Lead, Pilot - Boeing 757 Pilot

L3Harris Technologies; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Richmond, VA seeks an experienced Boeing 757 Pilot to join a select flight crew delivering mission-focused operations and safety.

The role requires 3,000 total flight hours, 1,000 PIC, 1,500 multi-engine turbine hours, and an ATP certificate; DoD clearance is a condition of employment.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens within one hour of Richmond; flexibility for short-notice travel and on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 9+ years of related experience, or 13+ years without a degree.
• Minimum 3,000 total flight hours.
• Minimum 1,000 Pilot in Command (PIC) flight hours.
• Minimum 1,500 multi-engine turbine hours.
• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate for MTGW 74K lbs or greater.
• Class II FAA Flight Physical (First Class if 65+).
• U.S. citizen required.
• Ability to obtain airport clearance/security badge (FAA).

Responsibilities

• Perform as a member of a professional flight crew ensuring operations and safety goals are met.
• Adhere to scheduling, training, certification and qualification requirements.
• Maintain safety and regulatory compliance while supporting customer mission needs.
• Travel on short notice and fulfill on-call responsibilities as required.
• Coordinate with maintenance and customer teams to ensure readiness.

Skills

Flight hours

PIC hours

Multi-engine turbine hours

ATP certificate

Security clearance

Airport clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Experience in lieu of degree

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Boeing 757 Pilot

Job Code: 41875

Job Location: Richmond, VA (Onsite)

Job Schedule: 5/8

Job Description

Boeing 757 Pilot performing as a member of select team of professional flight crews and maintenance personnel, ensuring operations, training, and safety management goals are met. Adheres to all scheduling, coordinating, training, certification, and qualification requirements. Complies with crew flight and duty time limitations and standard operating procedures. Works in close coordination with the customer to maintain a culture of safety with efficient procedures that support outstanding customer service. Position will require short notice travel and on-call responsibilities. Employment is conditional on maintaining a DoD Top Secret security clearance, successful completion of 757 type rating, and eventually a G5 type rating.

• Position requires being domiciled (within 1 hour response time) to Richmond International Airport in order to meet time sensitive schedule requirements and on-call responsibilities.

Essential Functions

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Familiarity or experience with FAA FAR Part 91/121/125/135 preferred.
• Ability to successfully complete 757 type rating, and G550 type rating (if required).
• Must be highly skilled, with a high degree of tact and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with daily interface with customers at numerous levels.
• Applicant must possess outstanding organizational skills.
• Ability to read, speak and write English language.
• Ability to lift and/or move 50 – 75 pounds above the head.
• Willingness and ability to work shifts as assigned 7 days a week, 12 hours a day to support company objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum 3,000 total flight hours.
• Minimum 1,000 Pilot in Command (PIC) flight hours.
• Minimum 1,500 multi-engine turbine hours.
• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate, with experience in aircraft with MTGW of 74K lbs or greater.
• Class II FAA Flight Physical (First Class if age 65 or older).
• Abilty to obtain an airport clearance/security badge (FAA).
• Must be a US citizen.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret security clearance is highly preferred.
• Current experience 500 757/767 flight hours.
• RVSM trained.
• International experience.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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