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Dynamic Aviation Aerial Survey First Officer in Bridgewater, Virginia
About Us
At Dynamic Aviation, we solve unique challenges for our customers with innovative aviation solutions. Our focus is on operations that serve, protect, and enhance the lives of families and communities worldwide. Whether modifying aircraft to help protect our service members overseas, performing geographical mapping for scientific research, or working to suppress large wild fires on the West Coast, we serve with integrity and excellence.
Since our beginning in 1967, Dynamic Aviation continues a legacy of building strong relationships among our coworkers, community and customers. Guided by our values, our talented team of more than 700 aviation professionals provide the foundation of our success. At Dynamic Aviation, everyone has the opportunity to make an impact and enrich the lives of others.
You will grow both personally and professionally being a part of our team. We enjoy helping our employees achieve their potential and support them every step of the way.
Are you ready to make a difference in your career and in the world? Opportunity awaits!
Position Summary: The Airborne Data Acquisition (ADA) First Officer reports to the Operations Program Manager and is responsible to provide safe and professional short notice, on-demand, aerial surveying operations in Beechcraft King Air 90 or King Air 200 aircraft.
Company Compensation and Perks:
Full time position
Company paid airline, hotel, rental car and per diem (when on project)
Company paid training with no backlog
Comprehensive Benefits offered
Medical, Dental, Vision
HSA/FSA
Life Insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Relocation Assistance
Key Responsibilities:
Perform all duties and responsibilities of the second in command (SIC)
Be familiar with destination, alternate airports, actual and forecasted meteorological conditions, fuel and oil requirements, navigation and radio aids, and applicable NOTAMs
Encourage a strong aviation safety culture and comply with the company’s safety management system
Serve a variety of customers from government to commercial agencies
Collaborate with the customer to plan efficient survey operations to maximize mission data collection
Communicate effectively and routinely with customers, system operations center, and manager. Customer communication includes crew rotation plans, crew rest, maintenance requirements, and weather outlook considerations
Ensure manager is informed of the customer, aircraft, weather, or other potential issues that may compromise mission accomplishment
Proactively perform all assigned preflight, postflight, and reporting responsibilities
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
High school diploma
FAA Commercial multi-engine pilot certificate with instrument rating
FAA First or Second Class Medical
Minimum of 500 hours total time
Ability to work as an effective team member through all facets of ground and flight operations
Teachable, self-motivated, and hard-working
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Be able to learn and effectively use various computer programs for time/record keeping and travel/expense reporting
Preferred Qualifications
Relevant college degree preferred
Additional Requirements
Relocation to the Bridgewater, VA area
Ability to travel extensively, schedule is roughly 28 days on the road at a time and 14 days off
Ability to lift, balance, and carry 75 lbs.
It is the policy of Dynamic Aviation to prohibit and eliminate discrimination on grounds of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is also Dynamic Aviation's policy to provide equal employment for all and comply with any affirmative action obligations pursuant to the Federal Executive Orders, 11246 and 11375, as amended.
Job Details
Pay Type Hourly