Fighter Pilot- Pt. Mugu - ATAC

Textron; California (MO); On-site; USD 196,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Education assistance

Career development

Wellness program

Medical, dental, vision & 401(k)

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Textron Systems' ATAC program seeks an experienced Fighter Pilot at Pt. Mugu to provide adversary training support for Navy, Marine and Air Force aircrews. Candidates should hold a DoD tactically trained fighter pilot background with PIC hours and a current FAA Second Class Medical.

Responsibilities include mission planning, briefings, flight operations, and post-flight debriefs across ATAC adversary sorties with global deployment readiness and a potential scheduling/standards role.

Qualifications

• Experience as a DoD tactically trained fighter pilot.
• Qualified for 4-ship/division flight lead roles.
• 700+ hours PIC in fixed-wing DoD fighter aircraft.
• 100 hours PIC at night.
• Recent 100 hours PIC within past 12 months.
• Current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate.
• FAA Commercial, Airplane SEL Privileges.
• Secret security clearance; US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Employ ATAC fighter aircraft as surrogate adversary for US Navy/Marine/USAF aircrews.
• Maintain FAA instrument currency and Second Class medical certs.
• Attend mass and adversary coordination briefings; plan and fly adversary missions.
• Complete flight debriefings and mass debriefings; follow rules and maneuvering restrictions.
• Collect and disseminate lessons learned from missions.
• Complete ground training prior to flights; deploy as required for missions.
• Support pilot scheduling, training, NATOPS/standards and safety duties as needed.
• Perform additional duties as needed for mission support.

Skills

DoD fighter pilot

4-Ship/Division Lead

PIC hours

Night PIC hours

FAA Second Class Medical

FAA Commercial Cert

Security Clearance

Job description

Fighter Pilot- Pt. Mugu - ATAC

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.

This role is in Textron Systems’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 aggressor services for U.S. Navy, Marine and Air Force pilots. ATAC operates simultaneously across eight sites and two continents and comprises the world’s largest outsourced civilian, tactical airborne training organization and proudly provides the highest quality live training to Squadrons, Air Wings, and Battle Groups.

SCOPE:

Fly the IAI F-21 Kfir, the MK-58 Hawker Hunter, F-1 Mirage, or the AERO Vodochody L-39 Albatros, 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.

Navy Contracts: Conduct flight operations from any of ATAC’s four permanent facilities (Newport News Virginia, Pt Mugu NAS California, Fallo NAS California, Kaneohe Bay MCAS Hawaii), or deployed locations. Deploy as required to locations including but not limited to Key West NAS, Fallo NAS, Beaufort MCAS, Jacksonville NAS, Lemoore NAS, Eglin AFB, Charleston Intl Airport, Jacksonville Intl Airport, Cherry Point MCAS, and various USAF, USN, USMC bases throughout Alaska, Guam, Japan, Korea, and the Philippines.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Employ the ATAC fighter aircraft throughout their flight envelope as a surrogate Adversary, Red Air, Aggressor or Close Air Support pilot for US Navy, Marine Corps and USAF aircrew, JTAC, surface fleet, large force employment exercise, or intercept controller training.

• Maintain FAA instrument currency, Second Class medical certification, 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.

• Additional Duties: Act as, or support the individual responsible for, pilot Scheduling, Training, NATOPS/Standards & Evaluation, Safety, or other Program Management duties as required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Travel Requirements: 20%

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Previously DoD Tactically 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 Second Class Medical Certificate

• FAA Commercial, Airplane Single Engine Land Privileges

• Secret Security Clearance, US Citizen

Specific Navy 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

Qualifications

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

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

• 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’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is

$217,401.60 - $217,401.6 per year.

AI Readiness:

Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

EEO Statement

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.

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

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

Recruiting Company: Textron Systems
Primary Location: US-California-Point Mugu Nawc
Job Function: Flight Operations
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time
Job Posting: 09/03/2026, 10:44:03 AM
Job Number: 344866