Senior Pilot (ISR, Deployed Only)

Location: Shalimar, Florida, United States; in-office role with deployment OCONUS on an approximate 60/30 rotation.

Company

hirify.global develops aerospace, ISR, aviation, and national security systems, including aircraft integration, testing, certification, training, and logistics support.

What you will do

• Lead and execute complex ISR flight missions in diverse operational environments.
• Plan missions, assess risk, coordinate mission-critical communications, and maintain readiness.
• Perform casualty evacuation, maritime patrol, experimental test flights, and special mission training.
• Supervise and mentor junior pilots and facilitate training programs and drills.
• Enforce aviation safety and regulatory compliance and analyze flight data and mission outcomes.
• Coordinate with engineering teams and contribute to operational and strategic decision-making.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of current pilot experience.
• 2,500–3,000 total flight hours, including 1,500–2,000 multi-engine turbine hours and 1,500–2,000 PIC hours, with 1,000–1,500 PIC hours in the aircraft type or a similar aircraft.
• At least 1,500 total fixed-wing PIC hours in multi-engine turboprop or jet aircraft, or a combination, with GTOW of 12,500 or greater. Only fixed-wing pilot time counts; simulator, helicopter, flight engineer, bombardier, navigator, RIO, EWO, WSO, NFO, and special crew time does not count.
• Commercial Pilot License with instrument and multi-engine ratings and/or unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot certification with instrument and multi-engine ratings.
• FAA-issued Class II Medical Certificate and ability to pass FAA/Military Pilot background checks, drug and alcohol screening, and pre-deployment medical assessment.
• Ability to meet current DoD and Combatant Command requirements for deployed locations and deploy for extended periods to OCONUS locations.
• Current/valid U.S. Passport, ability to obtain international travel visas, and U.S. Citizenship are required.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities, advanced aviation systems and regulations knowledge, and ability to work extended hours, holidays, and shifts.
• Current/active Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance is required. Applicants without clearance may be processed before employment; employment begins only after clearance is granted.
• Hours per airframe must be listed on the submitted resume; candidates with only rotary-wing or single-engine hours will not be considered. PIC means Captain/Aircraft Commander of record, not merely the sole manipulator of controls.

Nice to have

• Military flight training, previous ISR and OCONUS experience, and leadership experience in combat or operational missions.
• Previous Dash 8 experience and Airline Transport Pilot certification.
• Advanced degree in aviation or aerospace, or a related bachelor's degree.
• Experience with experimental and advanced aircraft systems, recent mission completion or prior service, and U.S. military survival or physiological training.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-focused work supporting aerospace, ISR, aviation, and national security objectives.
• Annual performance-based incentive pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; and a 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
• Three weeks of paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
• Application remains open for at least 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Hiring process

• List hours per airframe on the submitted resume.
• Selected candidates without an existing U.S. Government security clearance will undergo the clearance process; employment starts only after approval.