DST LLC | C208 Captain

DST LLC is seeking a full-time B300/C208 Captain based in Southern Pines, North Carolina. The Captain will serve as pilot in command, responsible for the safe and legal operation of the aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations and company standards. This role involves extensive flight planning, coordination with air traffic control, and diligent aircraft and flight documentation, operating within both single-pilot and two-pilot environments.

About the Role

The B300/C208 Captain role at DST LLC in Southern Pines, North Carolina, entails serving as Pilot in Command (PIC) for flight operations. Key responsibilities include ensuring adherence to all FAA regulations and the DST Flight Operations Manual, meticulous flight planning, pre-flight inspections, and safe navigation and operation of the aircraft. The Captain will also manage customer communications to align with flight objectives and safety priorities, coordinate special activities with air traffic control, and complete all necessary aircraft and flight documentation. Operations will be conducted in both single-pilot and two-pilot configurations. While the schedule is primarily weekdays, the role demands flexibility to accommodate customer needs, including variable hours, evenings, weekends, travel, and short-notice availability, with an expectation of arriving at the operational base within two hours of a call-out.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Commercial privileges for airplane multi-engine land and airplane single-engine land.
• Instrument Airplane rating and an Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) rating.
• Minimum of 1,000 hours total flight time for C208 operations or 1,500 hours total flight time for B350 operations.
• Current passport with unrestricted international travel privileges.
• Valid driver's license.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain at least a DOD Top Secret clearance.
• Successful completion of a DOT/FAA regulated drug screening.
• Current FAA First or Second Class Medical Certificate.
• Availability to arrive at Southern Pines (SOP) within two hours of a call-out.
• Flexibility to work variable days, including evenings and weekends, and to travel for customer-requested assignments, potentially involving overnight stays and up to two weeks away per month.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• At least 1,500 hours total flight time for C208 operations or 3,000 hours total flight time for B350 operations is preferred.