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Staff Test Pilot

United States-Florida-Saint Augustine

United States-Florida-Melbourne

job requisition id:  R10241324

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 50% of the Time

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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

• Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff Test Pilot to join the team of qualified individuals on our Test and Evaluation organization. This role is located onsite in St. Augustine, FL with future temporary, 1-year assignment in Melbourne, FL.
• In this role, the successful candidate will work as a highly motivated Test Pilot to support E-2D production acceptance flight tests and Foreign Military Sales. Candidate will be based in St Augustine, Florida and directly support the E-2D production line.
• Acceptance flights include new production and modification program induction, verification, sell off and delivery. Occasional collateral duties include the support of E-2D Integrated Test Team in Patuxent River, MD and various E-2 programs at Melbourne, Florida campus. ITT test program support include Aerial Refueling testing, Hawkeye Cockpit Technical Refresh development, Delta System Software Configuration upgrade development testing, and future missions systems development programs. Candidate will support engineering, systems safety, product support, and the E-2 program with development of systems and vehicle test plans, procedures, and test cards. Candidate will also provide NATOPS manual inputs and conduct E-2 aircrew training. Candidate shall display professionalism, leadership, have a strong work ethic, work well with others, and be able to function with little to no direct supervision. Additionally, the candidate will be required to provide training and mentorship to other pilots and engineers on the test team. Domestic and international travel up to 50% required. Extended international travel possible.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain air vehicle acceptance procedures to include technical justification
• Provide oversight for development of test plans / test cards to ensure safety and efficiency
• Lead pre-flight briefs to efficiently coordinate complex air vehicle testing with large team of aircrew and engineers.
• Lead post-flight debriefs to collect relevant test data and ensure lessons learned are captured for future testing
• Execute missions as pilot in command during flight test missions
• Coordinate group training events to encourage continued learning within the test team
• Mentor Pilots and Flight Test Engineers
• Incorporate “lessons learned” and process improvements to maintain / improve safety and efficiency within the team
• Author pilot daily reports highlighting details of test missions
• Manage NATOPS and aircrew training materials changes
• We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
• Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline AND 12 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 10 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 8 years of related professional/military experience
• Must have an active US Government Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
• Must have current or former E-2D pilot NATOPS Qualification.
• Must have at least 2,000 hours total time and 1,000 hours experience in E-2 or C-2.
• Must be able to pass FAA Class II physical as a condition of employment.
• Must have FAA commercial pilot certificate with multi-engine and instrument rating
• Must have FAA Radio Operators permit
• Must be willing and able to deploy on an extended domestic assignment for 12 months to the NG Melbourne, FL campus.
• Must be willing and able to support travel up to 50% to include extended trips both domestic and international
• Must be willing and able to support varying shifts, overtime, and holidays as needed to support business objectives
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain the appropriate medical clearance(s), as defined per the customer’s contracting requirements, for the duration of your employment.
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain all training qualifications, as needed per the customer’s contracting requirements, for the duration of your employment.

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Hold or be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• Internationally recognized Test Pilot School graduate or be able to obtain a NAVAIR Test Pilot School (TPS) waiver.
• Experience working with foreign military personnel.
• Aviation curriculum development experience.
• Naval Aviation or USAF Safety Officer School graduate.
• NATOPS model manager or experience.
• Instructor pilot experience.
• Carrier suitability, structural loads, engine/propeller test experience, and Aerial Refueling test experience desired.

Primary Level Salary Range: $185,000.00 - $277,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

 

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Staff Pilot Test

United States-Florida-Melbourne

Full time

job requisition id

R10247854

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 50% of the Time

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff Test Pilot to join the team of qualified individuals on our Test and Evaluation organization. This role is located onsite in Melbourne, FL.

In this role, the successful candidate will work as a highly motivated Test Pilot to support E-2D production acceptance flight tests and Foreign Military Sales.

