Pilot

Draken International; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First day medical coverage

401(k) match after 60 days

PTO available immediately

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Draken International is hiring Fighter Pilots in Kinston, NC to operate the largest fleet of commercial tactical military fighter jets. We value Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Teamwork. This role involves employing fighter aircraft for various military missions and requires a current FAA Class II medical rating and significant tactical flying experience.

We provide first day medical coverage, a 401(k) match after 60 days, PTO available immediately, and relocation assistance. Join our team today!

Qualifications

• Current FAA Class II medical rating.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• FAA Instrument Rating required for all pilots.
• 500 hours total fighter time and current in Armed Forces Reserve or Air National Guard status.
• DoD retired or separated with 1,000 hours fighter time.

Responsibilities

• Employ fighter aircraft as a surrogate Adversary, Red Air.
• Attend briefings and plan adversary missions.
• Collect and disseminate lessons learned.

Skills

Military tactical flying experience

FAA Instrument Rating

FAA Class II medical rating

Education

Commercial, Single-Engine pilot certificate

Citizen of the United States

Job description

Job Details

Location: Seymour Johnson Kinston - Kinston, NC 28504

At Draken, we have created a new standard in aviation service capabilities for all branches of the United States Military, Department of Defense and allied militaries globally. We are looking for experienced, dedicated Fighter Pilots to operate the largest fleet of commercial tactical military fighter jets as we challenge today’s warriors for tomorrow’s fight. Join a team with Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Teamwork at the core of its values. Apply today!

We offer: first day medical coverage; 401(k) match after 60 days; PTO available to use immediately; relocation assistance.

Responsibilities

• Employ fighter aircraft throughout their flight envelope as a surrogate Adversary, Red Air, Aggressor or Close Air Support pilot for US Military aircrew.
• Attend mass briefings, adversary coordination briefings and other pre‑flight briefings. Plan and fly adversary missions. Accomplish flight debriefings and attend mass debriefings.
• Adhere to all training rules and pre‑briefed maneuvering restrictions.
• Collect and disseminate lessons learned.
• Accomplish necessary ground training prior to flights.
• Deploy as required to support mission requirements.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

1. Current FAA Class II medical rating.
2. Must be a citizen of the United States.
3. FAA Instrument Rating. All pilots shall be IFR rated and shall hold a Commercial, Single‑Engine pilot certificate.
4. Military tactical flying experience in one of the following:
   1. 500 hours total fighter time and current in Armed Forces Reserve or Air National Guard status.
   2. DoD retired or separated with 1,000 hours fighter time.
   3. DoD retired or separated with 1,300 hours total time (PIC/IP/SEFE in F/A/T airframes) with 300 hours fighter time.
5. Note: Fighter time includes any F‑ or A‑ designation, as well as T‑38 ADAIR, T‑38 IFF, and any international exchange fighter equivalent airframe.

Required Documents

• Background Check required.
• Drug Screening required.
• Security clearance may be required.

EEO Statement

Draken International is a drug‑free workplace committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Draken participates in E‑Verify and applicants selected for employment will be required to provide proof of citizenship and identification. (Links removed for brevity)

Pay Transparency Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or is consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodation

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Draken International LLC. complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Draken International LLC. via email [e-mail] or in writing at 3330 Flightline Drive, Lakeland, Florida 33811 or 6160 North Hollywood Blvd Suite 104, Las Vegas, Nevada 89115.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

Draken International LLC. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Draken International LLC will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Draken International LLC explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Draken International LLC.