King Air Pilot & Mechanic

Job Purpose:

This King Air Pilot - Mechanic role exists to provide single-pilot/mechanic expertise at Bridgewater Airpark in Bridgewater, VA to meet company requirements and customer needs.  Candidates would begin as a mechanic and transfer into a Pilot/Mechanic dual role. 

Duties:                                                                         

• Pilot the King Air as a single pilot Captain in a safe and professional way
• Function as Pilot Mechanic in Command making safe decisions to complete the work
• Fly accurately in relation to dispersal criteria
• Offer constructive input to the function of the base in areas of flight
• Take personal responsibility for record keeping
• Complete daily, weekly or monthly reports (maintenance records, timesheets, etc.) accurately and on time

• Follow directions and remain on task
• Communicate with the customer and pilots about aircraft issues
• Disassemble and clean aircraft components/parts
• Organize and maintain shop floor/environment from clutter or debris
• Perform routine and non-routine aircraft maintenance
• Inspect aircraft and systems
• Read and understand maintenance manuals and understand requirements
• Troubleshoot and repair systems
• Other duties as assigned

Skills/Qualifications:

• FAA Commercial / Instrument / Multi-Engine license
• A minimum of 1200 hours total flight time (multi-engine turboprop preferred)
• Ability to qualify single pilot and work in a multi-crew environment
• FAA A&P maintenance certificate (preferred)
• Relocation to Bridgewater, VA
• Ability to work as a team member
• Fluency in Spanish (preferred)

• High school education required
• Experience with PT6 engines, specifically King Air 90 preferred
• Prior mechanical experience
• Technical aptitude
• Must provide own tools (tools listing to be provided)
• Ability to:
• Crawl in and out of tight spaces
• Comfortably work at elevated heights of at least 40 feet for extended periods of time
• Lift, balance and carry 50 lbs.
• Work in exterior weather conditions
• Work in close proximity to other people

Job Experience: Experience working with hands, repairing machines, troubleshooting, maintaining, and inspecting all aircraft systems including electrical, sheet metal, general airframe and power plant.

Prior cross-cultural and foreign language experience preferred.

Pay Band: Certified Mechanic- $27.16 - $40.36 per hour.  Uncertified Mechanic- $22.40 - $37.545 per hour.  Starting pay is determined by experience, qualifications, and internal equity, and typically falls between the minimum and midpoint of the pay range.