MQ-9 Launch and Recovery Pilot, Onsite Phillipines

Albers Aerospace· ALBERS INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS
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📍 McKinney, TXFULL TIME

About this role

Job Summary:

The MQ-9 Launch and Recovery Pilot will support deployed aviation operations.

*Onsite, Philippines

 

Essential Job Duties:

  • Act as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) of MQ-9 aircraft for launch and recovery efforts.
  • Coordinate and actively participate in RPA ground and flight operations efforts; including mission planning, execution, briefing, debriefing, aircrew resource management, and safety.
  • Define, plan, organize, and execute flight plans and schedules. Review maintenance logs, weather reports, and forecasts.
  • Use Technical Orders, other documents, and reports to ascertain factors; such as aircraft weight and balance, fuel supply, route, schedule, and mechanical reliability.
  • Available to conduct 24/7 operations without scheduling restrictions
  • Maintain ability to travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites.

 

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


Required Qualifications:

  • MQ-9 Pilot with AF Form 8, LRE Qualified
  • 550 MQ-9 flight hours
  • Last flight within 12 months
  • Must possess/be able to obtain FAA Class II physical
  • Must possess/be able to obtain a US passport
  • Deploy for at least six (6) months each year
  • 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

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


Preferred Qualifications:

  • MQ-9 Launch and Recovery Instructor/Evaluator Pilot experience
  • 1,000 MQ-9 flight hours
  • Last flight within 180 days

 

Physical Requirements:

  • Able to lift 40 pounds and carry without assistance
  • OCONUS travel will be required

 

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.

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This MQ-9 Launch and Recovery Pilot, Onsite Phillipines role at Albers Aerospace is based in McKinney, TX. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the MQ-9 Launch and Recovery Pilot, Onsite Phillipines role at Albers Aerospace full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a MQ-9 Launch and Recovery Pilot, Onsite Phillipines role in the ALBERS INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS department at Albers Aerospace.
Which team or department does the MQ-9 Launch and Recovery Pilot, Onsite Phillipines at Albers Aerospace belong to?
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This MQ-9 Launch and Recovery Pilot, Onsite Phillipines position at Albers Aerospace was posted on Sep 4, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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