MQ-9 Pilot Instructor

Job Title: MQ-9 Pilot Instructor II / III

Department: Unmanned Aviation Svcs

Reports to: Program Manager

Location: Cherry Point MCAS, NC

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Remote work authorized: No

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

CBA: N/A

Effective Date: 16 April 2024

Security Clearance Req: SECRET

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Job Summary:

Provide MQ-9 Pilot flight instruction to facilitate student’s at VMUT-2 at MCAS Cherry Point, NC. As a Fleet Replacement Squadron Instructors (FRSI) you are responsible for coordinating RPA ground and flight operations including mission planning; execution; briefing and debriefing; aircrew resource management coordination; and compliance with safety directives and procedures.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Acts as Instructor Pilot for MQ-9s in support of customer requirements.
• (Pilot III) Serve as the individual receiving priorities and tasking the team to complete the priorities. 
• (Pilot III) Responsible for communicating any feedback or requirements back to the Squadron Operations Officer (OPSO) and/or COR for the overall completion of work. 
• (Pilot III) Be familiar with all publications listed Chief of Naval Operations Instruction (OPNAVINST) 3750.6 (series)- Naval Aviation Safety Management System, Defense Contract Management Instruction (DCMA INST) 8210.1D – Contractor’s Flight and Ground Operations, NAVAIR Instruction (NAVAIRINST) 3710.1 – Contractor’s Flight and Ground Operations, The Army Safety Program AR 385-10, or Army Equipment Safety and Maintenance Notification System AR 750-6, NAVMC 3500.14 (series) – Aviation Training and Readiness Program, NAVMC 3500.131 (series) – MQ-9A Training and Readiness (T&R) Manual, MQ-9 Enterprise Security Classification Guide – Revision 6 – 9 May 23, CNAF M-3710.7 – Naval Aviation Training and Operating Procedures and Standardization (NATOPS) General Flight and Operating Instructions Manual, A1- MQ9AA-NFM-000 – MQ-9A NATOPS manual, TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 – USAF MQ-9 Flight Manual and TO 1Q-9(M)A-1-1 – USAF MQ-9 Flight Manual, Appendix A, Performance Data. 
• (Pilot III) Be familiar with the Marine-Sierra Hotel Aviation Readiness Program (M-SHARP) and ensure all aircrew supporting this TO are properly added, tracked, and scheduled appropriately. 
• (Pilot III) Ensure all Naval Aircraft Flight Records (NAVFLIRs) OPNAV 3710/4 forms are completed after every flight and simulator event for aircrew. 
• (Pilot III) Ensure Aviation Training Forms (ATFs) are completed by instructors supporting this contract for every training event conducted. 
• Coordinates and actively participates in ground and flight operations efforts including mission planning, briefings and debriefings and counsels with students to develop and maintain a high level of proficiency and safety.
• Ensures compliance with service guidance, company policy and procedures and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.
• Performs administrative duties relative to training such as recordkeeping, monitoring student progress.
• Serves as aircraft type Subject Matter Expert (SME) for curriculum development, students and other personnel as required.
• Maintains a high level of subject knowledge, capability, and expertise.
• Performs other aircrew duties as assigned or required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Note: The duties and responsibilities described on this document are not necessarily a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Education, Experience and Certifications Required:

Minimum:

• BA/BS from accredited college or university
• No less than 10 years as a Group 5 Pilot or No less than 5 years as Group 5 Pilot II
• 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) and no less than 25 hours of MQ-9 instructor time.
• Must be qualified Mission Command Element (MCE) and Launch and Recovery Element (LRE) trained.
• Candidate shall be familiar with MCE and LRE instruction and able to teach students in both areas.
• Candidate may meet both Pilot and Sensor Operator Aircrew requirements, however no Contractor Instructor shall serve as pilot and sensor operator during a single flight or simulator event.
• Prior MQ-9 pilot training , specifically the United States Air Force (USAF) MQ-9 Pilot Initial Qualification Training course (IQT), 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.
• Maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.

Preferred:

• MQ-9 Evaluator Pilot experience
• 550 MQ-9 flight hours
• Last flight within 180 days

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift 40 pounds and carry without assistance
• CONUS travel may be required

What We Offer:

Teammates at Albers Aerospace receive a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision plans, matching 401k, Paid Time Off, 11 paid holidays, employer paid term life, AD&D, long and short-term disability, and education and certification reimbursement.

Contingent upon contract award

All candidates must be a U.S. Citizen to apply

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Cherry Point, NC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person