Cessna 172 Patrol Captain – Midland, TX (Time-Building Opportunity)

✈️ The Opportunity

Build flight time and sharpen your airmanship while patrolling the growing oil fields of West Texas and Southeast New Mexico in a well-maintained Cessna 172. Based in Midland, TX, you’ll fly purposeful missions in challenging winds and operate from smaller runways—strengthening stick-and-rudder skills and situational awareness every day. Affordable housing is available via a corporate apartment, and you’ll have your own room.

🧭 What You’ll Do

• Conduct aerial patrol missions across designated oil field routes in a Cessna 172.
• Plan flights, assess weather and winds, and execute safe, efficient operations from smaller runways.
• Communicate professionally with dispatch, operations, and customers; provide excellent service on every mission.
• Complete thorough preflight and postflight checks, logs, and reports to keep the aircraft mission-ready.
• Uphold a safety-first mindset and disciplined decision-making in all phases of flight.

🧰 Minimum Requirements

• Total Time: 400 hours
• In Type (C172): 150 hours
• Licenses: CPL + IR (FAA)
• Type Rating: Not required (training provided)
• Medical: Class 1

🌟 What You Bring

• Current and proficient in the Cessna 172.
• Impeccable stick-and-rudder skills and high situational awareness.
• Comfortable operating in high winds and from small runways.
• Passionate about delivering excellent customer service.
• Safety-oriented attitude and disciplined judgment.
• Willingness to relocate to Midland, TX.

🏠 Perks & Highlights

• Time-building role with meaningful, real-world mission experience.
• Affordable housing via corporate apartment (your own room).
• Company training on aircraft, routes, and procedures.
• 1-year renewable contract for stability with flexibility.

📨 Ready to Take the Left Seat?

Bring your best airmanship and service mindset to West Texas. Apply now to join as a Cessna 172 Patrol Captain based in Midland, TX.