United States Air Force | Pilot

The U.S. Air Force is seeking qualified Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Pilots to operate advanced aircraft such as the MQ-9 Reaper and RQ-4 Global Hawk from its location in the USA. This is an Officer position requiring a commitment to active duty service.

About the Role

Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Pilots will operate sophisticated unmanned aerial systems for government operations. This role involves flying cutting-edge aircraft and requires adherence to a 10-year active-duty service commitment as a U.S. Air Force Officer. Candidates will receive specialized training to excel in this demanding position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in any major with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Age between 18 and 42 years at the time of application.
• Eligibility for a Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
• Ability to complete a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).
• Normal color vision with distance visual acuity 20/70 correctable to 20/20 (or 20/400 correctable to 20/20 for RPA pilots).
• Near visual acuity of 20/30 without correction.
• No history of hay fever, asthma, or allergies after the age of 12.
• Must meet Air Force weight and physical conditioning requirements.
• Successful completion of the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT).
• Completion of Officer Training School (OTS), Air Force Academy (AFA), or AFROTC.
• Completion of Air Force Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training.
• Proficiency in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures, and mission tactics.
• A 10-year active-duty service commitment.
• Height specifications are subject to aircraft requirements; all heights are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Officer rank.
• Non-type-rated candidates are welcome.