MQ-9 Instructor Pilot

Location: MCAS Cherry Point, NC

Job Description: The Rockhill 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.

***(If California or Washington position, include wage range. CBA rate if applicable, or a range if not.)

***Washington only, include the following benefits statement: The benefits available to eligible TRG employees generally include PTO, opportunity to enroll in Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, and 401K.

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:

• Current MQ-9 qualification for MCE and LRE (Form 8). Recently expired Form 8 will be considered.
• Must have commercial pilot certificate with instrument rating.
• Must have Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) rating.
• Must have LR instructor experience.
• Weapon instructor experience is desired.
• Formal Training Unit (FTU) experience is desired.
• Ability to obtain an FAA Class II medical certificate.

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.