MQ-9 UAS Pilot II: Lead Unmanned Flight Operations

Amentum; Arizona; On-site; USD 91,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum seeks a skilled UAS Pilot II to assume PIC duties for MQ-9A aircraft, ensuring safe operations CONUS/OCONUS. The role covers flight planning, briefing, execution, debrief, and CRM, with strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and interagency collaboration.

Required are a Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret, a 5+ year background in U.S. military flight requirements, MQ-9A pilot qualifications, and at least 50 PIC hours, plus travel readiness and excellent communication

Qualifications

• Active Secret US Government clearance with ability to obtain Top-Secret; US Citizenship required.
• BA/BS in engineering, business, logistics, management, math, sciences with 5+ years in US military requirements.
• Within the last 10 years, at least one year of MQ-9A pilot duties.
• Qualified MQ-9A Pilot (Form 8/NATOPS Eval within last 3 years) and LOS L/R Pilot (Form 8/NATOPS Eval within last 3 years).
• Must have at least 50 hours as MQ-9A Pilot-In-Command (PIC).
• Must possess current FAA Class I or II Medical Certificate or DOD equivalent.
• Must be able to travel on CONUS/OCONUS deployments.
• Excellent verbal and written skills; able to interface with management, customers, and peers.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all flight phases: planning/briefing, execution, debrief and CRM.
• Adhere to military, civilian, ICAO flight rules including FAA regulations.
• Provide expertise in unmanned aircraft operation.
• Develop briefing and training materials for flight operations.
• Plan and perform extensive testing of analog, digital, microwave, optical and mechanical systems under varying conditions.
• Collaborate with US Government and OEM to integrate UAS into NAS safely and efficiently.
• Support UAS integration without reducing capacity or increasing risk.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

BA/BS in engineering, business, logistics, management, math, sciences

Job description

Amentum seeks a skilled UAS Pilot II to assume PIC duties for MQ-9A aircraft, ensuring safe operations CONUS/OCONUS. The role covers flight planning, briefing, execution, debrief, and CRM, with strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and interagency collaboration.

Required are a Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret, a 5+ year background in U.S. military flight requirements, MQ-9A pilot qualifications, and at least 50 PIC hours, plus travel readiness and excellent communication