Sr. UAV Pilot (Global Hawk RQ-4)

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a self-motivated, hard-working full-time pilot for the Republic of Korea Global Hawk Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Program in Sacheon, South Korea.

Job duties include:

- Operating the RQ-4 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) during training and operational flights.

- Provides classroom academic instruction, ground simulator and flight training to Korean Air Force pilots.

- Defines, plans, organizes and executes complex flight and ground training events.

- Conducts briefings, debriefings, and coordinates with maintenance personnel to analyze and correct vehicle discrepancies.

- May conduct simulated events using the global hawk exportable trainer (GHET) to demonstration flight characteristics with Korean Air Force pilots, government officials or other personnel to exhibit vehicle performance, flying qualities and system capabilities.

- Provide expertise and over-the-shoulder support for in-flight anomalies.

- SME for international customer regarding system operation, flight characteristics, and associated publications.

This position will be a long-term expatriate opportunity. This position will include HOLA, COLA and other incentives for working this assignment overseas

Basic Qualifications:

- Typically, the ideal candidate will have 9 years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 13 years of experience in lieu of degree.

- Must be a US Citizen with current DoD Secret Clearance

- Must have a current civilian or military instrument qualification

- Must have a current or expired RQ-4 aircraft commander qualification with a minimum of 500 hours of RQ-4 flight experience

- Must hold an FAA Commercial Pilot or ATP license

- Must hold a FAA Class II medical certificate or military equivalent flight physical

- Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in aircrew instruction

- Able to commit to 1 year overseas assignment to Sacheon, South Korea

- Must be able to support the 24/7 operations environment and adapt to changing priorities based on mission need

- Willingness to work after hours and weekends as required

Preferred Qualifications:
- Currently qualified Global Hawk Instructor Pilot.
- Experience working with non-English-speaking personnel
- Experience working in the defense aviation industry
- Experience developing operational plans and personnel utilization to maximize flight hours
- Experience leading an operational site in close coordination with the customer
- Active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
- Experience with the administrative tasks required to comply with U.S. Government oversight

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.