Senior Experimental Test Pilot (Gulfstream G550 Special Missions)

Pilot Assessments; Tulsa (OK); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pilot Assessments seeks a highly experienced Co-Captain for the G550 special mission sensor aircraft operated by Aeromet for experimental and engineering test flights based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. You will lead flight test planning, ensure FAA/DCMA compliance, and coordinate with a tight test team.

Expect global travel and on-call duties as part of a fast-paced mission-focused environment. This role requires an ATP, an FAA first-class medical, and TS/SCI clearance, with a strong record in jet

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience; OR graduate degree with 10+ years; OR 16+ years of directly related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certification - Unrestricted or Restricted.
• Valid FAA First-Class medical certificate.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsabilités

• Serve as Co-Captain on G550 special mission sensor aircraft operated by Aeromet for experimental and engineering test flights.
• Plan and execute complex flight tests and training in accordance with FAA regulations and DCMA 8210D requirements.
• Operate within a tight-knit test team, ensuring crew coordination, safety, and mission effectiveness.
• Support worldwide deployments with a typical on-call status and a two-hour recall window.
• Work assigned shifts, including mission support outside normal duty hours, while maintaining high professional standards.

Connaissances

Crew leadership

Flight test planning

Safety-conscious

Team coordination

Microsoft Office

Formation

ATP Certification

FAA First-Class medical

TS/SCI clearance

Bachelor's degree or higher

Outils

None

Description du poste

What you'll do

• After initial indoctrination and training, serve as Co-Captain on G550 special mission sensor aircraft operated by Aeromet for experimental and engineering test flights.
• Plan and execute complex flight tests and training in accordance with FAA regulations and DCMA 8210D requirements.
• Operate within a tight-knit test team, ensuring disciplined crew coordination, safety, and mission effectiveness.
• Support worldwide deployments and small-team operations with a typical on-call status and a two-hour recall window.
• Work assigned shifts, including mission support outside normal duty hours, while maintaining the highest professional standards.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience; OR graduate degree with 10+ years; OR 16+ years of directly related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certification - Unrestricted or Restricted.
• Valid FAA First-Class medical certificate.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS/SCI security clearance.

Preferred experience

• 1,500 hours of PC/PIC time, including 100 hours as PC/PIC during engineering and/or acceptance flights in the functional flight category.
• C-37/G550 or similar type flight-test experience.
• PE and FE qualifications.
• Multi-engine jet FAA type rating or military equivalent.
• Clean aviation accident and FAA violation record.
• No history of suspended or revoked designations or ratings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

What to expect

• Fast-paced, small-team flight test environment with global travel supporting U.S. defense missions.
• Hands-on involvement across flight planning, ops execution, and mission assurance.
• High-impact role where judgment, discipline, and precision define success.

Note: Employment is contingent on the ability to obtain/maintain required clearances and medical certifications.