I envisioned it like this:
Captain posts a job on the job board;
Cargo run location X to Location Y. Possibility of pirate incursion high.
Gunner needed 2x, job pays 10k UEC
Engineer needed 1x, job pays 15k UEC
Multi-role copilot needed 2x, job pays 20k UEC
Escort Gladius up to Hornet 1x, job...