King Air Captain

Metrea

7d•$135,000 - $151,000•Remote

About The Position

This position is contingent upon contract award. Reporting to the Head of Flight Operations, the King Air Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Captain delivers compliant, safe, reliable, effective, efficient, and evolvable flight operations in support of contracts with the US Government, allies, and partners. The Captain is responsible for leading assigned flight and mission crews in the execution of deployed multi-sensor ISR missions, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and mission success in dynamic and contested environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) or a minimum of 4+ years of equivalent aviation experience
FAA Commercial Airplane Multi-Engine Land Certificate with Instrument Rating, or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate
FAA First- or Second-Class Medical Certificate
Minimum 1,000 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) time
Minimum 100 hours multi-engine time
At least 2 years of operational experience in civil or military aviation environments
Solid understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), particularly 14 CFR Parts 61 and 91
Working knowledge of Aviation Management Systems, Safety Management Systems (SMS), and Risk Management Frameworks
Skilled in aviation weather analysis, flight planning, and flight following tools
Strong written and verbal communication, with proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Teams for external and internal coordination
Applicants must meet all FAA records and background requirements, including an acceptable review of the FAA Pilot Records Database (PRD)
Current US Passport required
Current US driver’s license required
Active US Secret Security Clearance required
Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to access classified information in accordance with US Government contract requirement

Nice To Haves

Type rated in BE-200 and/or BE-300 aircraft.
FAA Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI), Instrument Instructor (CFII), and Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI); or graduate of a U.S. Military Flight Instructor Training Program.
Familiarity with DCMA 8210.1D and CNAF M-3710.7 flight operations requirements.
Understanding of ISR Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and their application in deployed operations.
Demonstrated ability in critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, negotiation, conflict management, and time management within mission-driven environments.
Prior experience supporting U.S. Government or allied ISR missions in austere or deployed settings highly desirable

Responsibilities

Serve as Pilot in Command (PIC) and crew lead for deployed, multi-sensor ISR flight operations supporting US Government, allied, and partner nation objectives
Plan, brief, execute, and debrief ISR missions in accordance with Contractor Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), contractual tasking, and all applicable FAA, ICAO, and host-nation regulations
Lead assigned flight and mission crews, ensuring effective communication, crew resource management (CRM), and disciplined execution throughout all mission phases
Promote and actively implement the Safety Management System (SMS); identify operational hazards, assess risk, and implement mitigation strategies in alignment with organizational safety culture
Maintain flight currency, medical qualification, and proficiency in assigned aircraft and mission systems; ensure crew readiness and compliance with training and qualification standards
Oversee aircraft preflight, mission configuration, performance calculations, and maintenance coordination to ensure continuous airworthiness and mission availability
Exercise sound judgment and tactical decision-making in dynamic, deployed environments, ensuring mission success while prioritizing safety
Act as the primary in-flight liaison between the crew, site operations leadership, and mission command elements; provide accurate mission documentation, reports, and debriefs
Mentor and develop less experienced aircrew, fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, and continual improvement
Operate effectively in remote or austere environments and adapt to mission schedules, extended duty periods, and changing operational priorities as required
Protect classified and sensitive information in accordance with U.S. Government and company security policies, procedures, and contractual requirements