18 March 2026
Leidos | Captain
Darwin, AUS, United States
Pilot In Command (BE350)
Leidos is seeking a highly skilled and professional Pilot In Command (PIC) to support contracted flight operations, including both CONUS and OCONUS operations. The ideal candidate will uphold the highest standards of aviation skill, safety, professionalism, and customer focus. This role involves performing all operational duties in the King Air 350, including flight planning, pre and post-flight activities, and mission execution as directed by the Site Operations Manager and the Leidos Program Chief Pilot. All operations must adhere to applicable regulations and Leidos program/corporate policies and procedures. Applicants may be required to live and work in austere conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform all operational duties as Pilot In Command in a King Air 350 aircraft.
- Conduct flight planning, pre-flight, and post-flight activities.
- Execute missions as directed by the Site Operations Manager and Leidos Program Chief Pilot.
- Ensure all flight operations comply with applicable regulations and Leidos policies.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of related experience, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
- 1,500 hours PIC total time.
- 300 hours PIC in a Super King Air 350 aircraft or similar type aircraft.
- Proline 21 experience.
- Garmin G1000 experience.
- Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
- Valid FAA Commercial Airplane and Airplane Airman Certificate.
- Multiengine Land and Instrument Airplane ratings (certificate).
- US Citizen.
- Currently possess an active DoD Secret clearance, or higher.
- Minimum age of 21.
- Possess a valid passport and state driver’s license.
- Must read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Ability to successfully meet all contractual/program training and DoD medical requirements for OCONUS travel.
- Ability to complete CONUS Replacement Courses (CRC) within 90 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
- 2,500 hours PIC time in King Air 300/350 or similar multi-engine, turboprop aircraft.
- 200 hours of Instrument (actual) time.
- 500 hours Turbine time.
- Rating held for the last two (2) consecutive years.
- Prior experience as a U.S. Military, Customs, DEA Pilot or US Contracting ISR Pilot.
- Experience as a U.S. Military Standardization Instructor Pilot, Instructor Pilot, or Maintenance Pilot.
- Prior OCONUS rotation experience, particularly in the current area of operation.