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Columbus Airline

King Air C90A Captain — Aerial Survey & LiDAR (Seasonal, Ukraine)

✈️ King Air C90A Captain — Aerial Survey & LiDAR

Join Columbus Airline (Ukraine) as Pilot in Command on a Ukrainian‑registered Beechcraft King Air C90‑A, flying single‑pilot commercial aerial‑photography and laser‑scanning missions across Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia.

  • Base: Ukraine
  • Regions: Eastern Europe • Caucasus • Central Asia
  • Aircraft: Beechcraft King Air C90‑A (Ukrainian registration)
  • Operation: Single‑pilot commercial aerial photography & LiDAR
  • Contract: Seasonal (April–September)
  • Employer: Columbus Airline (Ukraine)
  • License required: CPL(A)

🧭 The mission

Deliver precise aerial‑survey results by executing low‑level, stable survey profiles and timely cross‑border operations. You’ll be the decision‑maker in a dynamic, data‑driven environment—balancing weather windows, permits, and airspace coordination to keep survey campaigns on track.

🧰 Your responsibilities

  • Perform flights as PIC for aerial‑photography and laser‑scanning (LiDAR) missions.
  • Monitor and assess meteorological conditions; make mission go/no‑go decisions for aerial‑photography suitability.
  • Prepare flight plans and applications; coordinate effectively with Air Traffic Management.
  • Assist with obtaining CAA permits from multiple states for cross‑border aerial‑survey flights.
  • Complete required medical examinations, theoretical training, and simulator sessions on time.

🌟 What you’ll need

  • Part‑FCL CPL(A) or ATPL(A) with current IR(A), MEP(L), and ME‑IR(A).
  • Type rating: BE 90/99/100/200 (can be provided by the employer under a supplementary agreement).
  • Class 1 Medical Certificate.
  • English proficiency at ICAO Level 4 or higher.
  • Minimum 700 total flight hours and 400 hours as PIC (Part‑FCL).
  • Minimum 100 hours IFR and 40 hours multi‑engine.
  • Proven ability to analyze meteorological conditions for aerial‑photography mission planning and decision‑making.

Preferred: Proficiency in Russian or Ukrainian.

📅 Schedule & travel

This is a seasonal contract from April to September, operating throughout Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. Expect varied routing and dynamic, weather‑dependent survey windows.

📨 How to apply

Submit your CV/resume along with copies of your license, Class 1 Medical, English proficiency level, and a recent logbook summary highlighting PIC, IFR, and multi‑engine time. Please indicate your availability for the April–September season and your current BE90/99/100/200 type‑rating status.