Akima
Government / Defence / Aerospace
United States | Colorado Springs
Tow Pilot - Various Piston Aircraft
VARIOUS
VARIOUS PISTON AIRCRAFT
Minimum requirements
- 50 hours of tailwheel aircraft experience.
- Tow endorsement preferred.
- Experience with Air Force Flight Operations preferred.
Additional requirements
- High School Diploma/Equivalent.
- Valid Driver License.
- Must pass background and drug screening.
Job description
Performs glider/sailplane towing operations at the U.S. Air Force Academy (KAFF) Airfield. These operations include area tows, pattern tows, wave tows, and high altitude (12,500’) tows on USAF owned and operated gliders.
Conducts pre-flights, minor preventive maintenance, positioning of aircraft in hangars, assisting in fueling operations when requested and assisting other pilots in rope set up when requested.
On occasion ALS Tow pilots are deployed to neighboring states to support USAF training and competitions.
Compensation and benefits
Summary
- $68.47 Hourly
- Health Savings Account (if you elect an HSA medical plan)
- Flexible Savings Accounts for dependent care and health expense
- A TRICARE Supplement Plan available for retired military personnel
- Optional coverage such as Critical Illness Insurance and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage, and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
- Commuter Benefits
- Membership in NASA Federal Credit Union
- 401(K) Plan
Equal opportunity employer
Akima is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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Base location
United States | Colorado Springs
COS - Colorado Springs
