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Akima

Government / Defence / Aerospace

United States | Colorado Springs

Tow Pilot - Various Piston Aircraft

NTR

VARIOUS

VARIOUS PISTON AIRCRAFT

Employment - Permanent

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Minimum requirements

Total time

500 hours

Type rating

Not required (Training Provided)

Flight time notes

50 hours of tailwheel aircraft experience.

Preferred time

Tow endorsement preferred.
Experience with Air Force Flight Operations preferred.

License req.

CPL

Open to Lic. Holders

FAA

Medical

Class 2

Covid-19 vaccination

Required where permitted by applicable law

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.

Compensation and benefits

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Insurance - Dental

Insurance - Life

Insurance - Medical

Insurance - Vision

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.