Fighter Pilot - Adversary Training & Mission Lead

Find a- Textron; Cherry Point (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Career Development & Training

Wellness Program

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K)

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Textron Systems – ATAC seeks an experienced fighter pilot to support high-fidelity adversary and training missions for U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force customers. This role requires DoD fighter qualifications, PIC hours, and active flight operations from ATAC facilities at Cherry Point, NC.

Candidates must hold a current FAA medical certificate, a valid instrument rating, and security clearance. The position involves deployment to various locations and a first-shift schedule with potential

Qualifications

• Previously qualified DoD-trained Fighter Pilot.
• Previously qualified 4-Ship/Division Flight Lead.
• 700 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) of any fixed wing DOD-owned/operated fighter aircraft.
• 100 hours PIC at night.
• Logged 100 hours PIC time 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 a surrogate Adversary, Red Air, Aggressor or Close Air Support pilot for training missions.
• Maintain FAA instrument currency and mission qualifications and associated mission currencies.
• Attend briefings and plan/adapt adversary missions; perform debriefings.
• Adhere to training rules and maneuvering restrictions.
• Collect and disseminate lessons learned.
• Attend ground training prior to flights.
• Deploy to support mission requirements.

Skills

Fighter pilot experience

PIC hours

FAA medical certificate

Security clearance

Flight leadership

Education

FAA First Class Medical Certificate

FAA Commercial with Instrument Privileges

Job description

Textron Systems – ATAC seeks an experienced fighter pilot to support high-fidelity adversary and training missions for U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force customers. This role requires DoD fighter qualifications, PIC hours, and active flight operations from ATAC facilities at Cherry Point, NC.

Candidates must hold a current FAA medical certificate, a valid instrument rating, and security clearance. The position involves deployment to various locations and a first-shift schedule with potential