Type-Rated C‑130/L‑382 Hercules Captain — Remote Operations & Crew Lead

🧭 The Mission

Lead Hercules missions that demand precision, judgment, and leadership. You’ll execute captain’s duties in low-level environments while remotely guiding a capable, tight-knit crew to deliver safe, timely, and compliant outcomes across varied projects.

🧰 What You’ll Do

• Serve as Pilot-in-Command on C‑130/L‑382 missions with a primary focus on safe, disciplined low-altitude operations.
• Lead, mentor, and schedule a small, distributed crew; coordinate readiness, training, and performance from a remote location.
• Plan and execute domestic and international deployments, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and company policies.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments, mission briefs/debriefs, and continuous safety oversight.
• Own project and personnel management tasks, including timelines, logistics, and stakeholder communication.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align aircraft, crew, and mission resources for successful outcomes.

🌟 Minimum Qualifications

• Total time: 1,500 hours minimum
• Type Rating: Required — C‑130 / L‑382 (FAA L‑382)
• License: ATP (FAA)
• Medical: Class 2
• Availability: Able to travel domestically and internationally without restrictions; up to 45+ days per trip (typically no more than twice per year)
• Remote Leadership: Proven ability to work independently and manage a small crew away from IAR’s headquarters

🧠 Preferred Experience

• 2,500+ hours on C‑130 / L‑382
• Significant heavy turboprop aircraft experience
• Aerial application experience
• Aerial delivery experience
• 5,000+ hours total flight time
• Demonstrated performance in low-level environments and mission leadership

🧭 Travel & Deployment

Deployments may take you beyond the local area and/or outside the U.S. for up to 45 days or more per assignment, typically no more than twice annually. Flexibility and readiness to mobilize are essential.

📨 How to Apply

Ready to lead from the front? Submit your resume/CV highlighting C‑130/L‑382 time, current type rating, total time, ATP status, medical class, and a brief note on your remote leadership experience.