Pilot - Skillbridge
About the role
Fly the Dassault Mirage F-1, the IAI F-21 Kfir, the MK-58 Hawker Hunter, or the AERO Vodochody L-39 Albatros, in regular support of US Navy, Marine Corps, and US Air Force training and readiness missions.
Employ the ATAC fighter aircraft throughout their flight envelope as a surrogate Adversary, Red Air, Aggressor or Close Air Support pilot for US Navy, Marine Corps and USAF aircrew, JTAC, surface fleet, large force employment exercise, or intercept controller training.
Maintain FAA instrument currency, Second Class medical certification, adversary mission qualifications and associated mission currencies, to include low level, dynamic mission, and unlimited air combat tactics maneuvering in the high-G environment.
Attend mass briefings, adversary coordination briefings and other pre-flight briefings. Plan and fly adversary missions. Accomplish flight debriefings and attend mass debriefings.
Adhere to all training rules and pre-briefed maneuvering restrictions. Collect and disseminate lessons learned. Accomplish necessary ground training prior to flights.
Deploy as required to support mission requirements.
Responsibilities
- Employ the ATAC fighter aircraft throughout their flight envelope as a surrogate Adversary, Red Air, Aggressor or Close Air Support pilot for US Navy, Marine Corps and USAF aircrew, JTAC, surface fleet, large force employment exercise, or intercept controller training.
- Maintain FAA instrument currency, Second Class medical certification, adversary mission qualifications and associated mission currencies, to include low level, dynamic mission, and unlimited air combat tactics maneuvering in the high-G environment.
- Attend mass briefings, adversary coordination briefings and other pre-flight briefings. Plan and fly adversary missions. Accomplish flight debriefings and attend mass debriefings.
- Adhere to all training rules and pre-briefed maneuvering restrictions. Collect and disseminate lessons learned. Accomplish necessary ground training prior to flights.
- Deploy as required to support mission requirements.
Requirements
- Previously DoD Tactically Trained Fighter Pilot
- Previously qualified 4-Ship/Division Flight Lead
- 700 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) of any fixed wing DOD-owned/operated fighter aircraft
- 100 hours PIC at night
- Logged 100 hours PIC time in the past 12 months
- Current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate
- FAA Commercial, Airplane Single Engine Land Privileges
- Secret Security Clearance, US Citizen
Qualifications
- Navy Contract Qualifications: 1000 hours PIC of a military tactical aircraft, 500 hours PIC of any fixed wing DOD-owned/operated fighter aircraft
- Air Force Contract Qualifications: 1200 hours total PIC of a tactical military aircraft, Current in a tactical fighter aircraft within the last 5 years
Desired Qualifications
- USAF WIC graduate, USAF adversary qualification
- USNFWS/NAWDC/TOPGUN graduate
- TPS graduate
- DoD military Instructor Pilot qualification
- TPS graduate
- DoD Safety School or Board President Course graduate
- Squadron Command experience
- Active fighter flying (for each fighter type, provide total hours, date of last sortie)
- Active fighter flying (provide 1-year look-back per active aircraft type)
Benefits
Flexible Work Schedules
Education Assistance
Career Development & Training Opportunities
Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
Paid Parental Leave
Pay
Commensurate with experience
Schedule
Full-time