Kinston, NC and Alamogordo, NM (Holloman AFB)
Description: Draken is looking for experienced Fighter Pilots for the role of Adversary Pilot at Kinston, NC and Alamogordo, NM.
Job Responsibilities:
Pilots will gain and maintain flight qualification in one of our fleets of aircraft, specifically the A-4 Skyhawk and F-1 Mirage. Attend flight briefings, plan and fly adversary training missions, accomplish flight debriefings. Adhere to all training rules and pre-briefed maneuvering restrictions. Collect and disseminate lessons learned. Other squadron duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Pilots shall have the education, training, technical knowledge, and experience required for these functions. Minimum pilot qualifications are as follows:
Shall be a citizen of the United States. No foreign nationals permitted.
Military Tactical Flying Experience:
• Shall have military tactical flying experience in one of the following: • 500 hours total fighter time and current in Armed Forces Reserve or Guard status, or • DoD Retired or Separated with 1000 hours fighter time, or • DoD Retired or Separated with 1300 hours total time (PIC/IP/SEFE in F/A/T-aircrafts) with 300 hours fighter time, or • Fighter time includes any Government owned F-, A- designation, as well as T-38 ADAIR, T-38 IFF, and any international exchange fighter equivalent aircraft serving as Pilot in Command, Instructor Pilot, or Stan/Eval Flight Examiner.
• Shall have tactical flying qualification within the preceding 5 years. This qualification can be with the US Military Department, a foreign DoD equivalent, or a US DoD Contractor providing ADAIR or Close-air-support on another DoD contract. This may be waived on a case-by-case basis based on experience level of hiring candidate.
• Previous qualified DoD flight lead (4-ship for ADAIR) in F- or A- designated aircraft.
• Current FAA Class II medical rating.
• FAA Rating. All pilots shall be IFR rated and shall hold a single engine commercial pilot certificate.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET Clearance.