MQ-9 Launch and Recovery Pilot, Onsite Phillipines

Job Summary:

The MQ-9 Launch and Recovery Pilot will support deployed aviation operations.

*Onsite, Philippines

Essential Job Duties:

• Act as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) of MQ-9 aircraft for launch and recovery efforts.
• Coordinate and actively participate in RPA ground and flight operations efforts; including mission planning, execution, briefing, debriefing, aircrew resource management, and safety.
• Define, plan, organize, and execute flight plans and schedules. Review maintenance logs, weather reports, and forecasts.
• Use Technical Orders, other documents, and reports to ascertain factors; such as aircraft weight and balance, fuel supply, route, schedule, and mechanical reliability.
• Available to conduct 24/7 operations without scheduling restrictions
• Maintain ability to travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites.

Note:  The duties and responsibilities described on this document are not necessarily a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Required Qualifications:

• MQ-9 Pilot with AF Form 8, LRE Qualified
• 550 MQ-9 flight hours
• Last flight within 12 months
• Must possess/be able to obtain FAA Class II physical
• Must possess/be able to obtain a US passport
• Deploy for at least six (6) months each year
• Maintaining a DoD Security Clearance is required
• Prior DoD pilot training, specifically the USAF’s Undergraduate Pilot Training, or USA, USN, USMC, or USCG equivalent fixed wing training program

Or

• Initial Formal Training Upgrade (IFTU) training in the MQ-9 via the 18X pipeline or the following FAA certificate/rating: Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Airplane Category Rating and Instrument-Airplane Rating

Preferred Qualifications:

• MQ-9 Launch and Recovery Instructor/Evaluator Pilot experience
• 1,000 MQ-9 flight hours
• Last flight within 180 days

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift 40 pounds and carry without assistance
• OCONUS travel will be required