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First Officer, Beechcraft King Air — Airborne Data Acquisition

First Officer, Beechcraft King Air — Airborne Data Acquisition

Join the Airborne Data Acquisition (ADA) team and turn precision flying into meaningful results. As a King Air First Officer, you’ll execute short-notice, on-demand aerial survey missions with a crew that prizes safety, professionalism, and teamwork.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Operation: Short-notice, on-demand aerial surveying
  • Aircraft: Beechcraft King Air 90 and 200
  • Reports to: Operations Program Manager
  • Type rating: Not required (NTR) — training provided
  • Licenses: FAA CPL, IR, ME
  • Minimum flight time: 500 hours total time
  • Medical: FAA Second-Class
  • Base: Bridgewater, VA (relocation required)
  • Travel/roster: Extensive travel; typically ~28 days on the road / 14 days off

✈️ The mission

Deliver safe, reliable King Air operations in support of high-precision aerial surveys. You’ll help transform flight time into actionable data by crew-flying Beechcraft King Air 90/200 aircraft on dynamic missions where preparation, judgment, and coordination truly matter.

🧭 What you’ll do

  • Execute professional King Air 90/200 flight operations for ADA missions, adhering to company SOPs and all regulatory requirements.
  • Support short-notice, on-demand deployments, including thorough preflight planning, performance, weight and balance, and risk assessments.
  • Coordinate closely with fellow pilots, sensor operators, and ground teams to meet mission objectives with precision and efficiency.
  • Maintain meticulous flight, duty, and expense records using company software tools.
  • Practice strong CRM, standardization, and clear communication in all phases of flight.
  • Assist with pre/post-flight duties and on-the-road aircraft care in collaboration with the team.
  • Represent the operation professionally with ATC, FBO partners, and clients.

🧰 What you’ll bring

  • Teachable, self-motivated, and hard-working mindset with a strong safety focus.
  • Proven ability to be an effective team member across both ground and flight operations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Comfort learning and using computer programs for timekeeping, recordkeeping, and travel/expense reporting.
  • Flexibility for extensive travel and short-notice assignments; comfortable with a ~28/14 schedule.
  • High school diploma (or equivalent).

🌟 Minimum requirements

  • 500 hours total flight time.
  • FAA CPL with IR and ME.
  • FAA Second-Class Medical.
  • NTR welcome — King Air training provided.
  • Willing to relocate to Bridgewater, VA.

📍 Where you’ll be and how you’ll work

You’ll be based in Bridgewater, Virginia, with extensive travel to support missions. Expect approximately 28 days on the road at a time followed by 14 days off. This role rewards adaptability, professionalism, and a passion for mission-driven flying.

📨 Ready for wheels-up?

If this sounds like your next step, apply through this posting to join the ADA flight deck. Non-type-rated candidates are encouraged to apply—training is provided.

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