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Blue Air Training

Pilot

North Las Vegas, NV · On-site

Pilot will operate company owned aircraft, including: OV-10 Bronco, PC-9, IAR-823 Brasov, Bell-206 ... Must be previously qualified DoD flight lead (4-shhip for ADAIR, 2-ship for CCAS) in F- or A ...

U.S. Army Forces Command

PILOT

Aberdeen, MD · On-site +1

$142K - $185K/yr

Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer * Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR ... Please note - the pilot certificate must include the rating(s) appropriate to the work of the ...

Textron

Minimum Qualifications Previously DoD Tactically Trained Fighter Pilot Previously qualified 4-Ship/Division Flight Lead 700 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) of any fixed wing DOD-owned/operated fighter ...

Textron

Pilot - Skillbridge

Cherry Point, NC · On-site

Minimum Qualifications • Previously DoD Tactically Trained Fighter Pilot • Previously qualified 4-Ship/Division Flight Lead • 700 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) of any fixed wing DOD-owned ...

Blue Air Training

Pilot (Part-Time)

Fort Smith, AR · On-site

Pilot will operate company owned aircraft, including: OV-10 Bronco, PC-9, IAR-823 Brasov, Bell-206 ... Must be previously qualified DoD flight lead (4-shhip for ADAIR, 2-ship for CCAS) in F- or A ...

Blue Air Training

Pilot (Part-Time)

Avon Park, FL · On-site

Pilot will operate company owned aircraft, including: OV-10 Bronco, PC-9, IAR-823 Brasov, Bell-206 ... Must be previously qualified DoD flight lead (4-shhip for ADAIR, 2-ship for CCAS) in F- or A ...

Platform Aerospace

NY · On-site

$90 - $140/hr

UAV PILOT II-III Contractor - 1099 Hollywood, MD, US This position may be filled as a full-time ... Must currently possess and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance. * Must have ability to ...

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How much do dod pilot jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for dod pilot in the United States is $130,916.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $155,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a DoD pilot?

A DoD Pilot is a military or civilian aviator who operates aircraft for the U.S. Department of Defense. They may fly combat, transport, surveillance, or training missions, depending on their branch and assignment. DoD Pilots undergo rigorous training, including military flight school and specialized instruction for their aircraft. They must meet strict medical, physical, and operational requirements to ensure mission readiness.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a DoD pilot?

To thrive as a DoD Pilot, you need advanced aeronautical knowledge, flight experience, and a military or FAA pilot certification. Familiarity with military aircraft, flight planning systems, and mission-specific navigation or communication technologies is essential. Leadership, composure under pressure, and strong teamwork skills set outstanding pilots apart. These competencies are critical to ensure safe, effective operations in challenging, high-stakes environments while meeting mission objectives.

What are some common challenges faced by DoD pilots during missions?

DoD Pilots often operate in dynamic and unpredictable environments, requiring them to quickly adapt to changing mission parameters, weather conditions, or airspace restrictions. They must maintain high situational awareness and precise communication with team members, ground control, and supporting units. Intensive training is provided to prepare for potential emergencies, complex maneuvers, or high-stress combat scenarios. Successfully managing these challenges is key to mission success and personal safety.

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Infographic showing various Dod Pilot job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,916 per year, or $62.9 per hour.

MQ-9 Launch and Recovery Pilot II

Albers Aerospace

Yuma, AZ • On-site

$70 - $75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job 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.
Albers Aerospace is seeking a candidate for a Launch and Recovery MQ-9 Pilot to support USMC aviation operations. This job is in Yuma, Arizona and the candidate must reside/relocate or deploy to Yuma, AZ.
Essential Job Functions:
  • Act as pilot in command (PIC) of MQ-9 aircraft and provide safe Launch and Recovery operations of aircraft.
  • Participate in all phases of flight to include planning/briefing, execution, debrief and crew resource management.
  • Adhere to specific military, civilian and ICAO flight rules to include compliance with FAA regulations.
  • Provides expertise in the operation of unmanned aircraft. Develop briefing and training materials to support flight operations.
  • Plans and performs a wide range of in-process analog, digital, microwave, optical and mechanical systems and equipment under ambient and environmental conditions.
  • Technical knowledge and experience with UAS operations to facilitate their integration safely and efficiently into the NAS.
  • This effort requires collaboration with US Government organizations and the Original Equipment manufacturer.
  • Ultimately, technical knowledge and experience to support UAS integration into the NAS without reducing existing capacity, decreasing safety, negatively impacting current operators, or increasing the risk to airspace users or persons and property on the ground any more than the integration of comparable new and novel technologies

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:
  • Qualified C-Band Launch and Recovery MQ-9 Pilot or previously qualified Launch and Recovery MQ-9 Pilot (Form 8 within last 3 years)
  • Must have at least 200 hours as MQ-9 Pilot-in-Command (PIC)
  • Must possess current FAA Class II Medical Certificate or DoD equivalent
  • Must have the ability to travel in CONUS
  • Maintaining a DoD Secret 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
  • Bachelor Degree (maybe substituted for experience)

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
  • For non-military pilots, copies of: Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Airplane Category Rating and Instrument-Airplane Rating or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with an Airplane Category Rating

Preferred Qualifications:
  • MQ-9 Launch and Recovery Instructor/Evaluator Pilot experience
  • 500 MQ-9 flight hours
  • Last flight within 180 days

Physical Requirements:
  • Able to lift 40 pounds and carry without assistance

Reasonable Accommodations
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What We Offer:
Teammates at Albers Aerospace receive a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision plans, matching 401k, 10 days of PTO the first year and 15 after that, 11 holidays, employer paid term life, AD&D, long and short-term disability, and education and certification reimbursement.
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)
Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

The pay range for this role is:
70 - 75 USD per hour (Global Deployer- YUMA)

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