Senior Fixed-Wing ISR Pilot & Mission Lead

Pilot Assessments; Shalimar (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive pay

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Three weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Shalimar, FL seeks a seasoned fixed-wing pilot to lead deployed ISR sorties, casualty evacuation, maritime patrol, and special mission training. You will shape mission plans, enforce safety, and coordinate with engineering teams to keep aircraft and systems ready.

The role requires 6+ years of pilot experience, 2,500+ hours fixed-wing, and IP/ME qualifications. Deployment-ready with a 60/30 rotation is expected.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of current pilot experience.
• Total time: 2,500 h minimum fixed-wing (3,000 h if IP-qualified).
• Multi-Engine Turbine: 1,500 h (2,000 if IP-qualified).
• PIC: 1,500 h (2,000 if IP-qualified), incl 1,000 PIC in type or similar aircraft (1,500 if IP-qualified).
• Fixed-Wing PIC in Class: 1,500 h PIC in multi-engine turboprop/jet with GTOW ≥ 12,500 lbs.
• CPL with Instrument & ME and/or ATP with Instrument & ME.
• FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
• Deployment-ready: ~60/30 rotation; security/background checks and travel requirements met.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute ISR missions supporting intelligence collection and real-time coordination.
• Conduct casualty evacuation, maritime patrol, and special mission training flights.
• Own mission readiness: planning, risk assessment, and interagency coordination.
• Serve as primary contact for mission-critical communications and deconfliction.
• Uphold safety culture and regulatory compliance; drive standardization and checklists.
• Analyze flight and mission data to improve tactics and procedures.
• Mentor and supervise junior pilots and run training drills.
• Collaborate with engineering to troubleshoot issues and ensure readiness.
• Contribute to strategic planning and operational decision-making.

Skills

Current pilot experience

Fixed-wing total time

IP-qualified

Multi-engine turbine

PIC experience

PIC in multi-engine

GTOW 12,500+ lbs

CPL/ATP ratings

FAA Class II Medical

Deployment-ready / OCONUS

DoD/COCOM compliance

Education

CPL with Instrument & ME

ATP with Instrument & ME

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Shalimar, FL seeks a seasoned fixed-wing pilot to lead deployed ISR sorties, casualty evacuation, maritime patrol, and special mission training. You will shape mission plans, enforce safety, and coordinate with engineering teams to keep aircraft and systems ready.

The role requires 6+ years of pilot experience, 2,500+ hours fixed-wing, and IP/ME qualifications. Deployment-ready with a 60/30 rotation is expected.