King Air 350 & Cessna 208 Captain (PIC)

✈️ The role

As Pilot in Command, you will ensure safe, legal flight operations under FAA regulations and the DST Flight Operations Manual. You’ll plan and execute flights in both single-pilot and two-pilot environments, coordinate special activities with ATC, and represent DST to customers with professionalism and care.

🧭 What you’ll do

• Serve as PIC, exercising full authority for safety and compliance on every mission.
• Perform comprehensive preflight planning, inspections, navigation, and in-flight monitoring.
• Coordinate with ATC, including special-activity airspace and mission requirements.
• Employ Crew Resource Management in single- and multi-crew operations; brief all occupants on safety and egress.
• Partner with customers to clarify mission objectives and schedules while prioritizing safety.
• Complete post-flight inspections, resolve or report discrepancies to Maintenance and the Chief Pilot.
• Handle aircraft documentation, time tracking, manifests, and other flight records.
• Maintain prompt, reliable attendance and readiness for short-notice assignments.

🧰 What you bring

• Certificates & medical: CPL with commercial privileges for AMEL and ASEL; Instrument Airplane rating; IFR currency; current FAA First or Second Class Medical.
• Citizenship & clearances: U.S. citizenship; valid driver’s license; current passport with unrestricted international travel; ability to obtain at least a DoD Top Secret clearance; ability to pass DOT/FAA drug screening.
• Proximity: Able to arrive at SOP within two hours of call-out.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

📈 Flight time minimums

• Total time (minimum): 1,000 hours for C208 or 1,500 hours for B300/King Air 350.
• Preferred total time: 1,500 hours for C208 or 3,000 hours for B300/King Air 350.

📅 Schedule & travel

• Primary schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Variable hours with required evenings, weekends, and short-notice call-outs based on customer needs.
• Travel may include overnights and up to two weeks away per month.

Operations may be conducted single-pilot or with two pilots depending on mission and aircraft.

🌟 Benefits

• Employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance (company-paid) with supplemental options.
• Supplemental Aflac, gap, and TriCare coverage options.
• 401(k) plan.
• Accrued paid time off and floating holidays.

🛰️ Aircraft

• B300 King Air 350
• Cessna 208 Caravan

📨 Ready to join?

Bring your PIC leadership, polished airmanship, and customer-first mindset to DST’s Flight Operations team in Southern Pines, NC.