Lead Pilot – Cessna 337, Instructor Pilot (IP)

Pacifico Energy Group

. Serve as senior line pilot responsible for aircrew leadership, standardization, training, and mission execution .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in aircrew leadership, training, and mission execution, with a strong focus on maintaining pilot qualifications and compliance with FAA regulations. Proficient in developing and conducting comprehensive training programs while ensuring operational readiness and safety in dynamic ISR mission environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cessna 337 Pilot-in-CommandFAA Flight Instructor Certificate2,000 Hours Total Flight TimeActive DoD Secret ClearanceLeadership and Mentoring Skills

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Hard Skills

Pilot Proficiency EvaluationsFlight InstructionMission PlanningRisk ManagementOperational OversightTraining DevelopmentFlight Operations ManagementEmergency Procedure TrainingQualification Record MaintenanceChecklist Discipline

Soft Skills

Strong Leadership SkillsExcellent Communication AbilitiesDecision-Making Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeElectronic Flight Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

FAA Class II Medical CertificateFAA Commercial Pilot CertificateAirline Transport Pilot CertificateFAA MEI Rating

Industry Keywords

FAA RegulationsDCMA 8210.D RequirementsISR Mission EnvironmentsGovernment Flight OperationsContractor's Requesting Official

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as senior line pilot responsible for aircrew leadership, standardization, training, and mission execution
Maintain PIC Cessna 337G/H Skymaster qualifications
Provide mentorship, flight instruction, pilot proficiency evaluations, and support for daily flight operations
Ensure aircrew qualification and mission readiness under FAA regulations, company procedures, DCMA 8210.D requirements, and government directives
Liaise with US Government Flight Operations Personnel and GFR Flight Operations as required
Act as Contractor's Requesting Official (CRO)
Perform qualified Cessna 337 Pilot-in-Command duties
Provide day-to-day operational oversight to assigned pilots and support Flight Operations leadership
Develop, conduct, and document initial, transition, recurrent, continuation, instrument, emergency-procedure, and mission-oriented training
Recommend pilots for qualification or additional training based on proficiency
Standardize pilot techniques, procedures, checklist discipline, mission planning, crew coordination, risk management, and aircraft operations
Maintain pilot training folders, qualification records, currency tracking, flight evaluations, and required records
Support training syllabus, lesson plan, standardization guide, operating procedure, checklist, and flight operations form development
Coordinate pilot schedules, training, currency events, and operational coverage
Identify and elevate qualification, proficiency, staffing, and operational risks
Interface with Government representatives and support GFR qualification/evaluation requirements
Participate in safety reviews, operational risk management, mishap prevention, lessons learned, and corrective-action activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with eight (8)+ years of related experience; additional years' experience may be used in lieu of a degree
Two (2) or more years of experience supervising or leading teams and projects
2,000 hours total flight time
1,000 hours documented PIC time
300 hours PIC in a Cessna 337 or similar aircraft type
Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate
Current FAA Flight Instructor Certificate with Airplane (CFI) and Instrument Airplane (CFII) ratings
Current FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with Airplane Multiengine Land and Instrument Airplane ratings appropriate to the operation
US Citizen
Minimum age of 21
Must read, write, speak and understand English
Valid passport and state driver’s license
Active DoD Secret clearance, or higher
Ability to successfully meet all contractual/program training requirements
Ability to pass background check and pre-employment and active-employment drug screenings
Strong leadership and mentoring skills
Excellent communication and decision-making abilities
Ability to operate effectively in dynamic ISR mission environments
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic flight management systems
Preferred: active DoD Top Secret clearance, FAA MEI rating, 2,000+ hours PIC in a similar multi-engine turboprop aircraft, 200 hours actual instrument time, relevant Skymaster-family PIC/instructional experience, and prior military/DEA/contracting ISR pilot experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid only during authorized training and deployment rotations; periods between assignments are generally designated as leave without pay (LWOP)
Potential travel/deployment rotation opportunities supporting CONUS or OCONUS missions