King Air Captain

Group Overview

Special Air Missions Group (SAM) is responsible for developing and delivering Metrea’s Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Special Mobility, and Aerial Firefighting (AFF) capabilities. SAM oversees the integration of new mission  systems, ensuring operational readiness across specialized aviation operations. It manages fleet maintenance, regulatory compliance, and strategic partnerships to enhance mission effectiveness. By consolidating expertise and infrastructure, SAM  ensures Metrea’s airborne capabilities remain adaptable and mission-ready across dynamic operational environments.

Position Summary

This role is responsible for operating a turbo-prop aircraft in accordance with UK CAA/FAA and EASA policies and Aviation Operations Europe Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This role is also responsible for flight planning, conducting aircraft pre-flight check, and coordinating with company site leads and aircrew to facilitate mission execution and operations.

What You'll Do

Operate a King Air300 in accordance with EASA/CAA/FAA and company/customer directive as the Pilot in Command.

Monitor airspace, weather, radio communications, mission flight boundaries, other air traffic, and aircraft systems.

Coordinate all flights with appropriate Fixed Based Operators, Air Traffic Contact (ATC) facilities (military and civilian), Company Site Leads, and Mission Coordination Services.

Ensure safe, effective and efficient flight operations to include identification of aircraft system malfunctions and performing required corrective actions.

Perform ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) flights in day, night and all-weather conditions (within defined safety limits).

Must be able to operate from remote, austere locations, possibly on unimproved runways.

Completes all flight documentation in accordance with applicable industry and EASA/CAA/FAA standards.

What You Bring

Education

Minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics

A-Levels or equivalent further education desirable

Experience

Minimum 1500 hours total flight time

Minimum 1000 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC)

Minimum 200 hours of night flight time

Minimum 500 hours of cross-country flight time

Minimum 500 hours PIC flight time in multi engine, turboprop aircraft

Required Licences and Certifications:

FAA Issued commercial Pilot License(CPL) with multi-engine (AMEL) rating and Instrument rating or an FAA issued Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) license with multi-engine land (AMEL) rating.

UK CAA or EASA issued Commercial Pilot License(CPL) with Instrument Rating (IR) or Airline Transport Pilots License (ATPL) with Instrument Rating (IR).

Must hold and maintain a valid UK/EASA/FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate (1stClass FAA medical)

This role will operate across the UK and European Union and will therefore require the successful candidate to have the legal right to work and travel freely within both the UK and the EU.

Desirable Experience and certifications:

Valid FAA BE300 Type Rating

Valid UK or EASA BE300/1900 Type Rating

Commercial Special missions, or ISR experience

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

The employee will have the legal right to work in the EU and will be able to produce right to work documentation

EU Confidential security clearance

AAP/EEO Statement

Metrea Management Limited (MAM) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required training, background checks, and security clearances. Working hours and shift patterns may vary in line with operational demands to support mission effectiveness and customer satisfaction. The role involves rotational deployments within Europe, comprising of mixed deployment lengths on assignment followed by a similar period off rotation, with the UK as the home base of operations.

Work Environment

During deployment, employees may be living under field conditions and must be able to work with little supervision in austere or arduous environments. Work environment varies based on contract.

Travel

50%