DHC-6 Aircraft Captain - OCONUS Operations
This contingent opportunity seeks a highly qualified DHC-6 Captain for overseas OCONUS operations under FAA Part 135 and/or DCMA 8210.1D. The position, based in the Philippines, requires the Captain to serve as Pilot in Command, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant aircraft operations in international, austere, and remote environments. Responsibilities include flight planning, aircraft preparation, risk assessment, crew coordination, regulatory adherence, and communication with stakeholders for the operator, 135.
About the Role
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Oversee safe, efficient, and compliant aircraft operations in international, austere, and remote environments.
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Conduct comprehensive flight planning, including weather, terrain, and operational procedures.
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Ensure aircraft airworthiness and perform preflight inspections and risk assessments.
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Operate flights in accordance with company policies, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
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Implement Crew Resource Management (CRM) principles and conduct effective crew briefings.
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Maintain accurate flight records and comply with safety reporting requirements.
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Participate in required training, proficiency checks, and recurrent evaluations.
Requirements
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with Multi-Engine Land rating.
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Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
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Current U.S. Passport with at least six months of validity.
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Minimum of 1,500 hours of Pilot in Command (PIC) time.
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Minimum of 500 hours of multi-engine PIC time.
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Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
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Proficiency in FAA and DCMA regulations, including Part 135/8210.1D operations.
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Strong aeronautical decision-making and risk-management skills.
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Capability to operate safely in austere and international environments.
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Effective CRM and leadership skills.
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Excellent communication abilities.
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Proficiency with aircraft navigation systems and flight-planning software.
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Ability to work effectively with diverse teams, including customers, crew, maintenance, and leadership.
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Willingness to undertake international travel, extended deployments, and irregular duty schedules.
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Compliance with customer-specific medical, security, and deployment requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
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At least 3,000 hours of total flight time.
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1,200 hours of multi-engine turbine flight time.
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Previous DHC-8 experience.
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Part 135 operational experience.
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Aerial-delivery experience.
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Night Vision Goggle (NVG) operations experience.
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Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts in OCONUS or austere environments.