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Draken International

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Kinston, NC
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current FAA Class II Medical RatingFAA Instrument RatingIFR RatedCommercial, Single-Engine Pilot CertificateSecurity clearance

Job overview

Draken International is hiring a Pilot. Draken International is seeking experienced, dedicated Fighter Pilots to operate the largest fleet of commercial tactical military fighter jets. These pilots will challenge today's warriors for tomorrow's fight, supporting all branches of the United States Military, Department of Defense, and allied militaries globally. The role involves employing fighter aircraft as surrogate Adversary, Red Air, Aggressor, or Close Air Support pilots for US Military aircrew.

Key focus areas include Employ fighter aircraft throughout their flight envelope as a surrogate Adversary, Red Air, Aggressor or Close Air Support pilot for US Military aircrew, Attend mass briefings, adversary coordination briefings and other pre-flight briefings, and Plan and fly adversary missions.

Successful candidates bring United States Citizenship, FAA Class II Medical Rating, and FAA Instrument Rating. Important skills include Employ Fighter Aircraft, Attend Mass Briefings, Adversary Coordination Briefings, Pre-Flight Briefings, Plan Adversary Missions, and Fly Adversary Missions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Employ Fighter AircraftAttend Mass BriefingsAdversary Coordination BriefingsPre-Flight BriefingsPlan Adversary MissionsFly Adversary MissionsFlight DebriefingsMass DebriefingsAdhere to Training RulesAdhere to Pre-Briefed Maneuvering RestrictionsCollect Lessons LearnedDisseminate Lessons LearnedAccomplish Ground TrainingDeploy to Support Mission Requirements

Qualifications

Current FAA Class II Medical RatingCitizen of the United StatesFAA Instrument RatingIFR RatedCommercial, Single-Engine Pilot Certificate500 Hours Total Fighter Time and Current in Armed Forces Reserve or Air National Guard StatusDoD Retired or Separated With 1,000 Hours Fighter TimeBackground CheckDrug ScreeningSecurity Clearance

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Description

At Draken, we have created a new standard in aviation service capabilities for all branches of the United States Military, Department of Defense and allied militaries globally. We are looking for experienced, dedicated Fighter Pilots to operate the largest fleet of commercial tactical military fighter jets as we challenge today’s warriors for tomorrow’s fight. If you’re looking to join a team with Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Teamwork at the core of its values, apply today!

We offer: First day medical coverage; 401(k) match after 60 days, PTO available to use immediately; relocation assistance.

Qualifications

  • Employ fighter aircraft throughout their flight envelope as a surrogate Adversary, Red Air, Aggressor or Close Air Support pilot for US Military aircrew

  • Attend mass briefings, adversary coordination briefings and other pre-flight briefings. Plan and fly adversary missions. Accomplish flight debriefings and attend mass debriefings

  • Adhere to all training rules and pre-briefed maneuvering restrictions

  • Collect and disseminate lessons learned

  • Accomplish necessary ground training prior to flights

  • Deploy as required to support mission requirements

  • Other duties as required

Qualifications

Pilots shall have the education, training, technical knowledge, and experience required for their assigned function.

  1. Current FAA Class II medical rating

  2. Must be a citizen of the United States

  3. FAA Instrument Rating. All pilots shall be IFR rated and shall hold a

Commercial, Single-Engine pilot certificate

Military tactical flying experience in one of the following:

  1. 500 hours total fighter time and current in Armed Forces Reserve or Air National Guard

status, or

  1. DoD retired or separated with 1,000 hours fighter time, or

  2. DoD retired or separated with 1,300 hours total time (PIC/IP/SEFE in F/A/T-airframes) with

300 hours fighter time

*Note: Fighter time includes any F- or A- designation, as well as T-38 ADAIR, T-38 IFF, and any international exchange fighter equivalent airframe

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 [email protected] or in writing at 3330 Flightline Drive Lakeland, Florida 33811 Or 6160 North Hollywood Blvd Suite 104 Las Vegas Nevada 89115.

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.

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