MQ-9 UAS Pilot II - Rotational (Yuma, AZ)

PAE Government Services Inc.; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 89,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

PAE Government Services Inc. seeks an MQ-9 UAS Pilot II to act as PIC of MQ-9A, ensuring safe flight in CONUS/OCONUS. Rotational schedule with three months on-site and three months home休 between rotations.

Essential duties include planning, briefing, debriefing, and adherence to FAA and ICAO flight rules while integrating UAS into NAS. Strong collaboration with government agencies and OEMs is required.

Qualifications

• Active Secret US government clearance with eligibility for Top Secret.
• One year MQ-9A pilot duties in US Naval/USAF UAS ops in the last 10 years.
• Qualified MQ-9A Pilot or previously qualified MQ-9A Pilot (Form 8/NATOPS in last 3 years).
• 50+ hours as MQ-9A Pilot-In-Command (PIC).
• Current FAA Class I/II Medical Certificate or DOD equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Serve as PIC of MQ-9A, plan/brief/exicute/debrief under safety regs.
• Operate per FAA and ICAO rules, ensuring NAS integration safety.
• Develop briefing and training materials for flight ops.
• Collaborate with US Government bodies and OEM for integration.
• Travel CONUS rotations and support operations as required.

Skills

MQ-9A Pilot

PIC

UAS Operations

Flight Planning

Crew Resource Management

FAA Regulations

Education

BA/BS in engineering, business, logistics, management, math, sciences, or professional aeronautics

Tools

SATCOM Training

NATOPS Eval

Job description

The MQ-9 UAS Pilot II will act as pilot in command (PIC) of MQ-9A aircraft and provide safe operation of the aircraft in CONUS and/or OCONUS locations. This position supports a rotational schedule in which the Pilot travels to a CONUS work location, supports operations for approximately three (3) months, and then returns home for approximately three (3) months of time off before starting the next rotation.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Participate in all phases of flight to include planning/briefing, execution, debrief 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.
• Provide technical knowledge and experience with UAS operations to facilitate their integration safely and efficiently into the NAS.
• This effort requires collaboration with US Government organizations and the Original Equipment Manufacturer.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have an active Secret US Government clearance and eligible for a Top-Secret clearance.
• Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret/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/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 Class II Medical Certificate or DOD equivalent.
• Must be able to travel on CONUS rotations.
• Must have excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to professionally interface with numerous levels of management, customers, and peers.
• The ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
• The ability to work as a team to accomplish mission requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Qualified MQ-9A SATCOM Launch and Recovery (SLR) Pilot or previously qualified MQ-9A SLR Pilot (documentation within last 3 years).
• Qualified MQ-9A Line of Sight Launch and Recovery (LOS L/R) Pilot or previously qualified MQ-9A LOS L/R Pilot (Form 8/NATOPS Eval within last 3 years).
• Current or previously qualified MQ-9A instructor pilot.

Compensation Details:

$78.11

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:

• 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:

10/26/2026 - 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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