DHC-8 Captain – Standby PIC (OCONUS, Part 135)

✈️ Role overview

Berry Aviation, Inc. is hiring an experienced DHC-8 Captain to serve as a standby pilot in command for overseas (OCONUS) Part 135 missions. You’ll lead safe, efficient, and compliant operations in austere international environments, maintaining a 48-hour—or less—response posture and supporting more than 120 deployed days per year across worldwide locations.

🧭 What you’ll do

• Serve as standby PIC on DHC-8 aircraft for OCONUS Part 135 operations.
• Plan and release flights in accordance with FAR Part 135, ensuring all required documentation is onboard.
• Verify airworthiness, inspection status, and appropriately address discrepancies under the applicable MEL.
• Conduct comprehensive preflight risk assessments and complete thorough preflight inspections.
• Execute assigned flights per schedules, routes, and load manifests with disciplined CRM.
• Lead CRM briefings; ensure all crewmembers are fully briefed on flight particulars and any changes to plans, loads, aircraft condition, or operating environment.
• Coordinate routinely with on-site management regarding safety of flight, maintenance, life support, customer concerns, and personnel matters.

🧰 What you’ll bring

• FAA Multi-Engine ATP (Unrestricted) and current FAA First-Class Medical.
• Current U.S. passport (minimum six months validity at all times).
• Minimum 1,500 hours PIC total time and 500 hours PIC multi-engine.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
• High school diploma (or equivalent).
• 48-hour-or-less notification posture; able to begin travel within 48 hours of tasking.
• Availability for 120+ deployed days per year at worldwide OCONUS locations.
• Thorough knowledge of FAA regulations and Part 135 operations.
• Proven aeronautical decision-making, risk management, CRM, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with aircraft navigation systems and flight-planning software.
• Demonstrated ability to operate safely in austere, international environments.

🌟 Preferred qualifications

• 3,000+ hours total time and 1,200+ hours multi-engine turbine.
• Aerial delivery experience and NVG experience.
• Current active U.S. Secret clearance.
• At least one year as a FAR Part 135 pilot.
• At least one year supporting government contracts in OCONUS austere environments.

🧱 Physical & deployment requirements

• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs; use aircraft stairs and ladders.
• Perform pilot duties on flights up to 10 hours; sit for extended periods at the controls.
• Work in confined aircraft spaces and outdoors in varying and extreme weather.
• Travel internationally and remain deployed for extended periods.
• Comply with customer-specific medical, security, and deployment requirements.
• Operate on irregular schedules including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended duty periods.

🔐 Compliance

• Employment eligibility verification required per the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
• Berry Aviation participates in E-Verify.

Berry Aviation, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.

📨 Ready to deploy?

If you’re a mission-focused DHC-8 Captain who thrives in complex, austere environments and can answer the call within 48 hours, we want to hear from you.