Job Summary:The MQ-9 Launch and Recovery Pilot will support deployed aviation operations.
*Onsite, Philippines
Essential Job Duties:- Act as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) of MQ-9 aircraft for launch and recovery efforts.
- Coordinate and actively participate in RPA ground and flight operations efforts; including mission planning, execution, briefing, debriefing, aircrew resource management, and safety.
- Define, plan, organize, and execute flight plans and schedules. Review maintenance logs, weather reports, and forecasts.
- Use Technical Orders, other documents, and reports to ascertain factors; such as aircraft weight and balance, fuel supply, route, schedule, and mechanical reliability.
- Available to conduct 24/7 operations without scheduling restrictions
- Maintain ability to travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites.
Note: The duties and responsibilities described on this document are not necessarily a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
Required Qualifications:- MQ-9 Pilot with AF Form 8, LRE Qualified
- 550 MQ-9 flight hours
- Last flight within 12 months
- Must possess/be able to obtain FAA Class II physical
- Must possess/be able to obtain a US passport
- Deploy for at least six (6) months each year
- Maintaining a DoD Security Clearance is required
- Prior DoD pilot training, specifically the USAF's Undergraduate Pilot Training, or USA, USN, USMC, or USCG equivalent fixed wing training program
Or
- Initial Formal Training Upgrade (IFTU) training in the MQ-9 via the 18X pipeline or the following FAA certificate/rating: Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Airplane Category Rating and Instrument-Airplane Rating
Preferred Qualifications:- MQ-9 Launch and Recovery Instructor/Evaluator Pilot experience
- 1,000 MQ-9 flight hours
- Last flight within 180 days
Physical Requirements:- Able to lift 40 pounds and carry without assistance
- OCONUS travel will be required
