Aircraft Pilot (Helicopter) (Direct Hire)

Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 145,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX seeks a Helicopter Pilot/Ground Safety Officer (GSO) to pilot aircraft used in research, development, flight training, and test programs. Also serves as the airport liaison for the Aircraft Operations Division.

This federal role offers telework eligibility and requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance. Applications close 2026-11-02 and is open under the Public hiring path.

Responsibilities

• Maintains expertise in areas of ground safety, aircraft maintenance, and flight operations to evaluate critical issues related to the safe operation of aircraft.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
• Department: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
• Location: Houston, Texas
• Hiring Path: Public
• Number of Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

This position is located within the Aircraft Operations Division (AOD). As a Helicopter Pilot/ Ground Safety Officer (GSO), you will pilot aircraft used in research, development, flight training, and test programs. Also serves as the airport liaison for AOD.

Key Responsibilities

Maintains expertise in areas of ground safety, aircraft maintenance, and flight operations to evaluate critical issues related to the safe operation of aircraft.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $145480 – $189126/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-01 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov