Co-Captain Flight Test Pilot – Special Missions

Pilot Assessments; Las Vegas, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilot Assessments seeks an experienced aviation professional to serve as Co-Captain on Aeromet-operated G550 missions. You will support experimental and engineering test flights and operations from a mission-ready platform, coordinating with a tight-knit team.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s with 12+ years or a graduate degree with 10+ years, ATP with FAA medical, and TS/SCI clearance. The role entails global travel and on-call duties in a high-stakes, safety-critical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years relevant experience or graduate degree with 10+ years.
• Graduate of the Armed Forces Test Pilot School Full Course.
• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) and a current FAA First-Class medical.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• License required: ATP (Unrestricted or Restricted).
• Roster: 5/8

Responsibilities

• Serve as Co-Captain on G550 special mission sensor aircraft after training.
• Plan and execute experimental and engineering test flights and operational support missions.
• Ensure safe operations per FAA regulations and DCMA 8210 D.
• Conduct mission planning, briefings/debriefings, and coordinate with a high-performing team.
• Support worldwide missions and shifts, including after-hours activity.
• Remain on-call with two-hour recall and travel as required.
• Uphold professional standards and maintain mission readiness.

Skills

Flight planning

Co-Captain leadership

Team coordination

Mission readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years

Graduate degree with 10+ years

16+ years experience in lieu of a degree

Armed Forces Test Pilot School Full Course

Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)

FAA First-Class medical

TS/SCI security clearance

ATP (Unrestricted or Restricted) license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Pilot Assessments seeks an experienced aviation professional to serve as Co-Captain on Aeromet-operated G550 missions. You will support experimental and engineering test flights and operations from a mission-ready platform, coordinating with a tight-knit team.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s with 12+ years or a graduate degree with 10+ years, ATP with FAA medical, and TS/SCI clearance. The role entails global travel and on-call duties in a high-stakes, safety-critical environment.