Description
NASA AOD is seeking a Pilot to assist with the capability to land in Baikonur, Kazakhstan in support of US Astronaut launch and landing missions. The airfield requires a Russian-speaking pilot’s presence in the cockpit.
Essential Functions
The applicant must be able to support a compensated quarantine period of up to 14 days before missions, and be willing to comply with NASA’s pre-deployment medical requirements (temperature monitoring/logging, etc.).The applicant’s English and Russian speaking abilities will be evaluated as part of the interview process. The position will require roughly 2 hours of ground training on aircraft systems prior to mission execution.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Job Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Required: Fluency in speaking the English and Russian languages
• Experience operating under an FAA Instrument Pilot Certificate or equivalent with an Airplane rating
Qualifications
• Minimum 500 hours total pilot time
• Desired: Experience communicating in Russian with Air Traffic Control (ATC)
• Required: Current Passport with the ability to obtain a Russian Multiple Entry Visa and Kazakhstan Visa
• Desired: Current Russian Multiple Entry Visa (MEV) and Kazakhstan Visa
• Must be able to pass NASA’s Qualified Non-Crewmember (QNC) medical screening requirement and complete required QNC training
• Must be an American Citizen
Yulista offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disabilities, protected military or veteran status. To apply for this position, or view all of our job openings, visit us online at [redacted] click on career opportunities.