MQ-9 Reaper Air Vehicle Pilot

AVIAN is seeking an MQ-9 Reaper Air Vehicle Pilot (AVP) to join the Navy’s UAV test squadron, UX-24, in Patuxent River, Maryland. Become part of a dynamic team of military, government, and contractors that are ushering in the MQ-9A Extended Range Unmanned Aircraft System and future payloads to support the Marine Expeditionary Force of the future. We are looking for a subject matter expert in air vehicle launch and recovery operations and airborne sensor employment to introduce the Reaper into the Marine Corps’ expeditionary advanced base operations environment.Join us in Southern Maryland, close to Washington, DC and Baltimore, surrounded by miles of beautiful shorelines and away from the desert heat!At AVIAN (pronounced

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• we believe in the extraordinary potential of every individual. As an employee owner at AVIAN, you will find that we have cultivated an employee-first mentality. By prioritizing talent over experience, we ensure that every hire we make is as unique as the position that they will be filling.Our commitment to providing our customers and employees with an unmatched experience sets us apart. We believe that every team member has a stake in the success of AVIAN, and we strive to ensure that each member of our team knows that their contributions matter. You can be sure as an employee owner you will celebrate both your individual and our collective triumphs.ResponsibilitiesSupport a wide range of test and evaluation requirements to include technical planning meetings, test plan development, test event planning, test procedure and flight card development, flight briefings, post event support, test reporting, and deficiency reporting.Act as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) of MQ-9 aircraft for launch and recovery efforts.Coordinate and actively participate in UAS ground and flight operations, including mission planning, test flight execution, flight briefing and debriefing, aircrew resource management, risk management, and flight safety reporting.Prepare for flight operations : Plan, organize, and execute flight plans and schedules, including review of air vehicle configuration, maintenance logs, weather reports, and weather forecasts.Use Technical Orders, other documents, and aircraft reports to ascertain factors; such as aircraft weight and balance, fueling, route, schedule, and mechanical reliability.Maintain ability to travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites. Most work will be conducted on-site at NAS Patuxent River, MD, however, some domestic travel will be required in support of flight test activities.QualificationsPrevious MQ-9 Launch and Recovery pilot qualification preferred.Commercial pilot or a UAV Air Vehicle Operator / Pilot (AVO / P) designation by U.S. Armed Forces.Minimum of 1,000 documented flight hours (manned / unmanned).Minimum of 100 hours in high or medium altitude / long endurance UAV family.Able to demonstrate effective oral and written communications skills.A graduate of a full-length course of instruction from a recognized military test pilot school, e.g. USNTPS, USAFTPS, Empire or EPNER is desired.Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret.Active FAA Second Class medical certificate (at time of hire).Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.The salary range for this role is $140,000-$150,000 ( The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and / or experience and in consideration of internal parity.)At AVIAN, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being. Our health and wellness benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with telemedicine services and a TRICARE supplement for veterans. Financially, we provide flexible spending accounts (FSA), a 401(k) plan with company contributions, and an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Additional perks like wellness reimbursements and referral bonuses are also available.AVIAN is a service-based organization. As an equal opportunity employer, our policy of business is to seek the most qualified candidate for each talent opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, religious belief, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual preference, physical or mental handicap, lawful political affiliation or veteran’s status.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $140,000 - $150,000