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MQ-9 Instructor Pilot - Cherry Point, NC
Delaware Resource Group is searching for qualified MQ-9 instructor pilots in support of Flight Operations. Ideal candidates will be able to provide instruction, in accordance with applicable instructions to meet proficiency and qualification standards on administered written examinations and flight evaluations for preparatory courses, initial qualification (basic, instrument, mission), transition (conversion, requalification), upgrade qualification (instructor, aircraft commander, special mission, evaluator) and key staff, continuation, refresher course, etc. training as required to meet the on-time graduation and annual requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs duties as Instructor Pilot.
- Performs mission planning, briefing, mission execution and debriefing.
- Instructs UAV student pilot operators in all aspects of UAV ground and flight operations. This training includes academic (platform instruction), simulator, and in-flight instruction.
- Complies with all governing regulations including service guidance, company procedures and Federal Aviation Administration Regulations.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
Qualifications
- Shall be qualified Mission Command Element (MCE) aircrew.
- Shall be qualified SATCOM Launch and Recovery (SLR) or Launch and Recovery Element (LRE) aircrew.
- Prior MQ-9 pilot training, specifically:
- United States Air Force (USAF) MQ-9 Pilot Initial Qualification Training course (IQT) OR
- USMC MQ-9 Pilot Training Course at VMUT-2 OR
- Industry equivalent MQ-9 Pilot Training Course (General Atomics-ASI, L3-Harris, Albers, etc.)
- Valid Federal Aviation administration (FAA) First or Second-Class Airman Medical Certificate, or a current DD Form 2992 at the GFR's discretion, reflecting the individual is medically cleared for flight duty.
- No less than 550 Pilot in Command (PIC) hours in MQ-9 aircraft (up to 50% of that MQ-9 flight time can be conducted in simulator.
- No less than 25 hours of MQ-9 instructor time.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
As Required
Security Responsibilities:
- Must have or be able to attain and maintain DoD security clearance.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
As Required
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladder into a simulator or airplane cockpit.
- Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top of or under machinery.
- Must be able to detect odors or hear noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect problems or flaws in the functioning of simulators and their surrounding environment.
Delaware Resource Group of Oklahoma, LLC (“DRG”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. DRG provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