Acceptance flights include new production and modification program induction, verification, sell off and delivery. Occasional collateral duties include the support of E-2D Integrated Test Team in Patuxent River, MD and direct support the E-2D production line at the St Augustine, Florida campus. ITT test program support include Aerial Refueling testing, Hawkeye Cockpit Technical Refresh development, Delta System Software Configuration upgrade development testing, and future missions systems development programs. Candidate will support engineering, systems safety, product support, and the E-2 program with development of systems and vehicle test plans, procedures, and test cards. Candidate will also provide NATOPS manual inputs and conduct E-2 aircrew training. Candidate shall display professionalism, leadership, have a strong work ethic, work well with others, and be able to function with little to no direct supervision. Additionally, the candidate will be required to provide training and mentorship to other pilots and engineers on the test team. Domestic travel up to 50% required. Extended international travel possible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain air vehicle acceptance procedures to include technical justification
• Provide oversight for development of test plans / test cards to ensure safety and efficiency
• Lead pre-flight briefs to efficiently coordinate complex air vehicle testing with large team of aircrew and engineers.
• Lead post-flight debriefs to collect relevant test data and ensure lessons learned are captured for future testing
• Execute missions as pilot in command during flight test missions
• Coordinate group training events to encourage continued learning within the test team
• Mentor Pilots and Flight Test Engineers
• Incorporate “lessons learned” and process improvements to maintain / improve safety and efficiency within the team
• Author pilot daily reports highlighting details of test missions
• Manage NATOPS and aircrew training materials changes

We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline AND 12 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 10 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 8 years of related professional/military experience
• Must have an active US Government Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
• Must have current or former E-2D pilot NATOPS Qualification.
• Must have at least 2,000 hours total time and 1,000 hours experience in E-2 or C-2.
• Must be able to pass FAA Class II physical as a condition of employment.
• Must have FAA commercial pilot certificate with multi-engine and instrument rating
• Must have FAA Radio Operators permit
• Must be willing and able to support travel up to 50% to include extended trips both domestic and international
• Must be willing and able to support varying shifts, overtime, and holidays as needed to support business objectives
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain the appropriate medical clearance(s), as defined per the customer’s contracting requirements, for the duration of your employment.
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain all training qualifications, as needed per the customer’s contracting requirements, for the duration of your employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hold or be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• Internationally recognized Test Pilot School graduate or be able to obtain a NAVAIR Test Pilot School (TPS) waiver.
• Experience working with foreign military personnel.
• Aviation curriculum development experience.
• Naval Aviation or USAF Safety Officer School graduate.
• NATOPS model manager or experience.
• Instructor pilot experience.
• Carrier suitability, structural loads, engine/propeller test experience, and Aerial Refueling test experience desired.

Primary Level Salary Range: $185,000.00 - $277,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

 

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Staff Pilot Test

Locations: United States-California-Edwards AFB

Job requisition id: R10244273

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

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Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman’s Test and Evaluation (T&E) organization is seeking a Staff Test Pilot for developmental test of military aircraft. Candidate may conduct demonstration flights with customers, government officials or other personnel to exhibit vehicle performance, flying qualities and system capabilities.

Responsibilities include developing test techniques, assisting in cockpit/workstation design, working with flight test engineers creating test plans, developing test products, evaluating systems in the laboratory environment, simulation, ground test, flight test, and reporting on test results. Selected candidate must successfully complete initial and recurrent training and qualifications as a basis for continued employment. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

This position is located 100% on-site at Edwards AFB, CA

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides test pilot expertise to assigned programs; technology/research efforts to ensure man-machine interface issues and requirements are identified for new or modified aircraft designs
• Plan, develop and execute test flights on aircraft to verify airworthiness and performance capability; validate and verify compliance with specifications and to determine operational effectiveness and/or suitability
• Partners with Flight Ops Manager and Engineering team to ensure test team is conducting safe and effective ground and flight test operations
• Collaborates with customer pilots
• Engage with program IPTs and REs to ensure air vehicle and ground station designs/modifications are effective and suitable
• Provides test pilot inputs at FRR, TRRs and SRBs ensuring safe conduct of all NGAS flight test missions
• Ensures best practices and lessons learned are shared with other program pilots
• Provides engineering test pilot expertise and safety guidance to flight test engineers for design definition, simulator flights, test planning, flight test techniques, test conduct, test reporting and proposal preparation
• Provide test pilot inputs to System Safety to ensure safe conduct of flight test missions
• Provides pilot inputs into development of preliminary flight manuals and aircrew checklists
• Maintain proficiencies and currencies
• Promotes active involvement in flight test professional societies and industry forums; fully supports Test Communities of Practice (CoPs) and Flight Test Safety Summit

