MQ-9 UAS Pilot II (Yuma, AZ)

Amentum; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 127,000; 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

Amentum is seeking an UAS Pilot II to serve as PIC of MQ-9A aircraft, ensuring safe operation across CONUS/OCONUS deployments. The role requires active Top Secret/Secret clearance, a relevant BA/BS, MQ-9A pilot qualifications, and 50+ PIC hours.

You will participate in all flight phases, adhere to FAA and ICAO rules, and develop training materials. Expect travel and collaboration with US government entities and OEM partners to safely integrate UAS into the NAS.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret; US citizenship required.
• BA/BS from an accredited college or university in engineering, business, logistics, management, math, sciences, or professional aeronautics with 5+ years in 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 (Form 8/NATOPS Eval within last 3 years).
• 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 II Medical Certificate or DOD equivalent.
• Must be able to travel on CONUS/OCONUS deployments.
• Excellent verbal and written skills and ability to interface with multiple levels of management, customers, and peers.
• The ability to work extended hours and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of flight including planning/briefing, execution, and debrief.
• Adhere to military, civilian and ICAO flight rules including FAA regulations.
• Provide expertise in unmanned aircraft operation.
• Develop briefing and training materials to support flight operations.
• Plan and perform a wide range of systems and equipment under various conditions.
• Support UAS integration into the NAS with government and OEM collaboration.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

MQ-9A pilot experience

Verbal and written communication

Extended hours

Teamwork

Willing to travel for deployments

Excellent oral and written skills

Education

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

Tools

MQ-9A pilot qualifications (Form 8/NATOPS Eval)

MQ-9A LOS L/R Pilot (Form 8/NATOPS Eval)

Job description

• Active Top Secret clearance.

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

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

08/31/2026 - 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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