Leidos | First Officer

Second In Command (Co-Pilot) - King Air 350

Leidos is seeking a highly skilled and professional Second In Command (Co-Pilot) to support OCONUS flight operations for the King Air 350. This position requires exceptional aviation expertise, safety awareness, and a dedicated customer focus in an austere mission-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-flight planning and comprehensive aircraft pre-flight checks.
• Coordinate effectively with Airborne Sensor Operators (ASOs) to ensure successful mission execution.
• Monitor all aspects of flight operations, including airspace, weather conditions, radio communications, mission boundaries, and aircraft systems.
• Maintain high standards of crew resource management (CRM), safety protocols, and customer relations.
• Operate military turboprop aircraft in strict accordance with AR 95-20, program policies, and established procedures.
• Identify aircraft maintenance requirements and coordinate all necessary corrective actions.
• Ensure all safety-of-flight documentation is completed in compliance with applicable industry and U.S. Army standards.
• Reside and perform professional duties in austere OCONUS environments.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of related experience (additional years of aviation experience may be substituted for the degree).
• Flight Experience: 1,000 hours of total documented flight time, 500 hours of PIC total time, and 100 hours of multi-engine time.
• Certifications: Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate; valid FAA Commercial Airplane and Airplane Airman Certificate; Multiengine Land and Instrument Airplane ratings.
• Clearance/Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship with an active DoD Secret clearance or higher.
• Documentation: Valid passport and state driver’s license.
• General: Minimum age of 21; proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
• Readiness: Ability to meet all contractual/program training and DoD medical requirements for OCONUS travel, including the completion of CONUS Replacement Courses (CRC) within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
• 300 hours PIC time in King Air 300/350 or similar multi-engine, turboprop aircraft.
• 200 hours of actual instrument time.
• 200 hours of turbine time.
• Proline 21 experience.
• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certification.
• Rating held for the last two consecutive years.
• Prior experience as a U.S. Military, Customs, DEA, or U.S. 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.

Benefits

Leidos offers a robust benefits package, including competitive salaries, a company-matching 401(k) Retirement Plan, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and professional growth opportunities.