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree plus 12 years of related experience OR Master’s plus 10 years of related experience OR PhD plus 9 years of related experience.
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain the appropriate medical clearance(s), as defined per the customer’s contracting requirements, for the duration of your employment.
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain all training qualifications, as needed per the customer’s contracting requirements, for the duration of your employment.
• Must have an active US Government secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
• FAA commercial Multi Engine instrument rated pilot
• Minimum of 1,500 hours of flight experience as Pilot in Command
• Current FAA Class II Medical or higher
• Military Test Pilot School (TPS) Graduate
• Experience in flight testing, with ability to work with engineering to develop solutions to integration issues, and to bridge between the customer users and Northrop Grumman designers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current, proficient, and qualified in military aircraft
• Current DoD Top Secret clearance
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Excellent communications skills, including the ability to brief test results to executive leadership

Primary Level Salary Range: $214,200.00 - $321,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

 

posted 8 September

R&D Tac Air Fighter Pilot - Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC)

R&D Tac Air Fighter Pilot
Job Number: (344872)
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ATAC Research & Development Manager, Tactical Aircraft

About Textron 
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Flight, Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. For more information visit: www.textron.com. 

 About ATAC

Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC), a division of Textron Systems, provides tactical flight training and adversary services.  Textron’s extensive global reach makes for an incomparable training resource, not only for the U.S. military but also for foreign militaries across the globe.  ATAC currently provides tactical flight training and adversary aggressor services for U.S. Navy, Marine and Air Force pilots and is actively pursuing many foreign programs as well.  ATAC operates simultaneously across five Navy/Marine Corps sites and three Air Force sites spanning across two continents and comprises the world’s largest outsourced civilian, tactical airborne training organization.  ATAC proudly provides the highest quality live training to Squadrons, Air Wings, and Battle Groups, and was also the first civilian organization authorized to train the Navy’s TOPGUN pilots and the USAF’s F-22 Raptor pilots.

Summary

ATAC’s Research & Development Manager for Tactical Aircraft will primarily be responsible for research and evaluation of existing fighter and/or attack aircraft that can effectively be integrated into ATAC’s fleet.  This position will report to the Director of Research & Development and will also support the Program Managers directly responsible for upgrades to ATAC’s fleet of aircraft as required by existing and future customers.

 Job Responsibilities

• Research existing fighter aircraft that can cost-effectively be integrated into ATACs fleet of aircraft in order to develop winning technical solutions for future proposals.
• Assist with drafting Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to industry or foreign governments in order to gain firm pricing and schedule of potential future aircraft.
• Assist the Director of R&D in evaluating potential aircraft acquisitions or modernization upgrades that will satisfy current and future U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force Contracted Air Services (CAS) requirements.
• Assist the R&D Senior Manager of Tactical Mission Systems with integration of electro-optical/infra-red (EO/IR) sensors, electronic warfare (EW) equipment, active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars, and helmet mounted cueing systems (HMCS) onto ATAC aircraft.
• Assist the R&D Chief Engineer with developing and managing systems-level requirements for aircraft avionics, sensors, and systems that meet the customer’s needs and can be used for effective subcontracting.
• Assist the Capture Manager with proposal development, including developing strategy, advocating technical solutions, writing content and editing the work of others.  
• Assist aircraft Program Managers with requirements derivation, management, verification and validation efforts.
• Assist aircraft Program Managers with Test & Evaluation planning and execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field (required)
• Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business related field (desired)
• Test Pilot School graduate (required)
• 8+ years of industry and government experience in fighter aircraft mission and radar systems integration, test and evaluation (required)
• Former military service (required)
• Active Top Secret clearance (required)
• Ability to attain and maintain Special Access Program clearance requirements (required)
• Defense Acquisition University coursework in Test & Evaluation, Systems Engineering, Logistics, Acquisition, Risk Management, and/or Intellectual Property & Data Rights (required)

