AVIAN
MQ-25A Stingray Air Vehicle Pilot
AVIAN, Patuxent Highland (historical), Maryland, United States
AVIAN is seeking an
MQ-25A Stingray Air Vehicle Pilot (AVP)
to join the Navy’s dedicated UAV test squadron, UX-24, in Patuxent River, Maryland. Become part of a dynamic team of military, government, and contractors who are on the forefront of Naval Aviation and are working to introduce the newest Navy unmanned aircraft into the airwing of the future. We are looking for a
subject matter expert in Carrier Based Aerial Refueling Operations
to take the MQ-25A from first-flight through introduction to the carrier airwing, and beyond. Join us in Southern Maryland, close to Washington, DC and Baltimore, surrounded by miles of beautiful shorelines and away from the desert heat! At AVIAN, we believe in the extraordinary potential of every individual. As an employee owner at AVIAN, you will find that we have cultivated an employee-first mentality. By prioritizing talent over experience, we ensure that every hire we make is as unique as the position that they will be filling. Our commitment to providing our customers and employees with an unmatched experience sets us apart. We believe that every team member has a stake in the success of AVIAN, and we strive to ensure that each member of our team knows that their contributions matter. Taking care of each other is a cornerstone of the AVIAN philosophy. Being part of the AVIAN team means being part of a team that takes pride in being expansive in our community because our impact doesn’t stop in the workplace. The selected candidate will support a wide range of test and evaluation requirements to include: Supporting technical planning meetings, test plan development, test event planning, test procedure and flight card development, flight briefings, post event support, test reporting, and deficiency reporting. Act as and Air Vehicle Pilot (AVP) and Unmanned Aircraft Commander (UAC) aircraft for MQ-25A flight test operations. Coordinate and actively participate in UAS ground and flight operations, including mission planning, test flight execution, flight briefing and debriefing, aircrew resource management, risk management, and flight safety reporting. Prepare for flight operations Plan, organize, and execute flight plans and schedules, including review of air vehicle configuration, maintenance logs, weather reports, and weather forecasts. Use Technical Orders, other documents, and aircraft reports to ascertain factors; such as aircraft weight and balance, fueling, route, schedule, and mechanical reliability. Maintain ability to travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites. Most work will be conducted on-site at NAS Patuxent River, MD, however, some domestic travel will be required in support of flight test activities Must be a graduate of a full-length course of instruction from a recognized military test pilot school, e.g. USNTPS, USAFTPS, Empire or EPNER. Commercial pilot or a UAV Air Vehicle Operator/Pilot (AVO/P) designation by U.S. Armed Forces. Minimum of 1,500 documented flight hours (manned and/or unmanned). Large UAS (Group 4-5) AVP experience desired Five years relevant experience, to include three years of Test Project Officer experience, desired. Fixed-wing and/or carrier-based flight experience highly desired. Experience with air-to-air refueling preferred. Able to demonstrate effective oral and written communications skills. Active Department of Defense Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret. Active FAA Second Class medical certificate (at time of hire). Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required. The salary range for this role is $165,000-$240,000. At AVIAN, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being. AVIAN is a service-based organization. As an equal opportunity employer, our policy of business is to seek the most qualified candidate for each talent opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, religious belief, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual preference, physical or mental handicap, lawful political affiliation or veteran’s status.
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MQ-25A Stingray Air Vehicle Pilot (AVP)
to join the Navy’s dedicated UAV test squadron, UX-24, in Patuxent River, Maryland. Become part of a dynamic team of military, government, and contractors who are on the forefront of Naval Aviation and are working to introduce the newest Navy unmanned aircraft into the airwing of the future. We are looking for a
subject matter expert in Carrier Based Aerial Refueling Operations
to take the MQ-25A from first-flight through introduction to the carrier airwing, and beyond. Join us in Southern Maryland, close to Washington, DC and Baltimore, surrounded by miles of beautiful shorelines and away from the desert heat! At AVIAN, we believe in the extraordinary potential of every individual. As an employee owner at AVIAN, you will find that we have cultivated an employee-first mentality. By prioritizing talent over experience, we ensure that every hire we make is as unique as the position that they will be filling. Our commitment to providing our customers and employees with an unmatched experience sets us apart. We believe that every team member has a stake in the success of AVIAN, and we strive to ensure that each member of our team knows that their contributions matter. Taking care of each other is a cornerstone of the AVIAN philosophy. Being part of the AVIAN team means being part of a team that takes pride in being expansive in our community because our impact doesn’t stop in the workplace. The selected candidate will support a wide range of test and evaluation requirements to include: Supporting technical planning meetings, test plan development, test event planning, test procedure and flight card development, flight briefings, post event support, test reporting, and deficiency reporting. Act as and Air Vehicle Pilot (AVP) and Unmanned Aircraft Commander (UAC) aircraft for MQ-25A flight test operations. Coordinate and actively participate in UAS ground and flight operations, including mission planning, test flight execution, flight briefing and debriefing, aircrew resource management, risk management, and flight safety reporting. Prepare for flight operations Plan, organize, and execute flight plans and schedules, including review of air vehicle configuration, maintenance logs, weather reports, and weather forecasts. Use Technical Orders, other documents, and aircraft reports to ascertain factors; such as aircraft weight and balance, fueling, route, schedule, and mechanical reliability. Maintain ability to travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites. Most work will be conducted on-site at NAS Patuxent River, MD, however, some domestic travel will be required in support of flight test activities Must be a graduate of a full-length course of instruction from a recognized military test pilot school, e.g. USNTPS, USAFTPS, Empire or EPNER. Commercial pilot or a UAV Air Vehicle Operator/Pilot (AVO/P) designation by U.S. Armed Forces. Minimum of 1,500 documented flight hours (manned and/or unmanned). Large UAS (Group 4-5) AVP experience desired Five years relevant experience, to include three years of Test Project Officer experience, desired. Fixed-wing and/or carrier-based flight experience highly desired. Experience with air-to-air refueling preferred. Able to demonstrate effective oral and written communications skills. Active Department of Defense Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret. Active FAA Second Class medical certificate (at time of hire). Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required. The salary range for this role is $165,000-$240,000. At AVIAN, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being. AVIAN is a service-based organization. As an equal opportunity employer, our policy of business is to seek the most qualified candidate for each talent opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, religious belief, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual preference, physical or mental handicap, lawful political affiliation or veteran’s status.
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