MQ-9 UAS Pilot II (Kaneohe Bay, HI)

All Aviation Jobs; Kaneohe (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Amentum seeks a qualified UAS Pilot II to act as PIC of MQ-9 aircraft, ensuring safe operation across CONUS/OCONUS. The role requires active Top Secret clearance and extensive MQ-9 experience.

Responsibilities include mission planning, briefing, execution, debriefing, and crew coordination. Prefer candidates with FAA medical clearance and a strong record in UAS integration.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret US Government clearance as prerequisite.
• MQ-9A pilot duties within last 10 years.
• 50 hours as MQ-9A Pilot-In-Command (PIC).
• FAA Class I/II Medical or DOD equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Pilot in command (PIC) of MQ-9 aircraft and ensure safe operations.
• Plan, brief, execute, and debrief missions with crew resource management.
• Adhere to FAA, ICAO, and military flight rules across CONUS/OCONUS.
• Develop briefing/training materials to support flight ops.

Skills

MQ-9 Pilot experience

Top Secret clearance

PIC experience

Flight operations

Education

BA/BS in engineering, math, sciences

Tools

MQ-9 flight operations

Job description

• Active Top-Secret US Government clearance.

The UAS Pilot II will act as pilot in command (PIC) of MQ-9 aircraft and provide safe operation of the aircraft in CONUS and OCONUS locations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of flight to include planning, briefing, execution, debriefing and crew resource management.
• Adhere to specific military, civilian and ICAO flight rules to include compliance with FAA regulations.
• Provides expertise in the operation of unmanned aircraft.
• Develop briefing and training materials to support flight operations.
• Plans and performs a wide range of operations of analog, digital, microwave, optical and mechanical systems and equipment under ambient and environmental conditions.
• Provide technical knowledge and experience to support UAS integration into the NAS without reducing existing capacity, decreasing safety, negatively impacting current operators, or increasing the risk to airspace users or persons and property on the ground any more than the integration of comparable new and novel technologies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Secret US Government clearance with ability to obtain Top-Secret. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret or Top-Secret Clearance.
• BA/BS from an accredited college or university in one of the following disciplines: engineering, business, logistics, management, math, sciences, and professional aeronautics with 5 plus years in the performance and execution of US military requirements
• Within the last 10 years, at least one year of MQ-9A pilot duties to US Naval/USAF UAS flight operations.
• Qualified MQ-9A Pilot, or previously qualified MQ-9A Pilot (Form 8 within last 3 years)
• Have at least 50 hours as MQ-9A Pilot-In-Command (PIC)
• Possess current FAA Class I or Class II Medical Certificate or DOD equivalent.
• Have excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to professionally interface with numerous levels of management, customers, and peers.
• Ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Ability to work as a team to accomplish mission requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret US Government clearance.
• Qualified MQ-9A Line of Sight Launch and Recovery (LOS L/R) Pilot or previously qualified MQ-9A LOS L/R Pilot (Form 8 within last 3 years)
• Qualified MQ-9A SATCOM Launch and Recovery (SLR) Pilot or previously qualified MQ-9A SLR Pilot (documentation within last 3 years)
• Current or previously qualified MQ-9A Instructor Pilot.
• Operational experience at a deployed location acting as an MQ-9A Pilot within last 5 years.

Compensation Details

$78.24

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

08/07/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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