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Accountability for achieving challenging goals
• Able to work independently and in groups to achieve positive results
• Mature and diplomatic approach to relationships
• Initiative to take concepts from first idea to mature proposal offerings
• Professional curiosity and a mindset of continual learning 
• Adaptable to change in a fast-paced and dynamic aviation environment
• Experience with operating 4^th/5^thgeneration fighter aircraft with AESA Radars
• Experience with operating Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems in fighter aircraft
• Experience testing Handling Qualities and Systems Integration of fighter aircraft
• Experience with system-level requirements generation/management on fighter aircraft
• Experience reporting verification/validation test results to program management.
•  Experience with test & evaluation of installed systems on fighter aircraft

Minimum Qualifications

• Previously qualified DoD-trained Fighter Pilot
• Previously qualified 4-Ship/Division Flight Lead
• 700 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) of any fixed wing DOD-owned/operated fighter aircraft
• 100 hours PIC at night
• Logged 50 hours PIC time in the past 12 months (any aircraft)
• Logged 100 PIC hours in previous 24 months (any aircraft)
• Shall have flown a tactical fighter aircraft in the previous 5 years
• Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
• FAA Single Engine, Commercial Certificate with Instrument Privileges
• Secret Security Clearance, US Citizen

Specific Contract Qualifications

• 1000 hours PIC of a military tactical aircraft
• 500 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) of any fixed wing DOD-owned/operated fighter aircraft

 Desired Qualifications

• USAF WIC graduate, USAF adversary qualification
• USNFWS/NAWDC/TOPGUN graduate
• TPS graduate
• DoD military Instructor Pilot qualification
• Mission Commander qualification
• Military or Civilian Flight Examiner qualification
• Functional Check Flight Pilot qualification
• NVG Instructor, CRM Instructor
• FAA CFI(I) Certificate
• Familiarization with DoD Commercial Air Services industry
• FAA Authorized Experimental Aircraft (AEA) privileges (list types)
• DoD Safety School or Board President Course graduate
• Squadron Command experience
• Active fighter flying (for each fighter type, provide total hours, date of last sortie)
• Actively flying (provide 1-year look-back per active aircraft type)

 How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country.  We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

  AI Readiness:Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment. 

Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is $222,800.00 - $222,800.00 per year. 

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Classified Information Statement - Select value to add statement to job posting Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.

Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC)

Primary Location

 US-California-Point Mugu Nawc

Job Field

 Flight Operations

Schedule

 Full-time

Job Level

 Individual Contributor

Job Type

 Experienced

Shift

 First Shift

Travel

 Yes, 25 % of the Time

Worksite Onsite

 

posted 4 September

Chief of Flight Test - Transport Canada Civil Aviation

TCCA Chief of Flight Test

Transport Canada Civil Aviation is currently hiring for the Chief of Flight Test position (AO-ETP-02, MOT26J-131495-000181). The position is a permanent position reporting to the Executive Director Aircraft Certification, located in Ottawa, ON.

Closing date: January 14, 2027 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Salary
$171,400 to $196,143

Level
AO-ETP-02

****APPLY HERE****

Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Transport Canada.

Intent of the process
Chief of Flight Test, (1 position indeterminately)

A pool of fully qualified candidates

Engineering Test Pilot Duties:

Transport Canada directly contributes to the Safety and Security of Canadians on a daily basis. As a Chief of Flight Test in Transport Canada’s Aircraft Certification Branch, you will be required to:

• Lead a team of engineering test pilots, flight test engineers and other aeronautical engineering experts to carry out the Division’s mandate.
• Direct the planning and coordination of all flight test activities undertaken in support of all aeronautical product design approvals requiring flight test support or oversight, and on occasion act as an operational engineering test pilot.
• Provide strategic and operational advice and formulate recommendations related to Flight Test to senior management, industry and foreign civil aviation authorities.
• Provide strategic and operational engineering flight test advice and direction on the application of regulations, standards, policies and procedures as they apply to aeronautical product design approval/certification and direct the provision of specialized flight test expertise to Transport Canada Civil Aviation staff members, other government departments, delegates, the aerospace industry, industry associations, international airworthiness organizations and the public.
• Manage the activities of the Flight Test Division including financial, human resources, occupational safety and health, and other administrative requirements.
• Participate as a member of the Aircraft Certification Branch management team.

