Fighter Pilot A4 Skyhawk

Top Aces is a privately owned, Montreal-based global leader in aerospace and defence founded in 2000 by three former Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 fighter pilots. We provide advanced adversary (Red Air), air-defense and Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) training services to allied forces around the globe, including Canada, Germany and the USA.

Top Aces is changing the face of air combat training with our innovative technology, highly experienced team and unparalleled safety record of more than 100 000 operational training hours flown in support of our customers worldwide. Our dynamic team contributes to delivering on our purpose of training the next generation of combat leaders by living our values of Service, Integrity, Excellence, and Together every day

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We are hiring a

Fighter Pilot (m/f/d)

Nordholz (Germany)

Rostock-Laage (Germany)

The Fighter Pilot is the essential player in our Service provided to the German Airforce and is reporting to the Deputy Chief Pilot Germany.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain operational safety: assess and mitigate risks to Top Aces Inc. equipment, personnel and reputation. Maintain ATPL or Commercial Pilot license, medical certification, and COM required currencies. 100% compliance with applicable TC and/or German Bundeswehr regulations and training rules. When Top Aces Inc. aircraft are operated outside the domestic airspace of Germany, pilots may be required to refer to foreign publications and adhere to foreign regulations in order to safely and effectively carry out their mission. Conduct operations in accordance with Top Aces Inc. COM, AFM and SOPs. Deviations from established procedures should only occur for reasons of safety. Professional, polite, proficient combat support in accordance with customer defined requirements. Communicate any issues (knowledge, systems, procedures, proficiency, and support) that impact your ability to accomplish the above as soon as possible. Promptly communicate to company leadership any incident that results in, or had a high probability of resulting in: damage, injury, significant positive/negative perception by the customer, or media attention. Support engagement of other Top Aces Inc. employees through positive, proactive leadership on detachment To facilitate appropriate recognition, communicate any exceptional performance by any Top Aces Inc. employee.

DETCO

As tasked by Ops perform role of Detachment Commander (DETCO), to include: Proactive coordination prior to detachment to include participation in pre-det. Video/Teleconferences or required planning conferences In situ liaison with Customer to define mission requirements / schedule, and manage operational issues. Operational control of Top Aces Inc. detachment personnel and aircraft. Supervise execution of daily flying program. Produce required sortie reports and daily SitRep; account for, forward fuel receipts and promptly conduct deployment reporting functions as required for accounting. Act as Top Aces Inc. On Scene Commander during execution of Emergency Response Plan. While flying, assign this responsibility to another individual (should be a pilot or Maintenance Lead).

SECONDARY DUTY – SUBJECT MATTER / OPERATING LOCATION EXPERTISE

Identify and establish relationships with key players at operational level or those who define/direct training requirements. Maintain appropriate reference material in knowledge store: regulations, procedures, maps, mission data cards, etc. Maintain relevance of reference material through, at minimum, an annual review/update to be complete NLT 31 Dec. Any item that could significantly impact Top Aces Inc. operations should be immediately forwarded to Chief Pilot/Deputy Chief Pilot/Lead Pilot for dissemination in AIF. As required, produce Gen book chapter and phase brief amendments. Aid in the evolution and delivery of professional development training for all pilots. Provide, at minimum, annual update briefings for all pilots during ground school.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

TC and/or FAA and/or European ATPL and/or Commercial license and Instrument rating. Minimum 2000 hours PIC in fighter aircraft, preferred with minimum 1000 hours PIC in a multi-role fighter attack aircraft Minimum 3 years operational experience within the last 10 years Have held an operational flying position within the last 2 years Able to fluently communicate in both German and English Experience with LFE, CAS, Precision guided munitions an asset Qualified Instructor Pilot an asset Qualified Fighter Weapons Instructor / Weapons Instructor an asset A-4 or Alpha Jet qualified/experience an asset Experience in operating Towed Target systems an asset Demonstrates strong and visible support of our Company values: Service, Integrity; Excellence, Together

We offer

A unique workplace in jets formerly used by the military Exciting and challenging activities in a great team in Germany An attractive compensation package The prospect of continuing to work for our armed forces after your career in the Air Force Work in an international team with colleagues worldwide A permanent employment contract

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