DHC-8 Captain
Bighorn Airways, Inc.
United States
Published 1 month ago
Captain / Commander
Not specified
Areas of operation
United StatesBighorn Airways, Inc. is seeking an experienced pilot to join our team, this position offers the opportunity to work with a wide variety of customers and employees and be involved in a growing company.
This position requires flying a DHC-8 for the 2025 smokejumper season for the US Forest Service or Bureau of Land Management as well as overflow for FedEx and UPS during the Christmas peak season
We operate these aircraft in the Rocky Mountain Regions of the Lower 48, and in the state of Alaska This job entails flying large aircraft at slow air-speeds in mountainous terrain with unfavorable weather conditions. You will be dropping Smokejumpers in remote locations, and dropping para cargo at low level. Point-to-Point Missions in IFR conditions are also required.
A strong background in low level flying is required, preferable in Ag. Strong customer skills and a positive attitude and the ability to work closely with others for an extended period of time is a must.
Minimum Experience Required:
ATP or ATP Written complete
DHC-8 PIC type rating
3500 Total Time
1,500 in Airplanes
2,000 Multiengine Land
200 Multiengine Turbine
100 PIC Night
75 PIC Instrument
1,000 PIC Cross Country
250 PIC Large Aircraft (Greater than 12,500lb)
500 PIC Turboprop
200 Low Level (below 500'AGL)
500 Mountainous Terrain (below 2,500' AGL)
100 hours in Airplanes in the last 12 months
Company Summary:
Bighorn Airways is a diverse aviation company which includes operating a fleet of aircraft on US government contracts for smoke jumping and para cargo operations in Alaska and the lower 48, as well as overseas operations, and is a DOD approved air carrier. Bighorn Airways has been a leader in the aviation community in Wyoming and the Inter-mountain West for over 50 years.
What we offer:
Bighorn Airways offers excellent pay, comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as supplemental insurance, paid vacation, and holidays. We also value our employees and reward dedication, providing a career path for those with the knowledge and desire to push themselves and improve our operations.
This position requires flying a DHC-8 for the 2025 smokejumper season for the US Forest Service or Bureau of Land Management as well as overflow for FedEx and UPS during the Christmas peak season
We operate these aircraft in the Rocky Mountain Regions of the Lower 48, and in the state of Alaska This job entails flying large aircraft at slow air-speeds in mountainous terrain with unfavorable weather conditions. You will be dropping Smokejumpers in remote locations, and dropping para cargo at low level. Point-to-Point Missions in IFR conditions are also required.
A strong background in low level flying is required, preferable in Ag. Strong customer skills and a positive attitude and the ability to work closely with others for an extended period of time is a must.
Minimum Experience Required:
ATP or ATP Written complete
DHC-8 PIC type rating
3500 Total Time
1,500 in Airplanes
2,000 Multiengine Land
200 Multiengine Turbine
100 PIC Night
75 PIC Instrument
1,000 PIC Cross Country
250 PIC Large Aircraft (Greater than 12,500lb)
500 PIC Turboprop
200 Low Level (below 500'AGL)
500 Mountainous Terrain (below 2,500' AGL)
100 hours in Airplanes in the last 12 months
Company Summary:
Bighorn Airways is a diverse aviation company which includes operating a fleet of aircraft on US government contracts for smoke jumping and para cargo operations in Alaska and the lower 48, as well as overseas operations, and is a DOD approved air carrier. Bighorn Airways has been a leader in the aviation community in Wyoming and the Inter-mountain West for over 50 years.
What we offer:
Bighorn Airways offers excellent pay, comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as supplemental insurance, paid vacation, and holidays. We also value our employees and reward dedication, providing a career path for those with the knowledge and desire to push themselves and improve our operations.