Essential Qualifications

• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in engineering, mathematics, science or in a field relevant to the duties of the position; and successful completion of an engineering test pilot course recognized by Transport Canada.

OR

Graduation with a degree in engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution or eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada; and minimum of five years of experience as an experimental or developmental test pilot with a manufacturer of civil certified transport category aircraft.

• Significant experience in aeronautical products in engineering flight test of aircraft as well as one or more areas such as design, development, test, evaluation, delegation system oversight, continuing airworthiness and civil certification of aircraft, aircraft engines or other aeronautical products.
• Broad knowledge of the Civil Aviation regulatory framework, current issues, trends, key stakeholders, as well as processes and policies used by civil regulatory authorities, both domestic and foreign, that support the mandate of the division led by this position.
• For additional information, please visit Government of Canada jobs, Chief, Flight Test

How to apply

Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs.

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Information you must provide

• Your resume
• A cover letter - 800 to 1200 words, maximum 2 pages, explaining what has motivated you to apply and what makes you the ideal candidate for the position.

We would like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Hiring organization contact

Name: Jenna Davis, Human Resources Assistant
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Name: Monica Lojko, Human Resources Advisor
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Fixed Wing Test Pilot Instructor - NTPS

Fixed Wing Test Pilot Instructor

Come and join the World’s Test Pilot School! The National Test Pilot School is the World’s Leading Total Flight Test Training and Education Organization and the only Accredited Test Pilot School.

NTPS is looking to hire an outstanding Fixed Wing Test Pilot Instructor to join our cadre of flight test professionals. You will work as part of a team developing and delivering flight test course material. You will be teaching both academic and airborne instruction all aspects of the Fixed Wing P&FQ and Systems curriculum to both Test Pilot and Flight Test Engineer students. You should have excellent interpersonal skills that will allow you to work well with people having a wide range of experience and diverse cultural backgrounds. You must be able to explain complex subjects in a manner that can be assimilated and applied by all students.

Required Education, Training, & Experience Criteria:

• Test Pilot Graduate of a SETP recognized Test Pilot School.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or field closely associated with flight testing.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a Fixed Wing Experimental Test Pilot.
• FAA Medical 2nd Class.
• Fluent in English.

Desired Education, Training, & Experience Criteria:

• Ten+ years of flight test experience.
• Previous Test Pilot School instructional experience.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering (or closely related field) or equivalent.
• Test experience with Civil Certification, Radar, EO/IR & Comm/Nav systems.
• FAA Commercial Pilot License; Airplane (SEL/MEL), CFI/MEI and Instrument Airplane.
• Type Rating/Authorized Experimental: S-265, AV-L39, MB-326, NH-T38.
• EASA Flight Test Instructor rating.
• NVG and/or Helmet Mounted Display experience.

Salary range for the role is $200,000 - $250,000. We do offer relocation assistance and a comprehensive benefit package which includes: Medical, Dental and Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off beginning at 3 weeks annually, 401K with corporate match etc.

Please email resumes to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

posted 26 August

Test Pilot Flight Instructor - USNTPS

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command
U.S. Army Redstone Test Center (RTC)

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for AcqDemo Business & Technical Management Professional Career Path (NH) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: This position is located at the U.S. Army Redstone Test Center (RTC), with a duty location of Patuxent River / ST. Mary's /Maryland.

