DST LLC is seeking an experienced Captain to fly the B300/C208 aircraft from their base in Hagerstown, Maryland. This full-time position involves ensuring safe and legal flight operations, including pre-flight planning, air traffic coordination, customer communication, and crew resource management.
About the Role
The Captain serves as the pilot in command (PIC) and is responsible for the safe and legal operation of the B300/C208 aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations and the DST Flight Operations Manual. Key responsibilities include comprehensive flight planning, coordinating with air traffic control, maintaining clear customer communication, employing effective crew resource management in both single-pilot and two-pilot environments, and completing post-flight administrative tasks. While the typical workweek is Monday through Friday, the role requires flexibility to accommodate customer needs, which may involve unusual hours, 12–14-hour work periods, evenings, and weekends. Standby duty necessitates reporting to the Hagerstown facility within one hour, with potentially shorter report times required. Customer-requested travel may involve overnight stays and extended periods away from base.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Act as pilot in command, ensuring safe and legal aircraft operation per FAA regulations and the DST Flight Operations Manual.
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Conduct pre-flight planning and inspections, coordinate with air traffic control, navigate and fly the aircraft, monitor flights, and perform post-flight inspections and administrative duties.
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Communicate effectively with customers regarding flight and schedule objectives, prioritizing safety.
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Apply Crew Resource Management (CRM) techniques in single-pilot and two-pilot operations, including pre-flight safety briefings.
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Report mechanical issues to maintenance and the Chief Pilot.
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Complete aircraft administration documents for time tracking and manifests.
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Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
Requirements
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Multiengine Land (AMEL) privileges.
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Aircraft Single-Engine Land privileges at the commercial level.
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Instrument Airplane rating.
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Minimum total flight time of 1,000 hours (specifically stated for B350, likely applicable).
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A bachelor's degree and 3,000 hours total time are preferred (specifically stated for B350, likely applicable).
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Current passport permitting unrestricted international travel.
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Current FAA First- or Second-Class Medical Certificate.
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Valid driver's license.
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U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain or maintain a United States Security Clearance.
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Must pass a DOT/FAA-regulated drug screening.
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Availability for variable and extended working hours, including evenings and weekends.
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Willingness to undertake customer-requested travel, potentially involving extended overnight stays.
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Ability to report to the DST Hagerstown facility within one hour during standby duty, with potentially shorter notice.