Part 135 Line Pilot (Pacific Operations)

As a Part 135 qualified pilot at Reliable Airlines, you will be part of the operations team and report directly to the Chief Pilot. Your role will be to safely operate advanced aviation technology in autonomous and piloted Cessna 208 aircraft. Duties will include operational test pilot, Part 135 cargo airline pilot, and both remote and piloted flying in our experimental aircraft. This position supports autonomous flight operations contract with the Department of War in the Pacific region (Guam).

Responsibilities

• As a Part 135 qualified pilot at Reliable, you will be part of the operations team and report directly to the Chief Pilot. Your role will be to safely operate advanced aviation technology in autonomous and piloted Cessna 208 aircraft. Duties will include operational test pilot, Part 135 cargo airline pilot, and both remote and piloted flying in our experimental aircraft.
• This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to apply your expertise and hands-on operational abilities to be a part of defining the future of aviation. This position will be in direct support of our autonomous flight operations contract with the Department of War in the Pacific region (Guam). You will be remote based and tasked to work at our airline headquarters in Albuquerque NM, our flight test facility in San Martin, CA, and our contract location of Guam.

Requirements

• Proficient single pilot IFR skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in an ever-changing safety oriented environment
• Applicants are subject to FAA/DOT drug and alcohol testing program
• Applicants must possess the legal right to work in the United States of America
• Ability to qualify for a Security Clearance.
• FAA First or Second Class Medical
• Must meet the FAR Part 135.243(c) IFR requirements:
• Commercial pilot certificate - Single-Engine Land
• Instrument rating
• 1,200 hours total time
• 500 hours cross country
• 100 hours night
• 75 hours actual or simulated instrument time (50 hours in actual flight)

Nice to have

• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) rating
• Impeccable safety record
• Cessna C208 Caravan experience
• 1,000 hours PIC
• Previous experience operating under 14 CFR 135
• Previous UAS operator experience