ADAIR Pilot-in-Command-Eglin AFB

Tactical Air Support • Eglin AFB, FL

5d • $190 - $200

About The Position

Tactical Air Support is seeking an Adversary Air (ADAIR) Pilot-in-Command for assignment to the CAFCAS program, operating the company’s F-5E/F Advanced Tiger (F-5AT) fighter in support of combat airborne adversary training services for the U.S. Air Force. Successful candidates will receive initial or transition training in the F-5AT before assignment to the contract program.

The role involves the safe and effective operation of company-owned aircraft in support of combat airborne training services. Pilots may be assigned to fly any of the company’s aircraft and are expected to travel as needed to support contract requirements. The position reports to the Eglin Site Manager. The work involves a fast-paced, high-pressure tactical flying environment, long mission flight hours, and work at flight lines, aircraft hangars, or warehouses. Specific hours are determined by site, operational, departmental, or contractual requirements; flexible non-standard hours, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime are required. Frequent travel to U.S. work sites is also required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of tactical recency experience, or, in lieu of a degree, 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in the military or with a government aviation contractor.
• Weapon School Graduate or DoD Adversary.
• Requisite fighter, attack, or trainer aircraft flight and tactical experience.
• 1,000 hours in fighter, attack, or trainer aircraft, including at least 300 fighter hours.
• DoD flight lead qualification.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain or maintain a DoD security clearance; a current U.S. government Secret clearance or higher is required.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and complete a U.S. government I-9 Form.
• Pre-employment and ongoing physical certifications are required.
• Ability to meet frequent travel requirements to work sites throughout the United States.
• Ability to work non-standard flexible hours, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Must undergo required pre-employment, random, or for-cause drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Operate Tactical Air’s F-5E/F Advanced Tiger (F-5AT) in support of combat airborne adversary training services for the U.S. Air Force under the CAFCAS program.
• Safely and effectively operate company-owned aircraft in support of combat airborne training services.
• Fly aircraft assigned by the company, which may include any of its aircraft.
• Travel as needed to support contract requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior