This is a permanent position based in San Jose, Costa Rica. Complete fixed-wing aircraft B250 qualification training then deploy to San Jose, Costa Rica. Provide fixed-wing maritime operational support for the Department of State INLA program in support of the Host Nation Nationalization Program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide Standardization oversight and guidance to the Host Nation IAW DoS INL/A's policies, procedures, and the Aircrew Training Program.
• Conduct Host Nation pilot training and evaluations.
• Be familiarized with and utilize onboard sensor equipment as required.
• Train-rated and non-rated crew members on sensor equipment as required.
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of flight plans, considering such factors as altitude, terrain, weather, range, weight, airport facilities, and navigation aids.
• Accomplish or supervise the aircraft preflight inspection and preparation.
• Ensure proper loading, distribution, and security of cargo and passengers.
• Determine whether aircraft weight and balance are within prescribed limits.
• Retain final responsibility for the logging of aircraft flight time the filing and closing of flight plans and the preparation of flight and duty time records.
• Responsible for conducting or assigning the briefing of all passengers prior to each take-off.
• Delegate functions to other direct reports, but retains overall responsibility.
• The position requires a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Performs other aviation duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• FAA Commercial and Instrument Airman's Certificate Airplane (MEL).
• FAA CFI/CFII or military equivalent rating.
• FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
• Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
• Successful completion of aircraft qualification course.

Preferred

• FAA ATP rating
• Previous military FW flight training qualification or civilian equivalent.
• Prior military pilot and/or pilot on the DoS INL/A program.
• Qualification in the applicable aircraft B-200 or similar series aircraft

Skills and Experience Required

• 1,500 total fixed wing flight hours including 500 hours of turbine multi-engine time.
• Minimum 300 hours of pilot-in-command time.
• Requires 300 hours of instructor pilot or check pilot time.
• English Level Fluent Native.
• Spanish Level Fluent Native.