DHC-6 Twin Otter Captain – OCONUS Operations

🧰 Core responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot in Command for OCONUS missions, ensuring safe, compliant operations in international, austere, and remote environments.
• Conduct comprehensive flight planning: mission profile, terrain/altitudes, weather, range, weight/balance, airport facilities, and nav-aids.
• Prepare and release flights under FAR 135 with all legally required documentation onboard.
• Verify airworthiness: confirm required inspections, resolve discrepancies or defer per MEL, and perform thorough preflight and risk assessments.
• Execute flights per company SOPs, customer requirements, FAA/DCMA regulations, approved flight plans, and schedules.
• Lead effective CRM: brief crew on plan changes, payload/passenger updates, aircraft status, and environmental conditions.
• Communicate proactively with customers, maintenance, and leadership; maintain accurate flight, aircraft, and mission records.
• Report per SMS requirements; complete training, proficiency checks, and recurrent evaluations as scheduled.

🌟 Minimum qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (MEL), unrestricted or restricted.
• Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
• Current U.S. Passport with at least 6 months validity.
• PIC Hours: 1,500+ total PIC.
• Multi-Engine PIC: 500+ hours.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Thorough knowledge of FAA and DCMA regulations and Part 135/8210.1D operations.
• Demonstrated ADM and risk-management skills; strong CRM and leadership.
• Clear, professional communicator; proficient with aircraft navigation systems and flight-planning software.
• Proven ability to operate safely in austere/international environments and collaborate effectively with customers, crew, maintenance, and leadership.

🌟 Preferred experience

• 3,000+ hours total time.
• 1,200+ hours multi-engine turbine.
• Previous DHC-8 experience.
• Part 135 operational experience.
• Aerial-delivery experience.
• NVG operations experience.
• Prior support of U.S. Government contracts in OCONUS or austere environments.

🧭 Deployment & training

• International travel and extended deployments with irregular duty schedules.
• Compliance with customer-specific medical, security, and deployment requirements.
• Ongoing training, proficiency checks, and recurrent evaluations to maintain currency and mission readiness.

📨 What to expect

This is a contingent position with employment and start dates aligned to government contract award and operational timelines. If you are a decisive, mission-focused Captain who thrives in challenging environments, we encourage you to express interest.