MQ-9 UAS Pilot II (Yuma, AZ)

The UAS Pilot II will act as pilot in command (PIC) of MQ-9A aircraft and provide safe operation of the aircraft in CONUS and/or OCONUS locations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Participate in all phases of flight to include planning/briefing execution debrief and crew resource management.
• Adhere to specific military civilian and ICAO flight rules to include compliance with FAA regulations.
• Provides expertise in the operation of unmanned aircraft.
• Develop briefing and training materials to support flight operations.
• Plans and performs a wide range of in-process analog digital microwave optical and mechanical systems and equipment under ambient and environmental conditions.
• Provide technical knowledge and experience with UAS operations to facilitate their integration safely and efficiently into the NAS. This effort requires collaboration with US Government organizations and the Original Equipment Manufacturer.
• Provide technical knowledge and experience to support UAS integration into the NAS without reducing existing capacity decreasing safety negatively impacting current operators or increasing the risk to airspace users or persons and property on the ground any more than the integration of comparable new and novel technologies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have an active Secret US Government clearance with ability to obtain Top-Secret. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• BA/BS from an accredited college or university in one of the following disciplines: engineering business logistics management math sciences and professional aeronautics with 5 plus years in the performance and execution of US military requirements
• Within the last 10 years at least one year of MQ-9A pilot duties to US Naval/USAF UAS flight operations.
• Qualified MQ-9A Pilot or previously qualified MQ-9A Pilot (Form 8/NATOPS Eval within last 3 years)
• Qualified MQ-9A Line of Sight Launch and Recovery (LOS L/R) Pilot or previously qualified MQ-9A LOS L/R Pilot (Form 8/NATOPS Eval within last 3 years)
• Must have at least 50 hours as MQ-9A Pilot-In-Command (PIC)
• Must possess current FAA Class I or Class II Medical Certificate or DOD equivalent.
• Must be able to travel on CONUS/OCONUS deployments.
• Must have excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to professionally interface with numerous levels of management customers and peers.
• The ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
• The ability to work as a team to accomplish mission requirements.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DOD clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Qualified MQ-9A SATCOM Launch and Recovery (SLR) Pilot or previously qualified MQ-9A SLR Pilot (documentation within last 3 years)
• Current or previously qualified MQ-9A instructor pilot.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities education experience skills internal equity market data applicable collective bargaining agreements and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health dental and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type location and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) the McNamara-OHara Service Contract Act (SCA) or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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