Fighter Pilot - CP, ATAC

Cessna Aircraft Company; Cherry Point (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm is seeking a Fighter Pilot to operate the Dassault Mirage F-1 in support of US Navy, Marine Corps, and US Air Force training missions. The role involves employing fighter aircraft for tactical operations and contributing to military training readiness. Candidates should have FAA instrument currency and experience in flight operations, ideally with a military background. This position is based at the permanent facility in Cherry Point, NC, with possible deployments as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have FAA instrument currency.
• Experience flying tactical aircraft.
• Background in military operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Employ fighter aircraft for tactical training missions.
• Conduct flight operations from permanent facilities.
• Support various military training and readiness missions.

Skills

FAA instrument currency

Flight operations experience

Military flight experience

Job description

Job Number

338600

Fighter Pilot - CP, ATAC

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

About ATAC

Textron Systems - ATAC provides tactical flight training and Adversary, Red Air and Aggressor services to the U.S. Navy, Marines and the US Air Force. ATAC operates simultaneously across eight permanent sites spanning the CONUS, Hawaii and the Pacific. ATAC proudly provides the highest quality live training to 4th and 5th Generation aircrew in Squadrons, Air Wings, and Battle Groups conducting unit level continuation training, pre-deployment spin-up training, large force employment training, or aircrew conversion training. ATAC was the first civilian organization to support the USAF’s F-22 Raptors as well as the USN’s and USMC’s F-35 Lightning IIs. www.atacusa.com.

Summary

Fly the Dassault Mirage F-1 in regular support of US Navy, Marine Corps, and US Air Force training and readiness missions. Fly in support of 4th and 5th Generation Fighter operational and conversion syllabus and continuation training missions. Support surface fleet pre-deployment training and large force employment missions.

Marine Contracts: Conduct flight operations from ATAC’S permanent facilities at Cherry Point, NC. Deploy as required to various locations.

Job Responsibilities

• Employ the ATAC fighter aircraft throughout their flight envelope as a surrogate Adversary, Red Air, Aggressor or Close Air Support pilot for Marine Corps large force employment exercise, or intercept controller training.
• Maintain FAA instrument currency, First Class