Staff Pilot Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)

Northrop Grumman; Winkler; On-site; CAD 235,772 - 353,518; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K matching

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Pilot to support RQ-4 Range Hawk flights in Emerado, ND. Requires extensive flight operations, flight test experience, and the ability to obtain a US Government Secret Clearance.

We offer a competitive salary range, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team environment with travel to test sites. Relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher with aerospace test experience per listing.
• Flight operations crew member experience required.
• Flight test experience required.
• Commercial instrument rating and current FAA Class II medical.
• 500+ PIC hours and ability to maintain instrument currency.

Responsibilities

• Define test plans and execute complex flight programs per procedures.
• Conduct briefings/debriefings and coordinate with maintenance.
• Conduct customer demonstrations of vehicle performance and capabilities.
• Travel to test or customer sites as required.
• Complete required UAS training and qualification.

Skills

Flight operations

Flight testing

Instrument rating

Pilot in command hours

Clearance eligibility

Medical clearance

Training qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12+ years aerospace test experience

Master's degree with 10+ years aerospace test experience

Doctorate with 8+ years aerospace test experience

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

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 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Pilot to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test & Evaluation organization. This position is located in Emerado, North Dakota.
This UAS Pilot will support developmental test and production acceptance flights for the RQ-4 Range Hawk program.

Key Responsibilities

• Defines test plans, organizes and executes complex flight programs and flight test events in accordance with military, FAA and ICAO procedures as applicable
• Conduct briefings and debriefings, and coordinates with maintenance personnel to analyze and correct vehicle discrepancies
• Conduct demonstration flights with customers, government officials or other personnel to exhibit vehicle performance, flying qualities and system capabilities as required
• Travel to test or customer sites as required
• Selected candidate must successfully complete RQ-4 UAS training and qualification as a basis for continued employment

We offer a 9/80 or 4/10 work schedule, 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 Bachelors degree and 12 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in aerospace test activities OR a Masters degree and 10 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in aerospace test activities OR a Doctorate degree and 8 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in aerospace test activities
• Must have experience as a flight operations crew member
• Flight test experience
• Must be commercial instrument rated pilot (FAA or military equivalent), with current FAA Class II Medical or better.
• Must have a minimum of 500 hours of flight experience as Pilot in Command and able to maintain instrument currency in manned aircraft
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance
• Must be willing to 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

• Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Mathematics
• Current type rating as a pilot on RQ-4 aircraft
• Test Pilot School graduate
• Military flight experience
• Aviation instructor experience
• Active US Government Secret Clearance or higher

What We Offer

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, and a great 401K matching program.

Primary Level Salary Range: $168,200.00 - $252,200.00

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.

• 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.