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The Worldwide Aviation Support Services (WASS) program, an AAR business, headquartered in Rockledge, FL, provides global, world-class expeditionary and conventional aviation solutions to the US Department of State Air Wing.

Role Description:

This is a full-time Home of Record HOR based worldwide deployable Fixed Wing FW Pilot in Command position. Serves as DHC-8 Pilot in Command and, when required, as Second in Command. Plan flight assignments and obtain information regarding purpose of the flight, weather, operating procedures, and special instructions. 

Key Responsibility:

• Maintain aircraft currency and proficiency in accordance with government and DoS INLA guidance. 
• Deploy routinely OCONUS and occasionally CONUS to support worldwide operations anticipate 180 days or more TDY annually, to potentially remote and or austere environments. 
• Prepare and supervise flight planning, considering altitude, terrain, weather, range, weight and balance, cruise performance, airport facilities, and navigation aids ensure a proper flight kit is aboard. 
• Verify aircraft airworthiness, inspections, and maintenance status confirm discrepancies are corrected or deferred in accordance with the MEL as applicable. 
• Supervise or conduct preflight inspection, aircraft preparation, loading, distribution, and security of passengers, baggage, and cargo ensure survival and emergency equipment are aboard when required. 
• Ensure weight and balance limits are met complete and submit required documentation Aircraft Flight Maintenance Log, Load Manifest, and Discrepancy Record. 
• Retain final responsibility for logging flight time, filing closing flight plans, and ensuring accuracy of flight and duty time records. 
• Oversee the reporting and recording of maintenance discrepancies, including when maintenance occurs away from the principal operating base. 
• Maintain safety and ramp security during passenger boarding and deplaning. 
• Maintain professional standards, including adequate rest and proper appearance. 
• Delegate functions as appropriate while retaining overall responsibility. 
• Perform other aviation-related duties as assigned 

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent. 1,500 total fixed wing flight hours including 500 hours of turbine engine time. 
• FAA Commercial and Instrument Airman's Certificate Airplane, MEL. 
• FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit. 
• Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate. 
• DHC-8 type rating. 
• Within 90 days of integration, complete DHC-8 Readiness Level RL training. 
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for 180 days or more annually, schedule may vary monthly. 
• Minimum 300 hours multi-engine pilot-in-command PIC time. 
• Obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. 
• OCONUS - Host Nation equivalent Certifications in lieu of FAA Certifications. 
• Previous military FW flight training qualification or civilian equivalent.
• Spanish Level L-2, R-2 required in LATAM Programs. 

Preferred 

• FAA CFI-CFII-MEI. 
• Documented Functional Check Pilot FCP Maintenance Test Pilot MTP training. 
• FAA Airline Transport Pilot ATP Certificate 
• Prior military pilot and or pilot support on the DoS INLA program. 
• Bachelors degree or higher. 
• Have an active U.S. DoD Security Clearance. 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Salaried Position.
• Rotation schedule.
• Competitive salary and bonus package.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.