Captain – King Air 350 (B300) & Cessna 208 Caravan

✈️ The opportunity

As a Captain with DST LLC, you’ll take command in both single-pilot and two-pilot environments, executing missions that demand sound judgment, superior airmanship, and proactive customer engagement. Expect a weekday-focused schedule with mission-driven flexibility, including evenings, weekends, and occasional extended duty periods.

🧭 Key responsibilities

• Act as Pilot in Command, ensuring safe, legal operations per FAA regulations and the DST Flight Operations Manual.
• Conduct thorough preflight planning and inspections; coordinate special activities with Air Traffic Control.
• Navigate and fly the aircraft, monitor all phases of flight, and complete post-flight inspections and tasks.
• Communicate clearly with customers to align on flight and schedule objectives while prioritizing safety.
• Apply effective Crew Resource Management in single- and two-pilot operations; brief all participants on safety and egress prior to flight.
• Report mechanical issues promptly to Maintenance and the Chief Pilot.
• Complete aircraft administration, including time tracking, manifests, and required documentation.
• Maintain punctual, reliable attendance and uphold professional standards at all times.

🧰 What you’ll bring

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Commercial AMEL; ASEL at the commercial level; Instrument Airplane rating.
• Minimum 1,000 hours total time for B350 operations; 3,000 hours total time preferred for B350.
• Current FAA First- or Second-Class Medical.
• Current passport permitting unrestricted international travel.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to pass DOT/FAA-regulated drug screening.
• U.S. citizenship required to obtain/maintain a United States Security Clearance.
• Availability for variable and extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and customer-directed travel with overnights.
• On standby, ability to report to the DST Hagerstown facility within one hour; shorter report times may be required.

🌟 Benefits & perks

• Company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for the employee.
• Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life & AD&D insurance.
• Supplemental options available through Aflac, Gap Insurance, TriCare, and additional life & AD&D coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Accruing paid time off and floating holiday time.

📍 Schedule, travel & standby

• Typical schedule is Monday–Friday; mission needs may require evenings and weekends.
• Duty periods may extend to 12–14 hours.
• Customer-directed travel may include overnight stays and extended time away from base.
• Standby duty requires reporting to the Hagerstown facility within one hour; shorter report times may be necessary.

📨 How to apply

Submit your application, cover letter, and resume online through our BambooHR portal. We look forward to learning more about your experience and welcoming you to the DST flight team.