Berry Aviation | Captain

Bristow Special Mission is seeking an experienced Senior Pilot to serve as Pilot in Command (PIC) for an anticipated King Air 350 intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) opportunity. This role supports government and special mission operations in South America, specifically in San Marcos. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient conduct of assigned flights, working collaboratively with flight crews, mission personnel, and operational leaders in a rotational assignment environment.

About the Role

As Pilot in Command on the King Air 350 for ISR and other special mission flights, the Senior Pilot will be responsible for comprehensive flight planning and execution in adherence to FAA regulations, company procedures, customer requirements, and operating limitations. This includes reviewing mission objectives, weather conditions, NOTAMs, routes, aircraft performance, fuel requirements, and associated risks. Responsibilities extend to confirming aircraft airworthiness, conducting pre-flight inspections, performing risk assessments, briefing crews, managing weight and balance, and utilizing approved operational materials. The role demands effective coordination with mission personnel to manage ISR profiles, direct the crew, apply Crew Resource Management (CRM), and make critical flight safety decisions concerning weather, hazards, and aircraft discrepancies. Maintaining situational awareness during extended and specialized missions, coordinating operational readiness with various stakeholders, and completing accurate flight and mission records are integral to the position. The Senior Pilot will also report safety issues, maintain necessary qualifications, currency, medical certification, and training, and comply with security and confidentiality protocols while supporting rotational deployments.

Requirements

• Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Multiengine Land and Instrument-Airplane ratings.
• A minimum of 2,000 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC).
• A minimum of 1,000 hours of multiengine flight experience.
• A minimum of 500 hours of multiengine turbine flight experience.
• Current FAA Class II medical certificate.
• Eligibility for a U.S. Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance if required.
• A valid passport.
• Willingness and ability to undertake international travel and rotational assignments of at least 60 days.
• Compliance with all government contract, security, and deployment requirements.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations, King Air 350 systems and procedures, ISR operations, aviation safety principles, and aircraft limitations.
• Demonstrated sound judgment, leadership capabilities, effective communication and teamwork skills, proficiency in Crew Resource Management (CRM), adherence to confidentiality, and English language proficiency.
• Ability to meet the medical and physical demands associated with aircraft inspections, cockpit and emergency operations, handling operational materials, extended flights, and rotational assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• FAA ATP certificate.
• B300 type rating.
• A B300 PIC proficiency check conducted under 14 CFR 61.58 within the preceding 24 calendar months.
• Experience with B300 series aircraft and crewed ISR operations.
• Experience operating in Central and South America.
• Experience in government or military aviation contract work.
• Experience with FAA Part 135 operations.
• Experience in remote or international operations.
• A current Secret or Top Secret clearance.