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Dash 8 First Officer – Tactical ISR (Rotational)
✈️ Dash 8 First Officer — Make an Impact in Tactical ISR
Join a mission-focused team as a Dash 8 Co‑Pilot supporting tactical ISR operations in austere environments. This permanent role offers company-provided training (no type rating required at hire) and a rotational schedule with no relocation necessary.
🧭 What You’ll Do
- Serve as Dash 8 Co‑Pilot on tactical ISR missions in austere and dynamic environments.
- Execute safe, compliant flight operations in accordance with FAA, company, and customer procedures.
- Support mission planning, performance calculations, weight and balance, and risk assessments.
- Conduct thorough preflight and postflight duties and assist with on‑scene aircraft care.
- Practice strong Crew Resource Management and maintain high situational awareness.
- Collaborate closely with mission crews, maintenance, and operations to achieve mission objectives.
- Keep accurate operational, regulatory, and aircraft records.
🧰 Minimum Qualifications
- Total Time: 800 hours
- PIC Time: 500 hours (PIC)
- Licenses: FAA CPL with IR and ME
- Medical: Class 2
- Endorsements: High Performance and High‑Altitude
- Type Rating: Not required (Training Provided)
- Education: High school diploma
- Security Clearance: DoD Secret (TS/SCI preferred)
- Travel: Ability to be away from home approximately 65 days per rotation; longer if needed
- Passport: Valid passport
- Teamwork: Proven ability to work effectively as part of a close‑knit crew
- Work Environment: Comfortable working in close proximity to others, in enclosed hangars, and in exterior weather conditions
- Accepted Licenses: FAA
🌟 Preferred Experience
- 100 hours multi‑engine land (MEL)
📅 Schedule & Travel
Expect rotational deployments requiring travel away from your home location for approximately 65 days at a time, based on customer needs. Flexibility to extend when required is essential. No relocation is necessary for this role.
📨 How to Apply
Ready to step into a high‑impact First Officer role? Submit your application including:
- Résumé/CV highlighting total time and PIC time
- Copies of FAA licenses, medical, and required endorsements
- Current passport and security clearance status
Qualified candidates will be contacted with next steps and training details.

