Production & Training Pilot Sr Stf - E5

Lockheed Martin; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements (4x10)

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Marietta, GA is seeking a highly experienced C-130J pilot for production acceptance, test flights, and training duties. The role includes classroom, simulator, and flight instruction for company and customer aircrew.

Requirements include 1500+ hours multiengine, 1000+ PIC, C-130J experience, and a valid FAA Commercial/ATP certificate, plus potential security clearance. This is a full‑time on‑site position with extensive flight operations responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Total flying time of 1500+ hours in multiengine aircraft.
• 1000+ hours PIC/Aircraft Commander.
• 300 hours PIC in transport type aircraft.
• Experience as a C-130J pilot.
• FAA Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot certificate.
• Current or former military Instructor Pilot.
• Top Secret security clearance or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Pilot C-130J aircraft during production acceptance and functional check flights.
• Pilot C-130J aircraft on delivery and ferry flights.
• Pilot C-130J aircraft for engineering and experimental test flights to validate FARs and military specs.
• Instruct as C-130J instructor pilot for company and customer aircrew.
• Provide classroom, simulator, and flight instruction for company and customer aircrew.
• May conduct demonstration flights with customers and officials to showcase performance.

Skills

1500 hrs multiengine

1000 hrs PIC

300 hrs PIC in transport

C-130J pilot

FAA Commercial/ATP

Instructor Pilot

Top Secret clearance

FAA medical: Second/First Class

Passport

Job description

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Standard Job Description

We are Lockheed Martin

You will be a C-130J Production/Training Pilot for the C-130 Flight Operations team. Our team is responsible for conducting acceptance check flights of newly assembled C-130J aircraft. We are where the “Rubber meets the Road” for all new C-130J aircraft and capabilities coming out of our Marietta plant.

What You Will Be Doing

• Pilot C-130J aircraft during production acceptance and functional check flights
• Pilot C-130J aircraft on delivery and ferry flights
• Pilot C-130J aircraft for engineering and experimental test flights to validate and verify compliance with FARs and military specifications, determine operational suitability, and conduct developmental test
• Perform as a C-130J instructor pilot for company and customer pilots and aircrew during syllabus training flights
• Provide classroom, simulator, and flight instruction for company and customer aircrew
• May conduct airshow demonstrations as well as demonstration flights with customers, government officials, media or other personnel aboard to exhibit C-130J performance, flying qualities and system capabilities
• Provide pilot input to flight test, production, engineering, training, customer support, advanced development and marketing teams
• Assist engineering and flight test with the development of ground and flight test procedures
• Review, validate, verify and update flight manuals and source material
• Participate in planning for requirements definition and Statement of Work development for C-130J testing, production acceptance, training, and engineering design support
• Participate in test plan development, test plan reviews, Safety Review Boards, First Flight Readiness Reviews and Design Review Boards
• Assist with the development of Temporary Operating Procedures and Aircraft Operating Limitations for flight test programs

Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

What’s In It For You

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus –if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

This position is in Marietta, GA à Discover Marietta.

Tests production aircraft to determine compliance with specification and operational suitability. Pilots production aircraft during engineering and production acceptance. Pilots aircraft or acts as instructor pilot for training customer pilots and aircrew during syllabus training flights; may conduct classroom training of customer pilots and aircrew. May conduct demonstration flights with customers, government officials, or other personnel aboard to exhibit aircraft performance, flying qualities and system capabilities. Provides engineering and pilot input to training, customer support and marketing teams.

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Basic Qualifications

• Pilot with at least 1500 hours total flying time in multiengine aircraft
• Must have at least 1000 hours Pilot-in-Command (PIC)/Aircraft Commander flying time
• 300 hours PIC time in transport type aircraft
• Experience as a C-130J pilot
• FAA Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate
• Current or formerly qualified military Instructor Pilot
• Current FAA Second Class or First Class medical or able to obtain within 30 days of hiring
• Top Secret Security Clearance or able to obtain

Desired Skills

• FAA Licenses: Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) - Airplane Multi-engine Land
• Flight Instructor (CFI) – Airplane Multi-engine and/or Instrument Airplane
• L-382 or L-382J Type Rating
• Current and qualified as a C-130J Instructor Pilot or Flight Examiner
• Knowledgeable/qualified in C-130J Block 8.1 and/or Block 8.1.1
• Engineering and/or experimental flight test experience
• Experience in courseware development, platform instruction, simulator instruction and in-flight instruction
• Experience in writing and/or reviewing technical publications
• Experience with C-130J Tactical Operations and/or Special Operations
• Experience with AFI 10-220 / DCMA INST 8210-1 and contract flight operations
• Current or previously qualified to conduct C-130 Functional or Acceptance Check Flight (FCF/ACF) operations
• Experience in legacy C-130 models (e.g. C-130H, KC-130T etc.)
• Graduate of weapons or tactics school, safety school, or advanced instrument school
• Experience as a C-5 or P-3 pilot
• Experience as a Tanker pilot familiar with aerial refueling operations
• Current passport

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $148300.00 - $275500.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.