Chief Pilot - Super King AirLeidos
Aircraft: King Air 300/350Location: United StatesType-rated
Total Time4,500 hrs
PIC Time1,500 hrs
Salary (range)$131,300-$237,350/yr
About This Role
Leidos is seeking a Chief Pilot for Super King Air operations supporting the HR3DGI O&TI III program, a U.S. Army contract requiring expertise in ISR and mapping aircraft operations in overseas and uncontrolled airspace environments. This is a leadership role requiring deep knowledge of U.S. DoD procedures, aircraft certification, and operations in GOCO/COCO environments. Candidates must have a minimum of 4500 total flight hours with 1500 hours PIC, including 1000 hours PIC in King Air 300/350, plus 500 hours of instructor time, an active DoD Secret clearance, and U.S. citizenship. The position offers a competitive salary range of $131,300-$237,350 annually, with leadership and mentoring responsibilities for a specialized government aviation program.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide expert counsel to Program Manager and line leadership on all aspects of aircraft operations
- Focus on aviation operations supporting U.S. Army contract
- Operate ISR and/or mapping aircraft in OCONUS environments
- Operate in controlled airspace under U.S. DoD and coalition oversight
- Operate in locations with uncontrolled airspace
- Ensure compliance with U.S. Army and DoD procedures and regulations
- Ensure compliance with aircraft certification and maintenance standards
- Supervise and mentor pilots and aviation staff
- Lead aviation operations projects
What We Offer
Permanent employment
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship required
- Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Security clearance at Secret level
- Minimum 4500 hours total flight time
- Minimum 1500 hours PIC
- Minimum 1000 hours PIC in King Air 300/350
- King Air 300/350 type rating required (held for last 5 consecutive years)
- 500 hours instructor time
- 400 hours actual instrument time
- Experience with Proline 21 and Garmin G1000 avionics
- Valid FAA ATP, CFI, and MEI licenses
- FAA Class 2 Medical Certificate
- Bachelor's degree with 8+ years related experience (additional years experience may substitute for degree)
- 4+ years supervising or leading teams or projects
- Currently possess active DoD Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI
- Valid passport and state driver's license
- Demonstrated leadership and mentoring ability
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to develop professional documents and presentations
- Team-oriented with strong reasoning skills
About Leidos
Leidos is a science and technology company supporting the U.S. government's Defense Sector with specialized aviation operations and management capabilities.