About This Role
DST LLC is recruiting a full-time B300/C208 Captain based in Hagerstown, Maryland. The Captain serves as pilot in command and is responsible for safe, legal aircraft operations under FAA regulations and the DST Flight Operations Manual. The role includes flight planning, coordination of special activities with air traffic control, customer communication, crew resource management in single-pilot and two-pilot operations, and post-flight administration. Work is typically Monday through Friday, but customer requirements may involve unusual hours, 12–14-hour work periods, evenings and weekends. Standby duty requires reporting to the Hagerstown facility within one hour, with shorter report times potentially necessary. Customer-requested travel includes overnight stays and may involve extended periods away from base.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Act as pilot in command and ensure safe and legal aircraft operation in accordance with FAA regulations and the DST Flight Operations Manual.
- Perform pre-flight planning and inspections, coordinate special activities with air traffic control, navigate and fly the aircraft, monitor the flight, and conduct post-flight inspections and other post-flight tasks.
- Communicate with customers to establish a clear understanding of flight and schedule objectives while prioritizing safety.
- Apply effective Crew Resource Management techniques and procedures in both single-pilot and two-pilot environments, including briefing all flight participants on safety and egress procedures before flight.
- Report mechanical issues or concerns to an appropriate Maintenance Department member and the Chief Pilot.
- Complete aircraft administration documents for aircraft time tracking and manifests, and maintain prompt and regular attendance.
What We Offer
DST provides company-paid health, dental and vision insurance for the employee, along with company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance.The benefits package also includes supplemental insurance options through Aflac, Gap Insurance and TriCare, supplemental basic life and AD&D insurance, a 401(k), accruing paid time off and floating holiday time.
Requirements
- Applicants must hold a high school diploma or equivalent, a Commercial AMEL qualification, Aircraft Single-Engine Land privileges at the commercial level, and an Instrument Airplane rating. The stated minimum total flight time for B350 is 1,000 hours. A bachelor's degree and 3,000 hours total time for B350 are preferred. Other hiring requirements include a current passport permitting unrestricted international travel, a current FAA First- or Second-Class Medical, and a valid driver's license. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain or maintain a United States Security Clearance. Applicants must pass a DOT/FAA-regulated drug screening. The role requires prompt and regular attendance, availability for variable and extended working hours, evening and weekend work as needed, and customer-requested travel that may involve extended overnight stays. While on standby, the employee must be able to report to the DST Hagerstown facility within one hour
- shorter report times may be necessary. Applications, cover letters and resumes must be submitted online through BambooHR.