Responsibilities

MSTS is seeking a professional pilot to join our Aviation Department to support the Remote Sensing Laboratory located at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, NV. We operate both fixed wing aircraft and helicopters making this a unique dual rated pilot position.

Responsibilities

Initially perform pilot duties as a Second in Command (Pilot 1, see below) in a King Air 350ER and AW139s, with the intent to upgrade to Pilot in Command in both. Continued employment is contingent on the successful completion of both Type rating courses (KingAir 350 and AW139).
The NNSA Air unit is first and foremost an emergency response team. The emergency we are prepared for is rare. However, pilots must be prepared to respond if activated. As such, MSTS has very reasonable but strict standby requirements for the response teams.
Standby requirements and considerations include:
- Pilots are required to be on standby as needed, usually 2-3 weeks at a time. Occasionally longer than 3 weeks depending on staffing.
- Pilots are paid $40 per day extra to be on standby.
- Pilots must be within 2 hours of your assigned base while on standby.
- Pilots on standby must have reliable cell phone reception.
- Pilot must remain fit to fly while on standby.
- If called out, pilots must be able to deploy for potentially several weeks straight.
- Standby positions require an additional physical and various inoculations to maintain a deployable status.
Deployments for several weeks at a time are possible for both emergency response and non-emergency response missions.
Pilots will develop written mission planning documents, risk/hazards assessments for missions, perform and provide safety and mission briefings to the technical crew, e.g., mission scientists, and electronic technician/operators.
Perform other related work as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

At least 6 years of professional level experience.
At a minimum, must hold an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument ratings in both Airplane Multi-engine Land and Rotorcraft Helicopter.
At a minimum, must hold an FAA Second Class Medical Certificate.
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent and at least 2 years of professional level experience. FAA pilot certificate with necessary category and class ratings required.
Must have documented flight experience that meets or exceeds 1500 hours total time with at least 500 hours in airplanes and 500 hours in helicopters.
Thorough knowledge of FAA regulations, Part 91 Operations and Public Aircraft Operations.
Applicant is required to consent for the release of their information maintained in the FAA Pilot Records Database in accordance with 14CFR Part 111.
Will be required to complete external simulator training and obtains required type rating, as applicable.
Will be required to complete internal second in command syllabus in assigned aircraft.
Must possess excellent communications skills.
Desired:
FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate Airplane Multiengine Land and Rotorcraft-Helicopter.
2500 hours total time with 300 hours in King Air series aircraft and 300 hours in twin turbine helicopters in the previous 24 months.
AW-139 Type Rating
BE-300 Type Rating.
Proline Fusion Avionics experience.
FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificates.
Turbine aircraft experience.
Formal Training at an FAA Part 142 Training Center such as Flight Safety.
Must be willing and able to work non-standard hours in various environments, and deploy worldwide on short notice.
Must be willing and able to fulfill a standby emergency response duty position.
The primary work location will be based at the Remote Sensing Laboratories at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
Work schedule for this position will be 4/10’s, Monday – Thursday (subject to change).
Much of the scheduled work takes place during normal working hours (0630-1700) Monday-Thursday. However, there are occasions where weekend and off-hours work are required. During these times, pilots are required to adjust their schedules to accommodate the nonstandard mission requirements.
Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
Must possess a valid driver's license.

Annual salary range: Pilot 1 $79,996.80 – $119,995.20.

This position starts within the Pilot 1 range. Pilots are upgraded from Pilot 1 through Pilot 4 based on the following:
Pilot 1- New hire, type rating course competed and internal SIC qualification program in one aircraft.
Pilot 2- Type rating in both, internal SIC qualification program in both aircraft.
Pilot 3- Upgrade to PIC in one aircraft, SIC in other.
Pilot 4- Upgrade to PIC in both aircraft.

Annual Salary:

Pilot 1 $79,996.80 – $119,995.20.
Pilot 2 $104,000.00 – $156,000.00
Pilot 3 $128,003.20 – $192,004.80
Pilot 4 $152,006.40 – $228,009.60