Fighter Pilot - CP, ATAC

Textron; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Career Development & Training Opportun

Wellness Program (including Fitness Re

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Textron Systems, via ATAC, seeks an experienced fighter pilot to conduct adversary, red air, and aggressor training, flying from Cherry Point, NC, to support US Navy, Marine Corps, and USAF readiness missions.

The role requires prior DoD fighter pilot qualification, flight lead experience, and current FAA certificates, with an active security clearance. Expect frequent deployments and high-intensity flight operations in a civilian contractor setting.

Qualifications

• Previously qualified DoD-trained Fighter Pilot.
• Previously qualified 4-Ship/Division Flight Lead.
• 700 hours PIC of any fixed wing DOD-owned/operated fighter aircraft.
• 100 hours PIC at night.
• Logged 100 hours PIC 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 surrogate adversary for training.
• Maintain FAA instrument currency and medical certification.
• Attend briefings, plan and fly adversary missions, debrief.
• Adhere to training rules and restrictions.
• Collect and disseminate lessons learned.
• Conduct ground training prior to flights.
• Deploy to support mission requirements.

Skills

Flight Operations

Adversary Training

Flight Lead

PIC

Security Clearance

US Citizenship

Education

FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Privileges

FAA Single Engine Rating

Tools

FAA Certificates

DOD Aircraft Ops

Job description

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.

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.

This role is in Textron System’s Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

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 medical certification, and adversary mission qualifications and associated mission currencies, to include low level, dynamic mission, and unlimited air combat tactics maneuvering in the high-G environment.
• Attend mass briefings, adversary coordination briefings and other pre-flight briefings. Plan and fly adversary missions. Accomplish flight debriefings and attend mass debriefings.
• Adhere to all training rules and pre-briefed maneuvering restrictions
• Collect and disseminate lessons learned.
• Accomplish necessary ground training prior to flights
• Deploy as required to support mission requirements

Minimum 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

Specific Contract Qualifications

• 1000 hours PIC of a military tactical aircraft
• 500 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) of any fixed wing DOD-owned/operated fighter aircraft

Desired Qualifications

• USAF WIC graduate, USAF adversary qualification
• USNFWS/NAWDC/TOPGUN graduate
• TPS graduate
• DoD military Instructor Pilot qualification
• Mission Commander qualification
• Military or Civilian Flight Examiner qualification
• Functional Check Flight Pilot qualification
• NVG Instructor, CRM Instructor
• FAA CFI(I) Certificate
• Familiarization with DoD Commercial Air Services industry
• FAA Authorized Experimental Aircraft (AEA) privileges (list types)
• DoD Safety School or Board President Course graduate
• Squadron Command experience
• Active fighter flying (for each fighter type, provide total hours, date of last sortie)
• Actively flying (provide 1-year look-back per active aircraft type)

How We Care

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.

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Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.

Primary Location

US-North Carolina-Cherry Point

Job Field

Flight Operations

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Experienced

Shift

First Shift

Travel

Yes, 50 % of the Time

Worksite

Onsite

Job Posting

08/17/2026, 2:58:02 PM