Type-Rated B737-500 Captain – Oil Spill Response (Part-Time)

Lead critical, real-world environmental missions as a B737 Captain

Join a specialized team operating a modified Boeing 737-500 equipped with a dispersant spray system to combat oil spills. This part-time, on-call role is ideal for a type-rated B737 Captain who thrives in dynamic, mission-driven aviation.

Employment: Part-time
Aircraft: Boeing 737-500 (Classic), modified with dispersant spray system
Operation: On-demand, ad-hoc, 24/7/365 (except agreed time off)
Coverage Area: U.S. coastal waters, including Alaska, Hawaii, and the Caribbean
Type-Rated: Required (B737)

✈️ About the role

The Oil Spill Response Captain ensures the safe, efficient operation of a modified 737-500 during rapid-response missions to apply dispersant on oil spills. You will lead the flight deck, uphold the highest standards of airmanship, and coordinate closely with response teams to deliver precise outcomes when it matters most.

🧭 What you’ll do

Command on-demand missions in a B737-500 configured with a dispersant spray system.
Execute safe, compliant operations across varying environments over U.S. coastal waters.
Maintain readiness for rapid mobilization and extended deployments as required.
Conduct thorough pre-/post-flight planning, briefings, and debriefs with ground and response teams.
Uphold all regulatory, company, and environmental response procedures.

🧰 Minimum qualifications

Total Time: 2,000 hours
PIC Time: 1,000 hours
In Type (B737): 200 hours
Instrument: 50 hours
Type Rating: Required (B737)
Licenses: CPL, IR, ME — FAA accepted
Medical: Class 2 (at least a Second Class Medical)
Passport: Valid
Mobility: Able to travel as required and deploy for up to 30 days per mission
Availability: Flexible for on-demand, ad-hoc, 24/7/365 operations (except agreed time off)
Security: Able to pass Personnel Security and Background Check; the client will not consider individuals convicted of any felony or any drug-related offenses

🌟 Preferred experience

Airline Training Captain or Line Check Airman background
Low-level or special mission flying experience

🗺️ Where you’ll operate

Primary response areas include U.S. coastal waters with potential deployments to Alaska, Hawaii, and the Caribbean, based on customer needs.

🧭 Why this mission matters

Every sortie directly protects coastlines, wildlife, and communities. If you’re a decisive, safety-first Captain who excels in dynamic environments, this is a rare chance to use your B737 expertise for tangible environmental impact.

📨 How to apply

Ready to answer the call? Submit your resume highlighting B737 time, type rating, total/PIC/instrument hours, and relevant special-mission or training captain experience. Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss next steps and availability.

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