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Reliable Robotics

Cessna Caravan Captain — Part 135 Cargo (Albuquerque, NM)

✈️ Cessna Caravan Captain — Part 135 Cargo

Join Reliable Airlines, the airline arm of Reliable Robotics, as a Part 135 Line Pilot leading single-pilot IFR cargo feeder operations on the Cessna C208 Caravan.

  • Employer: Reliable Airlines (Reliable Robotics)
  • Operation: Part 135 cargo feeder, single-pilot IFR
  • Base: Albuquerque, NM (ABQ)
  • Aircraft: Cessna C208 Caravan
  • Reports to: Chief Pilot
  • Compensation: $75K–$100K base + equity
  • Employment: Full-time
  • Travel: Up to 75%
  • License required: CPL (Commercial Pilot Certificate — Single-Engine Land)

🧭 About the role

As a Caravan Captain with Reliable Airlines, you will serve as Pilot in Command for Part 135 cargo feeder flights operating single-pilot IFR. You will execute each mission with uncompromising attention to safety, regulatory compliance, aircraft limitations, and company procedures while ensuring accurate cargo loading, preflight planning, and weight & balance before every departure.

🧰 What you'll do

  • Act as PIC on the Cessna C208 Caravan in Part 135 cargo feeder operations under single-pilot IFR.
  • Plan and conduct flights in full compliance with FAA regulations, company policies, and aircraft limitations.
  • Oversee cargo loading; verify securement and complete comprehensive preflight, weight & balance, performance, fuel, weather, and NOTAM reviews.
  • Maintain clear, professional communication with dispatch, maintenance, ATC, and customers.
  • Complete required operational, flight, and maintenance discrepancy logs accurately and on time.
  • Continuously manage operational risk and make sound, safety-first decisions in dynamic conditions.

🌟 What you'll bring (Minimums)

  • Proficient single-pilot IFR skills and strong communication.
  • Ability to thrive in an ever-changing, safety‑oriented environment.
  • Participation in the FAA/DOT drug and alcohol testing program.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States.
  • Part 135 qualifying experience (FAR 135.243(c) IFR):
    • Commercial pilot certificate — Single-Engine Land with Instrument rating.
    • 1,200 hours total time.
    • 500 hours cross-country.
    • 100 hours night.
    • 75 hours instrument (actual or simulated), including 50 hours in actual flight.
  • Medical: FAA First or Second Class Medical.

💼 Bonus points (Preferred)

  • ATP certificate.
  • Previous Part 135 experience.
  • Cessna C208 Caravan time.
  • 1,000 hours PIC.
  • Impeccable safety record.

🧭 Travel & schedule

This full-time role involves travel up to 75% of the time to support cargo feeder operations across the network.

📨 How to apply

Ready to captain the Caravan and keep critical cargo moving? Submit your application with a current resume and summary of flight time. Qualified candidates will be contacted by our recruiting team.