Global Hawk Pilot | RQ-4 Global Hawk

Position Summary

The Global Hawk Pilot conducts ground and flight operations of the RQ-4 Global Hawk within an Other operation supporting flight research activities. The pilot serves as PIC and, when qualified, as an instructor while supporting flight testing, mission planning, training development, and safe execution of deployed and local operations.

Schedule

• Full-time.
• Regular hours are generally Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; additional hours may be required.
• Day and night flight-line operations may be required.
• CONUS and OCONUS deployments are routine and require travel.
• Missions may last up to 10 hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute RQ-4 ground and flight operations.
• Serve as PIC and, when qualified, as an instructor on the RQ-4.
• Conduct ground and flight testing of modified aircraft.
• Develop and support operational, training, and safety procedures.
• Develop procedures supporting new aircraft modifications as required.
• Support Crew Resource Management, mission planning, briefings, debriefings, and lessons learned.
• Plan and execute ground and flight safety activities.
• Support FAA Certificates of Authorization for operations within the National Airspace System.
• Maintain compliance with applicable FAA regulations and operational policies and procedures.

Requirements

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land privileges and Instrument Rating.
• Current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate or higher.
• Minimum 500 hours PIC.
• Bachelor's degree plus 7 years of aviation experience.
• Flight operations crew member experience.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline.
• Military flight experience.
• RQ-4 Global Hawk experience.
• Flight test experience.
• Multi-Engine Rating.
• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate.
• Crew aircraft experience.
• Aviation instructor experience.
• Experience working with FAA Certificates of Authorization.
• Secret security clearance.

Benefits

• Employee ownership benefits.
• Insurance coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid time off.
• Health and wellness incentives.
• Tuition and certification reimbursement.
• Professional growth opportunities.