King Air 350 Captain – Aerial Fire & IR Mapping (Seasonal)

🧭 What you’ll do

• Command King Air 350 missions that capture high-quality infrared mapping data in support of firefighting and related programs.
• Operate with precision under company, customer, and regulatory standards, maintaining strict adherence to SOPs and safety management practices.
• Plan and execute flights including performance calculations, W&B, weather/NOTAM analysis, fuel planning, alternates, and risk assessment.
• Coordinate closely with mission crews and technicians to ensure data accuracy, sensor integration, and timely deliverables.
• Employ Collins Pro Line 21 (and, where applicable, Fusion) avionics for IFR operations, navigation, and situational awareness.
• Complete thorough pre/post-flight documentation, debriefs, and reporting as required by the program.
• Support multi-base deployments, repositioning flights, and on-call schedules to meet mission demand nationwide.

🧰 What you bring

• Certificates: FAA CPL with IR and ME; King Air 350 type rating required
• Medical: Class 2 (FAA)
• Minimum flight time:
  • Total time: 2,500 hours
  • PIC time: 1,200 hours
  • In type: 25 hours
  • Multi-engine Turbine PIC: 200 hours
  • Cross-country: 500 hours
  • Instrument: 75 hours (with Actual: 50 hours)
  • Night PIC: 200 hours
• Experience notes:
  Pro Line 21 experience
• Currency: 100 fixed-wing PIC hours within the preceding 12 months
• Additional requirements:
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Successful completion of all required training, checks, and drug testing per program requirements
• Preferred:
  • ATP certificate
  • 10 hours in make/model within the preceding 12 months
  • Extensive King Air B200 and/or 350 experience
  • Extensive familiarity with Collins Pro Line 21 and Fusion avionics
  • Previous firefighting, mapping, or aerial survey flight experience

🌟 Why this mission matters

• Real-world impact: Your expertise directly supports crews on the ground with timely, accurate intel.
• Professional autonomy: Operate with a high degree of independence while upholding exacting standards.
• Technical challenge: Leverage advanced avionics and IR systems in diverse operating environments.
• Nationwide scope: Deploy to multiple U.S. locations and programs for a dynamic seasonal schedule.

📨 How to apply

Ready to captain a King Air 350 on mission-critical IR mapping flights? Apply through this posting and include:

• Documents: Resume/CV, certificate copies, medical, and type rating
• Logbook summary: Totals and recency aligned to the minimums and currency above
• Availability: Seasonal deployment window and willingness to travel across the U.S.
• Confirmation: Valid driver’s license and ability to complete required training/checks/drug testing

Only FAA certificates are accepted for this role. All minimums listed are required unless noted as preferred.