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starsCaptain Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
UAV Pilot
  • room Location: Patuxent River, Maryland, United States
  • group Position: Captain
  • play_for_work Job Type: Charter, Government
Primary Aircraft
  • airplanemode_active Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
  • attach_money Minimum Pay: $140,000.00 (Yearly)
  • attach_money Maximum Pay: $150,000.00 (Yearly)
Flight Time Requirements Snapshot
  • access_time Total Flight Time: 1000
  • person Pilot In Command: N/A
  • toll Turbine PIC: N/A
  • airplanemode_activeMulti Engine: N/A
  • queue_music Actual Instrument: N/A
Job Description

ResponsibilitiesThe selected candidate will:
Support a wide range of test and evaluation requirements to include technical planning meetings, test plan development, test event planning, test procedure and flight card development, flight briefings, post event support, test reporting, and deficiency reporting.
Act as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) of MQ-9 aircraft for launch and recovery efforts.Coordinate and actively participate in UAS ground and flight operations, including mission planning, test flight execution, flight briefing and debriefing, aircrew resource management, risk management, and flight safety reporting.
Prepare for flight operations: Plan, organize, and execute flight plans and schedules, including review of air vehicle configuration, maintenance logs, weather reports, and weather forecasts.
Use Technical Orders, other documents, and aircraft reports to ascertain factors; such as aircraft weight and balance, fueling, route, schedule, and mechanical reliability.
Maintain ability to travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites.
Most work will be conducted on-site at NAS Patuxent River, MD, however, some domestic travel will be required in support of flight test activities ... Continue Reading

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications
Previous MQ-9 Launch and Recovery pilot qualification preferred.
Commercial pilot or a UAV Air Vehicle Operator/Pilot (AVO/P) designation by U.S. Armed Forces
Minimum of 1,000 documented flight hours (manned/unmanned).
Minimum of 100 hours in high or medium altitude/long endurance UAV family.
Able to demonstrate effective oral and written communications skills.
A graduate of a full-length course of instruction from a recognized military test pilot school, e.g. USNTPS, USAFTPS, Empire or EPNER is desired.
Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret.
Active FAA Second Class medical certificate (at time of hire).
Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
The salary range for this role is $140,000-$150,000 (The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.) ... Continue Reading

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