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Deployed DHC8 Captain

Dynamic Aviation · Bridgewater, VA

TS/SCI clearance preferred

Posted 2026-08-18 · Verified live 2026-10-07

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About this role

 

 

Relocation not required

 

Position Summary: The ISR Captain for Dash8 role exists to provide pilot services for tactical ISR aircraft in austere locations. Key Responsibilities:                                                                          

Pilot the Dash-8 in company operations related to functional check flights, OCONUS or CONUS ISR flight activities and other flight responsibilities as assigned

Perform precise aerial survey flying in all types of weather and terrain driven by diverse sensor requirements

Know and comply with Federal Aviation Regulations, applicable Air Force Service Guidance, and company standards

Represent Dynamic Aviation by presenting a confident, professional pilot image to customers and the general public

Provide daily communications while on assignment with customers

Perform Mission Briefing Officer duties as assigned

Cover office duties on non-flying days to support mission aircraft operations

Operate ELINT, E/O IR, and/or other airborne sensors and communications equipment (training will be provided)

Other duties as assigned

 

 

Required Qualifications:

Highschool diploma

Air Transport Pilot or Current FAA Commercial Pilot License with Instrument and Multi Engine ratings

High Performance and High Altitude Endorsements

First or Second Class FAA Medical and Restricted Radiotelephone Operators Permit

Minimum of 1,200 hours total time

Minimum of 1,000 hours PIC, 300 hours PIC in multiengine turbo-prop aircraft

DOD Secret security clearance (TS/SCI security clearance preferred)

 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Some college education

Dash 8 type rating 

DOD TS/SCI security clearance 

3,000 hours PIC total time, 1000 hours total turbine time, and 200 PIC Dash 8 hours

1+ years of previous deployed experience

Proficiency with MS Office Suite

Working knowledge of computer operating systems and other relevant field technology

Previous sensor operating experience 

 

 

Additional Requirements

Ability to travel away from home location for approximately 65 days on a rotational basis based on customer needs (longer if needed); no relocation is needed

US Passport

Ability to work as a team member

Ability to work in close proximity to other people, and in enclosed hangars and exterior weather

Ability to lift, balance, and carry up to 50 lbs; ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time

 

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