Principal, Pilot

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Principal, Pilot to operate Global 6000 aircraft and ensure safety and compliance with FAA, company, and customer directives. The role requires extensive flight history, security clearance, and readiness to work at overseas field sites.

The position includes significant travel, advanced ratings, and stringent medical and safety requirements. Candidates must meet the listed qualifications and be prepared for long duty cycles in overseas locations.

Qualifications

• Active US TS security clearance with ability to obtain SCI.
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Current US passport.
• Valid State Driver’s License.
• Level 6 ICAO English proficiency (read, write, speak and comprehension).
• FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate - Multiengine Land rating.
• Instrument – Airplane rating.
• Minimum of 3,000 hours of total flight time.
• Minimum of 1,500 hours of total Pilot in Command time.
• Minimum of 1,500 hours of turbine, fixed-wing multiengine time.

Responsibilities

• Command and operate Global 6000 aircraft in accordance with FAA, company, and customer directives.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel to analyze and correct aircraft discrepancies.
• Position is for full-time employment on the economy at an overseas location.
• Travel 50% or more based on business needs.
• Note: BBD-700 Type Rating and other specialized qualifications are required.

Skills

Security clearance

Flight hours 3000

PIC hours 1500

Turbine multiengine

ATP certificate

Instrument rating

English proficiency

Overseas field work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

16 years related experience in lieu of degree

Minimum 21 years of age

Tools

BBD-700 Type Rating

FAA Class II Medical

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: Principal, Pilot

Job Code: 46467

Job Location: Rockwall, TX

Job Schedule: Rotational 75/75 with 12 hour work days 7 days per week while at field site.

Job Description:

Command and operate Global 6000 aircraft in accordance with FAA, company, and customer directives. Coordinates with maintenance personnel to analyze and correct aircraft discrepancies. Employees may be assigned other duties, as directed by management. Position is for full-time employment on the economy at an overseas location.

Essential Functions:

• 50% or more travel based on business needs.
• BBD-700 Type Rating.
• Current Altitude Chamber.
• Current Water Survival (HUET, SERE, ASET, FACTS, etc.).
• SERE 100A.
• SERE 220.
• Must meet all medical standards.

Work Environment:

• Exposed to overseas locations.
• Extended duty days.

Qualifications:

• Active US TS security clearance with ability to obtain SCI.
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Current US passport.
• Valid State Driver’s License.
• Level 6 ICAO English proficiency (read, write, speak and comprehension).
• FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate - Multiengine Land rating.
• Instrument – Airplane rating.
• Minimum of 3,000* hours of total documented flight time.
• Minimum of 1,500* hours of total Pilot in Command time.
• Minimum of 1,500 hours of turbine, fixed-wing multiengine time.
  • When evaluating the flight time of applicants meeting the basic qualifications, consideration will be given to, among other things, quality, quantity, recent experience, and verifiability of training; complexity of aircraft flown; types of flight operations; and hours flown as PIC in turbine powered aircraft.
  • Consideration will be given to military trained aviators with less than the minimum number of hours.

Applicants invited to interview must provide appropriate documentation of all flight hours.

Preferred Additional Skills

• BBD-700 or other GLEX like types.
• 5,000 hours total document flight time.
• 500 hours of Instrument (actual) time.
• 1,000 hours of business jet time.
• Rating held for the last three (3) consecutive years.
• SERE C, S-V 80-A (USAF).
• SERE 220.

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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.

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