Salary $143,913 - $197,200 per year
Pay scale & grade NH 4

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Duties

• Perform duties as an experimental test pilot flight instructor (TPFI) at the United States Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, Maryland.
• Provide instruction to operationally experienced pilots, flight officers, and test engineers to conduct aircraft and airborne systems flight tests.
• Provide aircraft systems test instruction that include sophisticated weapons systems, electro-optical sensors, and threat countermeasure suites.
• As a subject matter expert, advise management and colleagues on difficult problems, conduct special studies, propose options and alternatives, and represent the command.
• Manage project/program requirements, objectives, and metrics; and resolves conflicts among schedules, funding, and resources.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Test and Evaluation certification within 60 months as of entrance on duty.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Certificates and Ratings:Candidates must possess a current Commercial Pilot Certificate or the appropriate military rating; both meet the intent of the requirement. If an agency decides, for example, not to accept the military rating, the rationale for the decision should be based upon the requirements of the position and should be thoroughly described in agency operating material. For flight instructor positions, the FAA Flight Instructor Certificate or the military equivalent rating is also required. The pilot certificate must include the rating(s) appropriate to the work of the position to be filled. For example, a position that involves flying a multi-engine airplane to various destinations under instrument flight rules would require the Commercial Pilot Certificate with the airplane, multi-engine, and instrument ratings or appropriate U.S. military ratings. Positions that require flying or instructing in flying both airplanes and helicopters require a rating in both categories. Only those ratings necessary to perform the work are required.

NOTE: Candidates establishing eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official orders, forms, or logbooks showing their status as a rated military pilot, flight instructor, or flight examiner, as appropriate. Other certificates that meet or exceed the requirements of the Commercial Pilot Certificate are also acceptable, e.g., an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. *You must submit supporting documentation for this requirement.

This position has a medical requirement:At the time of initial appointment, candidates for all pilot positions must be willing and able to obtain a current first or second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations; both meet the intent of the requirement.

Flight Experience:Candidates must demonstrate possession of the knowledge and skills required for the work by meeting certain minimum flight hour requirements, including recency of flight experience. The categories in which candidates are required to demonstrate proficiency relate to (1) the general knowledge and skills to pilot the aircraft, and (2) the specific knowledge and skills related to the particular position being filled. Only that flight experience that is directly related to the work of the position is required for purposes of establishing minimum eligibility.

NOTE: The Command is in the process of requesting approval to waive and/or modify the OPM Qualifications Standard for the 2181 Occupational series which may impact the minimum eligibility requirements for this position. Until approval is granted, the minimum eligibility requirements listed below apply.

Minimum Eligibility Requirement - Flight Experience- This position requires specialized flight experience. Applicants for this position must meet certain minimum flight hour requirements, including recent flight experience due to the hazardous nature of our operations. Minimum (IOR) individual occupational requirements are: 1) Total flight time 1750 hours, 2) Pilot in command 1150 hours, 3) Night flying 75 hours, 4) Heavy multi-engine airplane/heavy helicopter 500 hours (heavy is defined as gross takeoff weight in excess of 12,500 pounds), and 5) 100 hours of flying time in the last 12 months (Can be achieved in either fixed wing or rotary wing).(NOTE: documentation of flight hours must be provided at time of application).

Please review the OPM qualification standard for specific flight requirements: Aircraft Operation Series 2181 (opm.gov).

In addition to meeting the individual occupational qualification requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03 or GS 13 grade level in the Federal service that includes: 1) Conducting flight tests to evaluate the performance of substantially modified aircraft; and 2) Instructing personnel to successfully deliver aviation test curriculum; and 3) Managing aviation programs to align resources with organizational objectives.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-03 or GS-13).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is an Installation Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command has various incentives that may be available for highly qualified candidates. These include Recruitment Incentives, Relocation Incentives, and Permanent Change of Station Allowance IAW agency policy.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position.
• The NH-04 band is equal to the GS-14 step 01 through GS-15 step 10. This position is subject to the NH-04 Professional/ Evaluator/ Tester/ Analyst equivalent control point of the ATEC Control Point Policy at $188,167 per year (Includes locality pay).
• U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) provides direct support to Transformation and Training Command and relevant, timely information to senior Army leaders to make future force decisions enabling Multi-Domain Operations through rigorous developmental testing and independent operational tests and evaluations.
• Redstone Test Center's mission is to provide Superior Technical Expertise and State-of-the-Art Facilities and Capabilities to Plan, Conduct, Analyze, and Report the Results of Tests on Aviation, Missile, and Sensors Systems, Subsystems and Components.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

 

Open 08/17/2026 to 08/31/2026