Chief Pilot to maintain safety and regulatory compliance.

The position requires a strong IFR background, active FAA medical, and eligibility for security clearance, with travel to CONUS and international sites as needed.

Qualifications

• FAA/DOT drug and alcohol testing program participation.
• Legal right to work in the United States and ability to qualify for a security clearance.
• FAA First or Second Class Medical.
• FAR 135.243(c) IFR mins: 1,200 hours TT; 500 hours cross-country; 100 hours night; 75 hours instrument (actual or simulated).

Responsibilities

• Safely operate autonomous and piloted Cessna 208 aircraft in Part 135 cargo service.
• Perform operational test-pilot duties and support flight-test activities on experimental platforms.
• Conduct remote and piloted flying in evolving, safety-critical environments.
• Execute missions supporting an autonomous flight operations contract in the Pacific region (Guam).
• Collaborate with the Chief Pilot and operations team to uphold rigorous safety, training, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Single-pilot IFR

Cockpit communication

Safety-oriented mindset

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Commercial Pilot Certificate – SEL with IFR

Job description

The Role

Join a safety-first team operating at the forefront of advanced aviation technology. You will report to the Chief Pilot and fly a mix of autonomous and piloted missions, execute operational test flights, and conduct line flying under Part 135 for a major cargo network.

Location & Schedule

• Remote base: US home of record with travel to assigned locations provided.
• Tasking sites: Airline HQ in Albuquerque, NM; flight-test facility in San Martin, CA; and contract operations in Guam.
• Rotation: 14 on/14 off for CONUS tasking; 30 on/30 off for OCONUS tasking.

What You’ll Do

• Safely operate autonomous and piloted Cessna 208 aircraft in Part 135 cargo service.
• Perform operational test-pilot duties and support flight-test activities on experimental platforms.
• Conduct both remote and piloted flying in evolving, safety-critical environments.
• Execute missions supporting an autonomous flight operations contract in the Pacific region (Guam).
• Collaborate with the Chief Pilot and operations team to uphold rigorous safety, training, and regulatory standards.

What You’ll Bring (Minimum Qualifications)

• Demonstrated proficiency in single-pilot IFR operations and strong cockpit communication.
• Ability to thrive in an ever-changing, safety-oriented environment.
• Participation in the FAA/DOT drug and alcohol testing program.
• Legal right to work in the United States and ability to qualify for a security clearance.
• FAA First or Second Class Medical.
• Certificates: Commercial Pilot Certificate – Single-Engine Land with Instrument Rating.
• FAR 135.243(c) IFR mins: 1,200 hours TT; 500 hours cross-country; 100 hours night; 75 hours instrument (actual or simulated), including 50 hours in actual flight.

Preferred Qualifications

• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP).
• Impeccable safety record and strong SMS mindset.
• Cessna 208 Caravan experience.
• 1,000 hours PIC.
• Previous 14 CFR Part 135 experience.
• UAS operator experience.

What’s In It For You

• Company-provided travel from your home of record to assigned work locations.
• Predictable rotations: 14/14 for CONUS and 30/30 for OCONUS assignments.
• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge autonomous and experimental flight operations.

Compliance & Export Control

• Access to information subject to U.S. export controls is required.
• Any offer is contingent on the ability to comply with U.S. export-control laws.
• Applicants must provide documentation establishing U.S.-person or non-U.S.-person status and, if applicable, nationalities.
• The company may decline to seek an export license and may decline to proceed with an application or offer when authorization is required.

All employment is contingent upon meeting regulatory, medical, and program eligibility requirements.

Ready to Fly Further?

If you meet the qualifications and are excited to operate on the leading edge of autonomous and piloted cargo operations, we’d love to hear from you.