Aerial Survey First Officer

Dynamic Aviation • Bridgewater, VA

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About The Position

At Dynamic Aviation, we solve unique challenges for our customers with innovative aviation solutions. Our focus is on operations that serve, protect, and enhance the lives of families and communities worldwide. Whether modifying aircraft to help protect our service members overseas, performing geographical mapping for scientific research, or working to suppress large wild fires on the West Coast, we serve with integrity and excellence.
Since our beginning in 1967, Dynamic Aviation continues a legacy of building strong relationships among our coworkers, community and customers. Guided by our values, our talented team of more than 700 aviation professionals provide the foundation of our success. At Dynamic Aviation, everyone has the opportunity to make an impact and enrich the lives of others.
You will grow both personally and professionally being a part of our team. We enjoy helping our employees achieve their potential and support them every step of the way.
Are you ready to make a difference in your career and in the world? Opportunity awaits!
Position Summary: The Airborne Data Acquisition (ADA) First Officer reports to the Operations Program Manager and is responsible to provide safe and professional short notice, on-demand, aerial surveying operations in Beechcraft King Air 90 or King Air 200 aircraft.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• FAA Commercial multi-engine pilot certificate with instrument rating
• FAA First or Second Class Medical
• Minimum of 500 hours total time
• Ability to work as an effective team member through all facets of ground and flight operations
• Teachable, self-motivated, and hard-working
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be able to learn and effectively use various computer programs for time/record keeping and travel/expense reporting
• Relocation to the Bridgewater, VA area
• Ability to travel extensively, schedule is roughly 28 days on the road at a time and 14 days off
• Ability to lift, balance, and carry 75 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant college degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties and responsibilities of the second in command (SIC)
• Be familiar with destination, alternate airports, actual and forecasted meteorological conditions, fuel and oil requirements, navigation and radio aids, and applicable NOTAMs
• Encourage a strong aviation safety culture and comply with the company’s safety management system
• Serve a variety of customers from government to commercial agencies
• Collaborate with the customer to plan efficient survey operations to maximize mission data collection
• Communicate effectively and routinely with customers, system operations center, and manager. Customer communication includes crew rotation plans, crew rest, maintenance requirements, and weather outlook considerations
• Ensure manager is informed of the customer, aircraft, weather, or other potential issues that may compromise mission accomplishment
• Proactively perform all assigned preflight, postflight, and reporting responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Full time position
• Company paid airline, hotel, rental car and per diem (when on project)
• Company paid training with no backlog
• Comprehensive Benefits offered
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• HSA/FSA
• Life Insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Relocation Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees