RQ-4 Pilot
RQ-4 Pilot
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RQ4 PilotBelong Connect Grow with KBR!
KBRs National Security Solutions team (NSS) provides highend engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.
KBR is seeking an experienced RQ4 Pilot to join our team in Grand Forks North Dakota to support Department of Defense flight test events. As part of one of the worlds largest independent flight test organizations supporting both US Government agencies and industry youll join an exceptionally talented and experienced team that has provided over 40 continuous years of operational support to many customers contributing transformative capabilities for our national defense
Job Summary
As an RQ4 Pilot with KBR you will collaborate with a broader team fostering innovation and excellence as you contribute to enterpriselevel agile testing and evaluation infrastructure supporting rapid systems acquisition for the warfighter. Join our team at KBR and be at the forefront of future test range operations contributing directly to our continued success and national security. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and thrive within a dynamic environment alongside dedicated professionals apply now and lets shape the future together!
Roles and Responsibilities:
The RQ4 Pilot is responsible for the safe operation of the RQ4 and its associated systems through all phases of ground and flight operations including normal abnormal and emergency situations with strict adherence to DCMA regulations and company policy. Responsibilities include:
Conduct preflight planning and perform postflight ground debrief with maintenance test personnel and other aircrew members.
Coordinate with mission management maintenance and sensor operator personnel to ensure successful mission .
Responsible for the operation of assigned aircraft in flight and for ensuring the safe operation of the aircraft and systems.
Pilot the aircraft safely from point of origin to destination and maneuver the aircraft to support operational tests and collection of associated ancillary data.
Use existing procedures to solve problems in complicated situations; analyzes viable solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents.
Document mission data in flight logs.
Locate understand interpret and adhere to applicable DOD FAA DCMA and other organizational regulations and guidance.
Maintain flight currency in accordance with current regulations.
May direct aircraft operations planning scheduling and debriefing in support of collateral tasks within the organizations flight program.
May instruct or evaluate more junior employees and/or customers in the interpretation of industry technical standards.
May include mentoring or advisory responsibilities; provides informal task guidance to new/less experienced team members.
Up to 15 travel .
Up to 10 night shift
Basic Qualifications:
- An active TS/SCI clearance is required in order to be considered for this position
Hold a current or able to obtain an FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) FAA and/or applicable DCMAINST 8210 series rules and regulations governing aircraft operations is .
Candidate must possess at least 500 hours pilot in command (PIC) time in the E/M/RQ4.
Must be willing to work occasional nights and weekends.
Must be willing to travel for periods of one to two weeks at a time.
Current or previous certifications / designations should not be older than 12 months at the start date of work.
Preferred Qualifications:
Possess at least 1000 hours total flight time in the E/M/RQ4 including 500 hours as PIC.
Possess at least 50 hours total flight time in the E/M/RQ4 within the last 12 months.
Past or current Instructor pilot experience in the E/M/RQ4 with at least 100 hours of Instructor time.
Bachelors degree with relevant experience.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Instrument rating.(or military equivalent)
FAA Part 107 Commercial UAV certification.
Flight Test experience.
Greatly Preferred Qualifications:
Possess at least 1500 hours total flight time in the E/M/RQ4 including 500 hours PIC.
Possess at least 100 hours total flight time in the E/M/RQ4 within the last 12 months.
Past or current Instructor/Evaluator pilot experience in the E/M/RQ4 with at least 250 hours of Instructor/Evaluator time.
Masters degree with relevant experience.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified Flight Instructor Certificate.(or military equivalent)
Operations Group experience as Director of Operations.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Belong Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
