KC-135 Pilot

Metrea Management LLC

$120K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum 400 hours flight time in KC-135 / C-135FR Aircraft
  • 1,000 total flight hours required
  • US Air Force Instrument/Qualification and KC/C-135 Aircraft Commander check-ride within the last year
  • Ability to deploy to India and operate KC/C-135FR aircraft

Responsibilities

  • Command flight crews during various scenarios
  • Conduct pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight inspections and documentation
  • Maintain situational awareness and practice crew resource management
  • Adhere to flight operation and safety procedures
  • Maintain qualifications and advanced system knowledge for KC/C-135 fleet

Benefits

  • Flexible short- and long-term deployments
  • Competitive daily rates and mission incentives
  • Travel, lodging, and logistics covered
  • Flexible scheduling and rotation options
  • Work alongside elite crews in impactful missions
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Metrea is actively recruiting current and qualified Contract KC-135 Pilots-in-Command (PIC's) and Second in Command (SIC's) to execute high tempo, precision driven air to air refueling missions aboard our KC/C-135 fleet. This is not just another contract; it's a chance to lead strategic operations that shape global airpower. If you're ready to fuel the fight, lead from the front, and fly with purpose this may be your next mission!

Contract Highlights:

  • Flexible short- and long-term deployments supporting U.S. and allied forces are available and extended rotations of 45-90 days, delivering critical refueling support in a high-demand regional environments in India.
  • Competitive daily rates and mission incentives.
  • All travel, lodging, and mission logistics covered.
  • Flexible scheduling and rotation options.
  • Work alongside elite crews in high-impact missions that shape global readiness.


Role and Responsibilities

  • Command flight crew while responding to a variety of emergency and non-emergency scenarios.
  • Conduct procedurally correct and expeditious pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight inspections, checklists, and documentation.
  • Maintain Situational Awareness (SA) and use Crew Resource Management (CRM) throughout all phases of flight.
  • Adhere to company Flight Operation Procedures (FOPs), Ground Operation Procedures (GOPs), FAA regulations, and Safety Notices.
  • Maintain all currencies, qualifications, and advanced systems knowledge related to the KC/C-135 tanker fleet.
  • All other duties assigned


Skills and Experience

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree required


Experience:
  • 400 hours of flight time in KC-135 / C-135FR Aircraft
  • 1000 total hours
  • Aircraft MPRS experience desired

  • US Air Force Instrument/Qualification, KC/C-135 Aircraft Commander check-ride in the 12 months-cannot expire while deployed

  • KC/C-135R IP/EP experience preferred

  • Ability and availability to fly onboard KC/C-135FR aircraft in India


Skills:

  • Must have good command of the English language; oral and written.


Computer Skills:

  • Basic skills in Microsoft Office Suite Programs
  • IOS operating systems to include Ipads/EFB


Certificates:
  • Minimum of FAA Flying Class 2 Physical
  • FCC Radiotelegraph Operators Permit
  • Current ATP or Restricted ATP preferred
  • Current MEI preferred
  • CFII certificate preferred
  • B-707 Type rating
  • Current US/French Passport-Passport must have 1 year of validity at start of contract

  • Valid Driver's License


Additional Eligibility Qualifications

  • Willingness to deploy on short notice and adapt to varying mission lengths and locations.


Work Authorization / Security Clearance

The employee must be a US citizen.

The employee must be able to hold and maintain a Secret (or higher) Clearance Level.

Position Types and Work
Options:
  • Short-Term: CONUS and OCONUS rotations ranging from days to weeks.
  • Long-Term: Extended deployments of 45-90 days in India, supporting high-tempo regional operations.

  • There are flexible short- and long-term deployments supporting U.S. and allied forces available and extended rotations of 45-90 days or more.


Work Location
Remote

Work Environment
This job operates inside a KC/C-135 aircraft

Travel

100%

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