ADAIR Pilot-in-Command-Eglin AFB

Tactical Air Support Inc. ADAIR Pilot-in-Command Starting salary range: $190,000-$200,000/DOE

Position Summary Tactical Air is currently seeking an Adversary Air (ADAIR) Pilot-in-Command to join our team. Tactical Air's Flight Operations deploys advanced aircraft operated by experienced fighter pilots to military installations in support of Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Army individual unit, wing, and weapons school level training and combat deployment training cycles.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an ADAIR Pilot for assignment in support of the CAFCAS program, operating Tactical Air's F-5E/F Advanced Tiger (F-5AT) fighter in support of combat airborne adversary training services for USAF. Successful candidates will receive initial or transition training in Tactical Air's F-5AT fighter aircraft prior to assignment with the contract program.

The ideal candidate for the ADAIR Pilot-in-Command position will be highly experienced, professional, disciplined, team-oriented, technically astute, and responsive to the needs of the company and its Department of Defense (DoD) customers. This position will report to the Eglin Site Manager for the safe and effective operation of company-owned aircraft in support of combat airborne training services. Pilots may be assigned to fly in any of the company's aircraft and will be expected to travel as needed to support contract requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of tactical recency experience, or in lieu of degree, eight years of relevant experience preferably in the military or with a government aviation contractor.
• Weapon School Graduate or DoD Adversary.
• Requisite fighter/attack/trainer aircraft flight and tactical experience.
• 1000-hour fighter, attack, or trainer time with at least 300 hours fighter.
• DoD flight lead qualification.
• Regular travel to various work sites throughout the U.S. may be required.
• Valid state driver's license.
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance.

Work Environment While performing the duties of this position, employees may encounter the following, but not limited to, work situations:

• Fast-paced, high-pressure, tactical flying environment.
• Long hours of flight during missions or task orders.
• Flight line, aircraft hangar, or warehouse environment with exposure to loud noises, fumes from engines and chemicals, unpredictable climate (hot/cold), and electrical shock, or trip or slip hazards.
• Long periods of sitting in a confined space in cold and hot temperatures.
• Specific work hours determined by site/location, operational, departmental, or contractual requirements.
• Routine non-standard flexible work hours will be required.
• Evening, weekend, holiday, and overtime work will be required.
• Frequent travel to various work sites throughout the U.S. is required.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

• Must be eligible to work in the United States and complete a U.S. government I-9 Form.
• Current U.S. government Secret Security Clearance or higher required.
• Pre-employment and ongoing physical certficiations required.
• Tactical Air Support is a Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace. Pre-employment, random, or for cause drug/alcohol testing (including for marijuana) required.

Tactical Air Support is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer

I understand that if an offer of employment is made, I may be required to undergo investigation into all statements and references contained in this application. Said investigation may include credit, driving, criminal background, professional references, and other background checks. By applying for this position, I authorize post-offer investigation into my background as necessary and as a condition of employment. Note: a criminal conviction does not constitute an automatic bar to employment and will be considered only as it substantially relates to the position in question.

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