ADAIR Pilot-in-Command-PT, Eglin AFB

Tactical Air Support • Eglin AFB, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Tactical Air is seeking a part-time Adversary Air (ADAIR) Pilot-in-Command for its U.S. CAF CAS contract. The position operates Tactical Air'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 pilot is responsible for the safe and effective operation of company-owned aircraft in support of combat airborne training services and reports to the Eglin Site Manager. Pilots may be assigned to fly any of the company's aircraft and may travel as needed to meet contract requirements. The role requires a highly experienced, professional, disciplined, team-oriented, technically astute pilot who responds to the needs of the company and its Department of Defense customers.

Pre-employment and ongoing physical certifications are required. Work may occasionally take place in aircraft hangars or warehouses, with exposure to loud noise, engine fumes and chemicals, hot or cold conditions, electrical shock hazards, trip or slip hazards, and potentially hazardous materials. Work hours are determined by operational, departmental, or contractual requirements. Evening, weekend, holiday, and overtime work may occasionally be required, as may travel to work sites throughout the United States. Applicants must be lawfully eligible to work in the United States and complete a U.S. government I-9 Form. Pre-employment, random, or for-cause drug and alcohol testing is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 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.
• Weapons School Graduate or Instructor.
• Requisite fighter, attack, or trainer aircraft flight and tactical experience.
• 1,000 hours of fighter, attack, or trainer time, including at least 300 fighter hours.
• DoD flight lead qualification.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Pre-employment and ongoing physical certifications.
• Lawful eligibility to work in the United States and ability to complete a U.S. government I-9 Form.
• Successful completion of 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.
• Safely and effectively operate company-owned aircraft in support of combat airborne training services.
• Complete initial or transition training in the F-5AT before assignment to the contract program.
• Fly any of the company's aircraft as assigned and travel as needed to support contract requirements.

What This Job Offers

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