Aircraft Pilot (Direct Hire)

NASA International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA International seeks a Research Pilot/Aviation Safety Officer to pilot aircraft used in research, development, flight training, and test programs. You will assume the role of Aviation Safety Officer and Deputy Chief, overseeing safe flight operations and maintenance of a 26-aircraft fleet and 60+ aircrew.

Qualified candidates possess FAA/armed services certification with instrument rating and flight instructor credentials, plus substantial flight hours and safety management experience.

Qualifications

• A current FAA commercial pilot's license with an instrument rating OR a pilot and instrument rating from the armed services AND a flight instructor certification from the armed services.
• 1,500 hours of flight time as PIC or co-pilot; 250 hours PIC in fixed wing; 75 hours night flying; 100 hours in the last 12 months.
• Specialized experience in Aviation Safety Management Systems and evaluating safety hazards during missions or investigations.
• Desired: military instructor pilot in an ejection seat aircraft and FAA ATP certificate.
• Minimum 500 hours of teaching flight time directly related to the area of instruction and aircraft category.

Responsibilities

• Pilot aircraft used in research, development, flight training and test programs.
• Assume role of Aviation Safety Officer and Deputy Chief, Aviation Safety Office, responsible for safe flight operations and maintenance of 26 aircraft across five types and 60+ aircrew.

Skills

Aviation safety management

Flight operations

Safety hazard assessment

Instructional flight experience

Job description

This position is located within the Aircraft Operations Division.

As a Research Pilot/Aviation Safety Officer you will pilot aircraft used in research, development, flight training, and test programs. You will assume the role of Aviation Safety Officer and Deputy Chief, Aviation Safety Office in which you will be responsible for the overall safe flight operations and maintenance of 26 aircraft, five different type aircraft, and over 60 active aircrew. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

To qualify for this position you must possess:

Certificate and Rating

• A current Federal Aviation Administration commercial pilot's license with an instrument rating OR
• A pilot and instrument rating from the armed services AND
• A flight instructor certification from the armed services.

Flight Hours

• 1,500 hours of flight time as pilot-in-command or co-pilot in aircraft of any weight or category, and
• 250 hours pilot-in-command in fixed wing aircraft, and
• 75 hours of night flying, and
• 100 hours of flight time in the preceding 12 months.

Specialized experience

• Participating in an organization's Aviation Safety Management System;
• Providing aviation safety, aircraft maintenance, flight operations, and/or the range of human behavior and its potential for error to evaluate critical issues related to the safe operation of aircraft.
• Evaluating and conducting safety hazards or potentially dangerous conditions during missions and/or investigations, implementing remedial action to prevent or eliminate recurrence.

Desired Experience

• Experience as a military instructor pilot in an ejection seat aircraft and hold an FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate

Instructor Time Requirement

• A minimum of 500 hours providing flight instruction directly related to the area of instruction and category of aircraft in the position.