MQ-Pilot

Albers Aerospace LLC is a professional services company currently working for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and commercial clients; competing as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) under several NAICS codes. 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 was founded on the principles of Integrity, Commitment, & Excellence “ICE”– principles tested during the founders’ time in the military –with the goal of delivering industry leading products and services while endeavoring to make our employee’s lives better.

Job Title: MQ-9 Pilot Department: Unmanned Aviation Svcs Reports to: Dir, Unmanned Aviation Svcs Location: Yuma, Arizona (Must reside or relocate to Yuma, AZ, no exceptions)
Full/Part Time: Full‑Time/Flex Remote work authorized: No FLSA Classification: Non‑Exempt CBA: N/A Effective Date: 1 June 2025 Security Clearance Req: TOP SECRET

Albers Aerospace is seeking a candidate for a Launch and Recovery or Mission Control Element qualified MQ-9 Pilot to support USMC aviation operations. This job is in Yuma, Arizona and candidate must reside or be willing to relocate to Yuma, AZ.

Pay is $70 per hour, or $145,600 per year for full‑time.

• Act as pilot in command (PIC) of MQ‑9 aircraft and provide safe operation of the 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• None.

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; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Minimum:

• 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 II Medical Certificate or DoD equivalent
• Must have the ability to travel on CONUS/OCONUS deployments
• Must possess/be able to obtain a US passport
• Maintaining a DoD 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 (may be 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…