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starsCaptain UAV
UAV Pilot
  • room Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • group Position: Captain
  • play_for_work Job Type: Charter
Primary Aircraft
  • airplanemode_active UAV (PIC:500, )
Flight Time Requirements Snapshot
  • access_time Total Flight Time: 1000
  • person Pilot In Command: 500
  • toll Turbine PIC: N/A
  • airplanemode_activeMulti Engine: N/A
  • queue_music Actual Instrument: N/A
Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:
The RQ-4 Pilot is responsible for the safe operation of the RQ-4 and its associated systems through all phases of ground and flight operations, including normal, abnormal, and emergency situations with strict adherence to DCMA regulations and company policy. Responsibilities include: 
Conduct pre-flight planning and perform post-flight ground debrief with maintenance, test personnel, and other aircrew members. 
Coordinate with mission management, maintenance, and sensor operator personnel to ensure successful mission execution. 
Responsible for the operation of assigned aircraft in flight and for ensuring the safe operation of the aircraft and systems.
Pilot the aircraft safely from point of origin to destination and maneuver the aircraft to support operational tests and collection of associated ancillary data.
Use existing procedures to solve problems in complicated situations; analyzes viable solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents.
Document mission data in flight logs.
Locate, understand, interpret, and adhere to applicable DOD, FAA, DCMA, and other organizational regulations and guidance. 
Maintain flight currency in accordance with current regulations. 
May direct aircraft operations planning, scheduling, execution, and debriefing in support of collateral tasks within the organization’s flight program.
May instruct or evaluate more junior employees and/or customers in the interpretation of industry technical standards.
May include mentoring or advisory responsibilities; provides informal task guidance to new/less experienced team members.
Up to 15% travel required. 
Up to 10% night shift 
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Minimum Requirements

Basic Qualifications:
An active TS/SCI clearance is required in order to be considered for this positionHold a current or able to obtain an FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD), FAA, and/or applicable DCMAINST 8210 series rules and regulations governing aircraft operations is required.
Candidate must possess at least 500 hours pilot in command (PIC) time in the E/M/RQ-4. 
Must be willing to work occasional nights and weekends. 
Must be willing to travel for periods of one to two weeks at a time. 
Current or previous certifications / designations should not be older than 12 months at the start date of work. 

Preferred Qualifications:
Possess at least 1,000 hours total flight time in the E/M/RQ-4, including 500 hours as PIC.
Possess at least 50 hours total flight time in the E/M/RQ-4 within the last 12 months.
Past or current Instructor pilot experience in the E/M/RQ-4 with at least 100 hours of Instructor time.
Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Instrument rating. (or military equivalent)
FAA Part 107 Commercial UAV certification.
Flight Test experience.  ... Continue Reading

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