Adversary Flight Lead — Fighter Pilot

Textron; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Career Development & Training Opportun

Wellness Program (including Fitness Re

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Textron Systems, via ATAC, seeks an experienced fighter pilot to conduct adversary, red air, and aggressor training, flying from Cherry Point, NC, to support US Navy, Marine Corps, and USAF readiness missions.

The role requires prior DoD fighter pilot qualification, flight lead experience, and current FAA certificates, with an active security clearance. Expect frequent deployments and high-intensity flight operations in a civilian contractor setting.

Qualifications

• Previously qualified DoD-trained Fighter Pilot.
• Previously qualified 4-Ship/Division Flight Lead.
• 700 hours PIC of any fixed wing DOD-owned/operated fighter aircraft.
• 100 hours PIC at night.
• Logged 100 hours PIC in the past 12 months.
• Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
• FAA Single Engine, Commercial Certificate with Instrument Privileges.
• Secret Security Clearance, US Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Employ the ATAC fighter aircraft as surrogate adversary for training.
• Maintain FAA instrument currency and medical certification.
• Attend briefings, plan and fly adversary missions, debrief.
• Adhere to training rules and restrictions.
• Collect and disseminate lessons learned.
• Conduct ground training prior to flights.
• Deploy to support mission requirements.

Skills

Flight Operations

Adversary Training

Flight Lead

PIC

Security Clearance

US Citizenship

Education

FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Privileges

FAA Single Engine Rating

Tools

FAA Certificates

DOD Aircraft Ops

Job description

Textron Systems, via ATAC, seeks an experienced fighter pilot to conduct adversary, red air, and aggressor training, flying from Cherry Point, NC, to support US Navy, Marine Corps, and USAF readiness missions.

The role requires prior DoD fighter pilot qualification, flight lead experience, and current FAA certificates, with an active security clearance. Expect frequent deployments and high-intensity flight operations in a civilian contractor setting.