Tactical Air Support | Captain

Tactical Air Support is recruiting an experienced Pilot-in-Command (PIC) for its Combat Air Forces/Combat Support (CAFCAS) program, operating the F-5E/F Advanced Tiger (F-5AT) at Eglin AFB, Florida. This role involves providing combat airborne adversary training services to the U.S. Air Force (USAF), supporting critical military training requirements.

About the Role

The Pilot-in-Command will operate Tactical Air Support's company-owned F-5AT aircraft to deliver combat airborne adversary training services in alignment with CAFCAS contract obligations. Responsibilities include flying the F-5AT in support of USAF combat training, contributing to the training cycles of individual units, wings, weapons schools, and combat deployments for U.S. military customers. The PIC will report to the Eglin Site Manager, may be assigned to other company aircraft, and will be required to travel as operational demands dictate. This position operates within a dynamic, high-pressure tactical flying environment, involving extended mission flights, flight-line and hangar operations, and exposure to various environmental conditions. The role also requires flexibility to work non-standard hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree with a minimum of five years of tactical recency experience, or in lieu of a degree, eight years of relevant experience.
• Military or government aviation-contractor experience is preferred.
• Weapon School Graduate or DoD Adversary qualifications.
• Fighter/attack/trainer aircraft flight and tactical experience.
• Minimum of 1,000 hours of fighter, attack, or trainer flight time, including at least 300 hours in fighter aircraft.
• DoD flight-lead qualification.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to work in the United States, able to complete a U.S. government I-9 Form.
• Must possess a current U.S. government Secret Security Clearance or higher.
• Ability to satisfy pre-employment and ongoing physical certifications.
• Hold a valid state driver's license.
• Regular and frequent travel to work sites throughout the United States is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Military pilot with Weapon School Graduate or DoD Adversary qualifications.
• Active U.S. government Secret Security Clearance or higher.
• Minimum of 1,000 hours of jet flight time.