Pilot (PT)

RAVN Group, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus opportunities

Relocation assistance

Performance incentives

Career progression

Quality of life benefits

Job summary

RAVN Aerospace is seeking former military pilots to continue flying tactical jets in support of demanding missions. This part-time position is based on-site in Houston, with potential travel to San Antonio, El-Palo or other OL locations, and offers the opportunity to remain connected to the defense mission and train U.S.

military personnel. You will join a mission-focused flight operations team, maintain required qualifications, and ensure safety and compliance while contributing to adversary

Qualifications

• Former military pilot with tactical aviation experience.
• Commitment to safety, professionalism, and mission accomplishment.
• Ability to operate in a disciplined, team-oriented flight operations environment.
• Maintain required qualifications, medicals, training, and currency for assigned aircraft and missions.
• Compliance with company procedures, contracts, and applicable regulations.
• Availability to support schedules including travel and irregular hours.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances and airport credentials.

Responsibilities

• Support adversary air and contracted close air support missions.
• Participate in research, development, test & evaluation, and flight training programs.
• Provide operational test support and contribute to aircraft development programs.
• Maintain high standards of precision, professionalism, and mission focus during sorties.

Skills

Former military pilot

Tactical aviation experience

Safety and professionalism

Team-oriented environment

Maintain aircraft qualifications

Regulatory compliance

Travel/irregular hours readiness

Security clearances/credentials

Job description

Company Summary

RAVN Group (\"RAVN\") is pushing the boundaries of innovation in the aviation industry, focusing on cutting-edge technology and advanced aerospace solutions. As part of the RAVN team, you’ll be at the forefront of revolutionizing pilot training on military-grade aircraft and aerospace engineering in the defense sector. RAVN provides combat and high-maneuver training for pilots, RDT&E, and maintenance services with its fully owned fleet of aircraft.

Position Title and Location

RAVN Aerospace Position Name: Part-Time Pilot
Position Location: Houston, San Antonio, El-Palo or other OL (On-Site)

Salary

Salary/Hourly Rate: Competitive compensation, DOE

Department Summary

The RAVN Aerospace Flight Operations Department is a mission-focused team of experienced tactical aviators and aviation professionals supporting military training, adversary air, research and development, test and evaluation, flight training, and specialized tactical aviation missions. The department operates with a strong commitment to safety, professionalism, sound judgment, teamwork, tactical excellence, continuous learning, and mission accomplishment.

Position Summary

RAVN Aerospace is seeking former military pilots to continue flying tactical jets in support of purposeful, demanding missions. Depending on qualifications and program assignments, pilots may support adversary air, contracted close air support, research, development, test and evaluation, flight training, operational test support, and aircraft development programs. This part-time position offers military aviators the opportunity to remain connected to the defense mission, train U.S. military personnel and partner nations, and operate aircraft that demand precision, professionalism, and sound judgment. RAVN values the experience, camaraderie, responsibility, and mission focus that military aviators bring to every sortie.

Requirements

• Former military pilot with tactical aviation experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, professionalism, sound judgment, and mission accomplishment.
• Ability to operate effectively within a disciplined, team-oriented flight operations environment.
• Ability to maintain all qualifications, medical certifications, training, and currency required for assigned aircraft and missions.
• Ability to comply with company procedures, contractual requirements, and applicable federal aviation and defense regulations.
• Availability to support flight schedules that may include travel and irregular hours based on operational requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances, installation access, and/or airport credentials as required.

Desired Experience / Skills

• Experience in fighter, attack, adversary air, close air support, flight test, developmental test, operational test, or advanced flight training environments.
• Military instructor pilot, evaluator pilot, flight lead, mission commander, test pilot, or weapons officer experience.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or allied military aviation programs.
• Strong communication, briefing, debriefing, and crew resource management skills.
• Humility, teamwork, tactical excellence, and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Ability to adapt to varied aircraft, missions, customers, locations, and program requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive compensation designed for military aviators.
• Signing bonus opportunities.
• Relocation assistance, when applicable.
• Performance incentives.
• Structured career progression and long-term compensation growth.
• An excellent quality of life and the opportunity to continue meaningful tactical aviation work.

Physical Demands

• Ability to meet and maintain medical and physical standards applicable to assigned flight duties.
• Ability to safely enter, exit, and operate assigned aircraft and associated flight equipment.
• Regular use of hands and fingers to handle or operate aircraft controls, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to work in aircraft, hangar, ramp, and flight-line environments with exposure to loud noise, fumes, varying weather conditions, and other operational hazards.
• Specific work hours will be determined by operational, departmental, and contractual requirements.
• Evening, weekend, holiday, overnight, and travel assignments may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Authorization

Must be lawfully eligible to work in the United States and complete an I-9 Form. Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet company driving requirements. Must satisfy applicable background, security, medical, and access requirements for assigned programs and locations.

Drug & Alcohol Policy

RAVN Aerospace is a Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace. Pre-employment, random, or for-cause drug/alcohol testing, including testing for marijuana, may be required as applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

RAVN Aerospace is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer.

Other Information

I understand that if an offer of employment is made, I may be required to undergo investigation into all statements and references contained in this application. Said investigation may include credit, driving, criminal background, professional references, and other background checks. By applying for this position, I authorize post-offer investigation into my background as necessary and as a condition of employment. Note: a criminal conviction does not constitute an automatic bar to employment and will be considered only as it substantially relates to the position in question.

Company Summary (Repeat)

RAVN Group (\"RAVN\") is pushing the boundaries of innovation in the aviation industry, focusing on cutting-edge technology and advanced aerospace solutions. As part of the RAVN team, you’ll be at the forefront of revolutionizing pilot training on military grade aircraft and aerospace engineering in the defense sector. RAVN provides combat or high maneuver training for pilots, RDT&E, and maintenance services with its fully owned fleet of aircraft.