F-16 Pilot & Test Director — Flight Training Leader

CAE; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CAE USA Inc. in Arlington, TX, is seeking a Test Director to lead the testing and evaluation of military fixed-wing aircraft and simulation training devices. You will oversee integration, test plans, and customer interfaces while ensuring contract compliance and security requirements.

Applicants must have a SECRET clearance, pilot experience with Block 40/50 F-16, and 6+ years in related roles. The position requires travel to CONUS/OCONUS sites and occasional weekend/shift work.

Qualifications

• SECRET security clearance required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (customer users, USAF, USN SMEs).
• Good analytical skills.
• Experience interfacing with customers and end users.
• Ability to explain technical concerns to customer.
• Ability to lead a team of engineers.
• Self-motivated to address, evaluate, and if necessary, correct testing concerns.
• Knowledge of aircraft systems and the associated environment.
• Organizational skills and integrity to run a rigorous test program while holding to the contractual requirements.
• Pilot experience preferably in Block 40,50 F-16 (current Guard or Reserve experience a plus).
• Ability to work weekends and off-shifts as required.
• Ability to travel to site for installs and upgrades.
• 6+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of system design, including requirements definition.
• Subject Matter Experts (SME) for their application.
• Manages Hardware & software system integration.
• Lead all test effort; system tests, acceptance tests, configuration, scheduling, and customer interface.
• Write test plans, conduct tests, document results, and ensure discrepancy resolution.
• Monitor and control testing aspects of the program for cost, schedule and technical issues

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

Travel readiness

Pilot experience

Team management

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CAE USA Inc. in Arlington, TX, is seeking a Test Director to lead the testing and evaluation of military fixed-wing aircraft and simulation training devices. You will oversee integration, test plans, and customer interfaces while ensuring contract compliance and security requirements.

Applicants must have a SECRET clearance, pilot experience with Block 40/50 F-16, and 6+ years in related roles. The position requires travel to CONUS/OCONUS sites and occasional weekend/shift work.