C4ISR Fixed Wing: PIC/Pilot

The B200 Pilot-in-Command position is overall responsible for the safe execution of an ISR flight within the USSOUTHCOM AOR in accordance with GFR approved Flight and Operations Procedures, applicable host nation rules and Federal Aviation Regulations, the safe and efficient operation of the airplane in all weather, day and night, and all mission preparation: includes, but not limited to, preflight, flight planning, performance planning, weight and balance, fuel planning and post flight. Additionally, other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

The USSOUTHCOM Flight environment presents austere, often dangerous, flight. This position requires experienced, mature and professional ISR Pilots.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Perform duties as Pilot-in-Command in instrument, day/night, to provide Mission Sensor Operators with maximum station time and sensor efficiency.
• Perform all flight, performance planning, weight and balance and fuel planning.
• Maintain software updates for flight, performance planning, weight, and balance.
• Coordinate for out station refuel operations and all associated required flight planning.
• Coordinate international flights and associated permissions and authorities, i.e., APACS - diplomatic clearances, landing authorizations, etc.
• Additional duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge and Skills

The required skills and knowledge include:

• FAA Commercial MEL/inst.
• 3,000 hours total time
• 2,000 hours multi-engine fixed wing time
• B200 type rating (may be obtained during initial training)
• Commercial license: multi-engine, fixed wing, land.
• Annual FAA approved vendor recurrent training is required.

The minimum years of related experience required:

• 5 years ISR experience

Education

The minimum level of education required is:

• Required: HS diploma or GED

Desired Requirements

The desired skills, knowledge, and education include:

• FAA ATP MEL
• 1,000 hours in aircraft category
• Top Secret security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military experience
• Multiple tours or assignments flying or supporting airborne ISR missions
• Pilot experience with the USSOUTHCOM Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC)

Other Qualifications

Outside of the above, other certifications, licenses, or clearances include:

• DoD Secret Security Clearance

Travel:

• The Pilot-in-Command will travel on a rotational basis. The destination is at the direction of the Program Manager and may or may not be subject to austere living conditions.

Special Note: The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

Government or customer site-specific requirements may include, but are not limited to, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status, except in circumstances where a candidate is legally entitled to an accommodation.