MQ-4C Triton Test Pilot & Program Lead

Trinzic

Lexington Park (MD)

On-site

USD 171,000 - 220,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
AD&D
Flexible spending account
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR seeks a highly qualified MQ-4C Triton Pilot to support VX-20 at NAS Patuxent River, MD. You will serve as the pilot and project officer for the MQ-4C test program within a mixed government and contractor team.

Requirements include graduation from a recognized test pilot school or substantial flight hours, 5+ years in test/military aviation, and DoD Top Secret/TS/SCI eligibility. 40 hours/week; compensation ranges $171,000–$220,000.

Qualifications

  • Must have graduated from a recognized test pilot school or 2,000 hours PC/PIC or 500 hours in unmanned aircraft.
  • Minimum 5 years in test and evaluation or operational military aviation.
  • Ability to direct test aircraft operations planning, scheduling, execution, and reporting.
  • Must hold or be able to obtain DoD Top Secret clearance and TS/SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

  • Pilot and operate the MQ-4C Triton during developmental flight test events.
  • Develop test plans, test cards, and mission requirements for MQ-4C testing.
  • Conduct mission planning, flight operations, and debriefs to meet objectives.
  • Analyze test data and prepare technical reports and recommendations.

Skills

Flight test experience
Test planning
Data analysis
Crew coordination
Air operations leadership

Education

Test pilot school graduate (USNTPS/USAFTPS/Empire/EPNER)
Engineering degree (Bachelor's or Master's)

Tools

MQ-4C Triton familiarity
FAA Class II medical

Job description

KBR seeks a highly qualified MQ-4C Triton Pilot to support VX-20 at NAS Patuxent River, MD. You will serve as the pilot and project officer for the MQ-4C test program within a mixed government and contractor team.

Requirements include graduation from a recognized test pilot school or substantial flight hours, 5+ years in test/military aviation, and DoD Top Secret/TS/SCI eligibility. 40 hours/week; compensation ranges $171,000–$220,000.

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