Dash 8 Captain – Special Missions ISR (OCONUS Rotation)

🧭 Mission & Impact

Command Dash 8 special missions that fuse precision aviation with advanced mission systems. You’ll operate in diverse theaters, integrating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver reliable, real-time ISR effects in support of critical operations—safely, efficiently, and to exacting standards.

🧰 What You’ll Do

• Captain Dash 8 special-mission sorties in accordance with company SOPs, FAA, DoD, and international regulations.
• Plan, brief, and debrief missions with operations and intel teams; balance performance, weather, airspace, and risk.
• Execute precise IFR operations, ensuring rigorous adherence to aviation safety principles and procedures.
• Lead and mentor flight and mission crew, modeling strong CRM and standardization.
• Operate and monitor advanced avionics and integrated mission systems, coordinating with ground and C2 nodes.
• Oversee aircraft status, coordinate with maintenance and logistics, and ensure accurate records and reports.
• Support training, evaluation, and continuous improvement to uphold IAS’s uncompromising safety and performance culture.
• Deploy to OCONUS locations on an approximate 60/30 rotation; adapt to dynamic mission needs and schedules.

🌟 What You Bring

• 4+ years of relevant aviation experience with strong leadership and mentorship capabilities.
• Deep knowledge of aviation safety regulations, procedures, and advanced aviation systems.
• Ability to pass an FAA/Military Pilot Background Check and mandatory drug and alcohol screening.
• Able to meet current DoD and Combatant Command requirements for deployed locations.
• Willing to deploy OCONUS on an approximate 60/30 rotation and to various locations for extended periods.
• Ready to work extended hours, holidays, and shift schedules as mission requires.
• Current/valid passport and eligibility to obtain visas for international travel.
• Ability to successfully pass pre-deployment medical assessment.
• Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance required on Day 1 of employment.

📊 Minimum Flight & Certification Requirements

• Total Time: 1,500 hours.
• Flight Time Notes: Minimum 1,500 hours total fixed‑wing as PIC in multi‑engine turboprop, jet, or combination thereof, in aircraft with GTOW ≥ 12,500 lb.
• Licenses Required: FAA CPL with IR and ME.
• Accepted Licenses: FAA
• Medical: FAA Class 2
• Type Rating: Not required (Dash 8 training provided)

🎯 Preferred Qualifications

• Military flight training background.
• Previous ISR mission experience.
• Dash 8 experience.
• Prior OCONUS deployment experience.
• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certification.

🛡️ Deployment & Compliance

• Maintain fitness for duty and meet all pre-deployment medical and administrative requirements.
• Uphold the highest standards of professionalism and operational security while deployed.
• Adhere to all company, FAA, and DoD policies, including substance testing and continuous compliance.

📨 How to Apply

Ready to lead special-mission Dash 8 operations with a team known for delivering on time and on target? Submit your resume highlighting total and PIC hours, multi-engine turbine/jet experience, deployment history, and current clearance status. Please include your earliest availability.

Note: Candidates must hold an active U.S. Secret security clearance at the time of application to be considered.