MQ-9 UAS Pilot II - Rotational (Yuma, AZ)

Amentum•Yuma, AZ

About The Position

The MQ-9 UAS Pilot II acts as pilot in command (PIC) of MQ-9A aircraft and provides safe aircraft operation in CONUS and/or OCONUS locations. The role follows a rotational schedule: travel to a CONUS work location for approximately three months of operations, followed by approximately three months at home before the next rotation. The pilot participates in all phases of flight, including planning and briefing, execution, debriefing, and crew resource management. The position requires adherence to military, civilian, ICAO, and FAA flight rules and provides expertise in unmanned aircraft operations. The pilot also develops briefing and training materials and contributes technical knowledge to support the safe and efficient integration of UAS into the National Airspace System (NAS). This work involves collaboration with US Government organizations and the Original Equipment Manufacturer, with the goal of integrating UAS without reducing capacity, decreasing safety, negatively affecting existing operators, or unreasonably increasing risks to airspace users, people, or property.

Requirements

Active Secret US Government clearance and eligibility for a Top Secret clearance; US citizenship is required to obtain these clearances.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, business, logistics, management, math, sciences, or professional aeronautics.
More than five years in the performance and execution of US military requirements.
Within the last 10 years, at least one year of MQ-9A pilot duties supporting US Naval or USAF UAS flight operations.
Qualified or previously qualified MQ-9A Pilot, with Form 8/NATOPS evaluation within the last three years.
At least 50 hours as an MQ-9A Pilot-in-Command.
Current FAA Class I or Class II Medical Certificate, or DOD equivalent.
Ability to travel on CONUS rotations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interface professionally with multiple levels of management, customers, and peers.
Ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
Ability to work as part of a team to accomplish mission requirements.

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Qualified or previously qualified MQ-9A SATCOM Launch and Recovery (SLR) Pilot, with documentation within the last three years.
Qualified or previously qualified MQ-9A Line of Sight Launch and Recovery (LOS L/R) Pilot, with Form 8/NATOPS evaluation within the last three years.
Current or previous qualification as an MQ-9A instructor pilot.

Responsibilities

Act as pilot in command of MQ-9A aircraft and provide for safe aircraft operation in CONUS and/or OCONUS locations.
Participate in all phases of flight, including planning and briefing, execution, debriefing, and crew resource management.
Follow applicable military, civilian, ICAO, and FAA flight rules and regulations.
Provide expertise in unmanned aircraft operation.
Develop briefing and training materials to support flight operations.
Provide technical knowledge and experience to facilitate safe and efficient UAS integration into the NAS.
Collaborate with US Government organizations and the Original Equipment Manufacturer on UAS integration.
Support NAS integration in a way that preserves capacity and safety and avoids negative impacts to existing operators or undue risk to airspace users, people, and property.
Perform other related duties as assigned.