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The UAS Pilot III will act as pilot in command (PIC) of MQ-9 aircraft and provide safe operation of the aircraft in CONUS and OCONUS locations. Essential Responsibilities: * 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. * Provide expertise in the operation of unmanned aircraft. Develop briefing and training materials to support flight operations. * Plan and perform a wide range of in-process analog, digital, microwave, optical and mechanical systems and equipment under ambient and environmental conditions. * Provide 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. * Provide 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. Minimum Qualifications: * Must have an active Top-Secret US Government clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance. * BA/BS from an accredited college or university in one of the following disciplines: engineering, business, logistics, management, math, sciences, and professional aeronautics with 5 plus years in the performance and execution of US military requirements * Within the last 10 years, at least one year of management experience shall be in technical program/project work related to U.S. Naval U.S. Naval / U.S Air Force (UAS) flight operations. * Qualified MQ-9 Pilot or previously qualified 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 I or Class II Medical Certificate or DOD equivalent. * Must have excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to professionally interface with numerous levels of management, customers, and peers. * The ability to work extended hours and travel as required. * The ability to work as a team to accomplish mission requirements. * The ability to obtain and maintain a DOD clearance. Preferred Qualifications: * Qualified MQ-9 Line of Sight Launch and Recovery (LOS L/R) Pilot or previously qualified MQ-9 LOS L/R Pilot (Form 8 within last 3 years) * Current or previously qualified MQ-9 instructor pilot. #TAMOD Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits: This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future. Compensation Details:
$89.84 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: * Health, dental, and vision insurance * Paid time off and holidays * Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) * Educational reimbursement * Parental leave * Employee stock purchase plan * Tax-saving options * Disability and life insurance * Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting:
07/02/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters .