Government Contract Flying

C150J · April 11th, 2006, 01:10

Hi all -

Just wondering if someone "in the know" could point me towards information concerning government contractors. I vaguely remember a B200 driver on here who was employed by such a company. I'm extermely interested in overseas operations and what kind of qualifications these entities are looking for. Thanks!

J.

PS - Thus far, I've discovered a group called "Phoenix Air." Anyone have any gouge?

Texasspilot · April 11th, 2006, 03:35

Theres a company called blackwater I believe that does some DOD contracts. I believe they have an aviation dept.

Bigey · April 11th, 2006, 03:36

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Originally Posted by Texasspilot

Theres a company called blackwater I believe that does some DOD contracts. I believe they have an aviation dept.

I hear the reqs. are unbelievable. Something about having previous military experience and a certain time in combat flying. Dont know how true..but i ALSO heard that they pay 350K+.

Ramsey · April 11th, 2006, 05:01

Goto www.usajobs.com

search for "pilot" and the resilt will be something like this:

5/15/2006AIRPLANE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR
Vacancy Identification Number: NG110165Opening Date: Thursday, March 30, 2006Closing Date: Monday, May 15, 2006Position: AIRPLANE FLIGHT INSTRUCTORSeries and Grade: GS-2181-13PDCN: F8569000FAC:310000 ...[more]

Vacancy Ann.#: NG110165Who May Apply: US Citizens and Status CandidatesPay Plan: GS-2181-13Appointment Term: PermanentJob Status: Full-TimeOpening Date: 3/30/2006Salary: From 85,582.00 to 111,251.00 USD per year
Air Force, Air National Guard UnitsUS-MO-St. Joseph, MO85,582.

It's not a contract job - but it is GS which offers some pretty good benifits and job security.

wheelsup · April 11th, 2006, 09:59

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Originally Posted by Bigey

I hear the reqs. are unbelievable. Something about having previous military experience and a certain time in combat flying. Dont know how true..but i ALSO heard that they pay 350K+.

No - civilian guys are getting it. Turboprop flying out in the middle east, 6 month contract, $20k/month tax free.

It's an EMB-120 I believe.

~wheelsup

Ian J · April 11th, 2006, 13:18

Carefull... I've seen some absolutely horrendous briefings and videos of Blackwater pilots being shot down and captured. It was so bad I couldn't watch the rest of the briefing. Flying over there is no joke, and in my opinion, is not worth any amount of money in the world. The surface to air threat is VERY real over there, no matter what anyone tells you. And god-forbid if you actually survive a shoot-down only to get captured. If the KW pilot who just joined the forum is around... ask him too.

Not sure what kind of training the contractors get, but I tell you if they ARE hiring pilots without a military background they really need SERE (survival evasion resistance and escape) training as a minimum.

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C150J Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,025	Government Contract Flying Hi all - Just wondering if someone "in the know" could point me towards information concerning government contractors. I vaguely remember a B200 driver on here who was employed by such a company. I'm extermely interested in overseas operations and what kind of qualifications these entities are looking for. Thanks! J. PS - Thus far, I've discovered a group called "Phoenix Air." Anyone have any gouge? Last edited by C150J; April 11th, 2006 at 01:36.

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April 11th, 2006, 03:35	#2
Texasspilot Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,080	Theres a company called blackwater I believe that does some DOD contracts. I believe they have an aviation dept.

April 11th, 2006, 05:01	#4
Ramsey Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Ramstein Air Base, Germany; LH 747-400 SIM Posts: 571	Goto www.usajobs.com search for "pilot" and the resilt will be something like this: 5/15/2006AIRPLANE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR Vacancy Identification Number: NG110165Opening Date: Thursday, March 30, 2006Closing Date: Monday, May 15, 2006Position: AIRPLANE FLIGHT INSTRUCTORSeries and Grade: GS-2181-13PDCN: F8569000FAC:310000 ...[more] Vacancy Ann.#: NG110165Who May Apply: US Citizens and Status CandidatesPay Plan: GS-2181-13Appointment Term: PermanentJob Status: Full-TimeOpening Date: 3/30/2006Salary: From 85,582.00 to 111,251.00 USD per year Air Force, Air National Guard UnitsUS-MO-St. Joseph, MO85,582. It's not a contract job - but it is GS which offers some pretty good benifits and job security.

April 11th, 2006, 13:18	#6
Ian J Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nashville Posts: 6,091 Blog Entries: 7	Carefull... I've seen some absolutely horrendous briefings and videos of Blackwater pilots being shot down and captured. It was so bad I couldn't watch the rest of the briefing. Flying over there is no joke, and in my opinion, is not worth any amount of money in the world. The surface to air threat is VERY real over there, no matter what anyone tells you. And god-forbid if you actually survive a shoot-down only to get captured. If the KW pilot who just joined the forum is around... ask him too. Not sure what kind of training the contractors get, but I tell you if they ARE hiring pilots without a military background they really need SERE (survival evasion resistance and escape) training as a minimum.