Lead Pilot King Air CaptainMetrea
Aircraft: BE-300Location: El Paso, TexasType-ratedDirect Entry
Total Time0 hrs
PIC Time2,000 hrs
Multi-Engine750 hrs
Roster60/65 deployment rotation with equal dwell time
Metrea seeks experienced King Air Lead Captains for ISR operations in El Paso, Texas. This role combines PIC responsibilities on multi-sensor ISR missions with leadership and mentorship of flight operations on a 60-65 day deployment rotation. Requires minimum 2,000 PIC hours, BE-300 type rating, and 6+ years of aviation operations experience including crew oversight.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or 6+ years equivalent aviation experience
- FAA Commercial Airplane Multi-Engine Land Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating or ATP Certificate
- FAA First-Class or Second-Class Medical Certificate
- FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
- Type Rated in BE-300
- Minimum 2,000 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) time
- Minimum 750 hours multi-engine time
- Minimum 6+ years civil or military aviation operations experience
- At least 2+ years in a position responsible for oversight of aircrew
- Mastery of CONUS and OCONUS ISR Flight Operations
- Understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), 14 CFR Parts 61, 91, 119, and 135
- Knowledge of Aviation Management Systems and Safety Management Systems (SMS)
- Proficiency in aviation weather analysis and flight planning tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Teams
- Ability to build and lead a cohesive pilot team
- Critical thinking, problem solving, conflict management, and time management skills
- Must meet all FAA records and background requirements
- Acceptable review of FAA Pilot Records Database (PRD)
- Serve as Pilot in Command for King Air ISR flight operations
- Lead assigned flight and mission crews in multi-sensor ISR missions
- Plan, brief, execute, and debrief missions per SOPs and regulations
- Provide in-flight leadership, instruction, and mentorship to other pilots
- Ensure effective crew coordination and disciplined execution
- Oversee aircraft preflight and mission configuration
- Maintain flight currency and medical qualification
- Exercise sound judgment in dynamic operational environments
- Coordinate day-to-day pilot operations and scheduling
- Mentor and develop site-assigned pilots
- Promote and implement Safety Management System (SMS)
- Serve as on-site pilot Subject Matter Expert during audits and inspections