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Pilot

On-site
  • Houston, Texas, United States

Job description

About Us:

RAVN Aerospace is headquartered in Ellington Field, Texas with various operating sites around the country. We offer a wide range of aviation services to assist governments, international organizations, and private sector entities. The aviation services fall into three main categories: Air-to-Air threat replication, Close Air Support, and Test and Evaluation. We provide on and off-site aircraft operation for a diverse customer base in all areas of the aviation and aerospace industry with operating locations around the globe.

We maintain a fleet of three Aero Vodochody L-39ZA (Albatros) and ten BaE Hawk Mk. 67 aircraft; both have repeatedly proven to be extremely reliable in all environmental conditions, and both can carry a variety of sensors and payloads. We are currently hiring Pilots supporting government clients.


Job requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Be a U.S. citizen; no foreign nationals permitted.

  • Current security clearance (minimum SECRET//NOFORN level)

  • Possess military tactical flying experience:

    • 500 hours total tactical aircraft time and current Armed Forces Reserve or Guard status, or

    • 1000 hours tactical aircraft time if DoD Retired or Separated, or

    • 1300 hours total time with 300 hours tactical aircraft time for retired/separated candidates.

  • Previous qualified DoD flight lead (4-ship for ADAIR, 2-ship for CCAS) in F- or A- designated aircraft.

  • Tactical flying qualification within the preceding 5 years (US Military Department, a foreign DoD equivalent, or a US DoD Contractor providing ADAIR or Close-air-support on another DoD contract.)

    • *Tactical aircraft time in support of ADAIR is defined as flight hours in any Government owned F-, A- designation, as well as T-38 ADAIR, T-38 IFF, and any international exchange fighter equivalent aircraft serving as Pilot in Command, Instructor Pilot, or Stan/Eval Flight Examiner.

    • Note: It is possible to waive this qualification requirement on a case by case basis based on the experience level of hiring candidates.

  • Previous qualified DoD flight lead experience in F- or A-designated aircraft.

  • Current FAA Class II medical rating.

  • FAA Commercial and Instrument Rating.

Aircrew Responsibilities:


  • Primarily flying ADAIR and/or CCAS sorties in support of DoD contracts. Additional sorties may include various RDT&E support (if required).

  • Primary location(s) TBD upon contract award.

  • Expect travel up to 50%.

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