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Kinston, NC and Alamogordo, NM (Holloman AFB)

Description:

Draken is looking for experienced Fighter Pilots for the role of Adversary Pilot at Kinston, NC and Alamogordo, NM.

Job Responsibilities:

• Pilots will gain and maintain flight qualification in one of our fleets of aircraft, specifically the A-4 Skyhawk and F-1 Mirage.
• Attend flight briefings, plan and fly adversary training missions, accomplish flight debriefings.
• Adhere to all training rules and pre-briefed maneuvering restrictions.
• Collect and disseminate lessons learned.
• Other squadron duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Pilots shall have the education, training, technical knowledge, and experience required for these functions.  Minimum pilot qualifications are as follows:
  • Shall be citizen of the United States.  No foreign nationals permitted.
• Military tactical flying experience in one of the following:
  • 500 hours total fighter time* and current in Armed Forces Reserve or Guard status, or
  • DoD Retired or Separated with 1000 hours fighter time*, or
  • DoD Retired or Separated with 1300 hours total time (PIC/IP/SEFE in F/A/T-aircrafts) with 300 hours fighter time*, or
  • *Fighter time includes any Government owned F-, A- designation, as well as T-38 ADAIR, T-38 IFF, and any international exchange fighter equivalent aircraft serving as Pilot in Command, Instructor Pilot, or Stan/Eval Flight Examiner.
• Shall have tactical flying qualification within the preceding 5 years. This qualification can be with the US Military Department, a foreign DoD equivalent, or a US DoD Contractor providing ADAIR or Close-air-support on another DoD contract. This may be waived on a case-by-case basis based on experience level of hiring candidate.
• Previous qualified DoD flight lead (4-ship for ADAIR) in F- or A- designated
• aircraft.
• Current FAA Class II medical rating.
• FAA Rating.  All pilots shall be IFR rated and shall hold a single engine commercial pilot certificate.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET Clearance. 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS  

Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Draken participates in E-Verify and applicants selected for employment will be required to provide proof of citizenship and identification.  

https://www.uscis.gov/us-citizenship/proof-us-citizenship-and-identification-when-applying-a-job  

https://www.e-verify.gov   

• Background Check required  

• Drug Screening Required  

• Security clearance may be required  

EEO STATEMENT  

Draken International is a drug-free workplace committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf  

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf  

PAY TRANSPARENCY STATEMENT   

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.  

ACCESSIBILITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION   

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Draken International LLC. complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Draken International LLC. via email hr@drakenintl.com or in writing at 3330 Flightline Drive Lakeland, Florida 33811.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES  

Please note that Draken International LLC. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Draken International LLC will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Draken International LLC explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Draken International LLC.