ADAIR Pilot-in-Command-Eglin AFB

Tactical Air Support • Eglin AFB, FL

3d • Onsite

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 position reports to the Eglin Site Manager and is responsible for 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 meet contract requirements. The role involves a fast-paced, high-pressure tactical flying environment, non-standard flexible work hours, and frequent travel to work sites throughout the United States.

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 experience.
• Requisite fighter, attack, or trainer aircraft flight and tactical experience.
• 1,000 hours of fighter, attack, or trainer flight time, 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.
• Current U.S. government Secret security clearance or higher.
• Eligibility to work in the United States and complete a U.S. government I-9 Form.
• Pre-employment and ongoing physical certifications.
• Ability to work evening, weekend, holiday, and overtime hours.
• Ability to travel frequently to various work sites throughout the United States.
• Agreement to required pre-employment, random, or for-cause drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Operate the F-5E/F Advanced Tiger (F-5AT) in support of combat airborne adversary training services for the U.S. Air Force.
• Safely and effectively operate company-owned aircraft in support of combat airborne training services.
• Fly other company aircraft as assigned.
• Travel as needed to support contract requirements.
• Meet the operational requirements of the CAFCAS program.

What This Job Offers

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