MQ-9 UAS Pilot II (Yuma, AZ)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

The 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.

You will participate in all flight phases, follow FAA and ICAO rules, and work with US Government entities to integrate UAS into the NAS safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret.
• BA/BS in engineering, business, logistics, management, math, sciences or professional aeronautics with 5+ years military experience.
• MQ-9A pilot duties experience with US Naval/USAF operations within last 10 years.
• 50+ hours as MQ-9A PIC.
• FAA Class I/II Medical Certificate or DOD equivalent.
• Willingness to deploy CONUS/OCONUS.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all flight phases including planning/briefing, execution, debrief and crew resource management.
• Adhere to military, civilian and ICAO flight rules including FAA regulations.
• Provide expertise in operating unmanned aircraft.
• Develop briefing and training materials to support flight operations.
• Plan and perform a wide range of analyses of systems under ambient and environmental conditions.
• Provide technical knowledge and experience to facilitate UAS integration into the NAS with government and OEM collaboration.
• Provide technical knowledge to support NAS integration without reducing capacity or increasing risk.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Skills

MQ-9A pilot

Secret clearance

Flight planning

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BS in engineering or related field

Job description

The 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.

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.
• Plans and performs a wide range of in-process analog, digital, microwave, optical and mechanical systems and equipment under ambient and environmental conditions.
• 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 with ability to obtain Top-Secret. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a 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)
• 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)
• 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/OCONUS deployments.
• 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.
• 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.

Compensation Details:

$78.11

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.

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