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Tenax Aerospace · 1 hour ago

Future Opportunity - Challenger 650 (SIC/PIC) Pilot

Ridgeland, MS

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Tenax Aerospace, LLC is a Mississippi-based company specializing in Special Mission Aviation Solutions for U.S. Government and commercial customers. They are seeking a Challenger 650 rated Pilot to operate a modified Bombardier Challenger 650 aircraft for airborne data acquisition missions, including aerial surveys and ISR operations, often in challenging domestic and international environments.

B2BGovernmentSmall and Medium Businesses

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as Pilot in Command (PIC) or Second in Command (SIC) for CONUS/OCONUS data acquisition flights, including precise aerial surveys tailored to sensor specific flight profiles

Assist with planning, aircrew mobilization, weather assessment, and airspace coordination, Conduct Pre- and post – flight briefings with Tenax and customer teams

Interface with U.S. and foreign government reps, maintaining a professional image

Provide daily updates to Chief Pilot and Flight Operations Manager

Handle additional assignments, maintain certifications, (e.g., medical, type ratings, recurrent training), and support customer needs

Maintain all applicable documentation and certifications for deployment eligibility based on specific customer and location requirements to include but not limited to items such as, all general and location specific training, Passport, specific VISAs

Qualification

FAA Multi-Engine Commercial LicenseFAA Class II Medical CertificateChallenger 650 Type RatingFlight Time ExperienceTS-SCI Security ClearanceRestricted Radiotelephone Operator’s PermitUS PassportDriver’s LicenseLift 50 lbsExtra Hours FlexibilityPre-Deployment TrainingDOT Drug TestingMedical ExaminationInternational Driver’s PermitOverseas Military ExperienceBachelor’s Degree

Required

High School Diploma

Current FAA Multi-Engine Commercial pilot license with Instrument Rating

FAA Class II Medical Certificate

Flight time experience: total time of 3,000 hours of which 1,500 must be multiengine turbine time. Additionally, 500 hours of the 1,500 hours must be multiengine turbojet time

Must have 1,000 hours PIC of which 300 must be in a similar type aircraft

Restricted Radiotelephone Operator's Permit

Possess a valid driver's license and an international driver's permit

Capable of lifting at least 50 pounds

Ability to work extra hours when necessary

Possess a current US Passport

Able to secure necessary VISA(s)

Must possess and maintain TS-SCI level security clearance

Must be able to complete pre-deployment training, DOT drug testing, and a medical examination in accordance with program standards through a CONUS Replacement Center