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MQ-9 Launch and Recovery Pilot, Onsite Phillipines

Albers Aerospace · albersaerospace.com
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The job in short

MQ-9 drone launch and recovery pilot.

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Found
27 d ago · posted 2026-09-04
Location as listed
McKinney, TX
Role
Defense / Government Specialist
Source
The company’s own careers site

Full description

Our core competencies include systems engineering, program management, logistics, production support, aircraft maintenance, and aviation/aerospace services. We were founded in 2015 and since our establishment, we have been attracting the best talent in our fields of interest enabling us to provide cutting-edge solutions and support to our warfighters. We understand and provide expert consultation on weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs. We know defense and we know aircraft systems. Job Summary: The MQ-9 Launch and Recovery Pilot will support deployed aviation operations. *Onsite, Philippines Essential Job Duties: • Act as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) of MQ-9 aircraft for launch and recovery efforts. • Coordinate and actively participate in RPA ground and flight operations efforts; including mission planning, execution, briefing, debriefing, aircrew resource management, and safety. • Define, plan, organize, and execute flight plans and schedules. Review maintenance logs, weather reports, and forecasts. • Use Technical Orders, other documents, and reports to ascertain factors; such as aircraft weight and balance, fuel supply, route, schedule, and mechanical reliability. • Available to conduct 24/7 operations without scheduling restrictions • Maintain ability to travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites. 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. Required Qualifications: • MQ-9 Pilot with AF Form 8, LRE Qualified • 550 MQ-9 flight hours • Last flight within 12 months • Must possess/be able to obtain FAA Class II physical • Must possess/be able to obtain a US passport • Deploy for at least six (6) months each year • Maintaining a DoD Security Clearance is required • Prior DoD pilot training, specifically the USAF’s Undergraduate Pilot Training, or USA, USN, USMC, or USCG equivalent fixed wing training program Or • Initial Formal Training Upgrade (IFTU) training in the MQ-9 via the 18X pipeline or the following FAA certificate/rating: Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Airplane Category Rating and Instrument-Airplane Rating Preferred Qualifications: • MQ-9 Launch and Recovery Instructor/Evaluator Pilot experience • 1,000 MQ-9 flight hours • Last flight within 180 days Physical Requirements: • Able to lift 40 pounds and carry without assistance • OCONUS travel will be required

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