Senior ISR Pilot — Lead Missions, Worldwide Deployment

Sierra Nevada Corp; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corp in the United States (Florida) seeks a Senior ISR Pilot to lead complex missions and provide strategic direction in planning and execution. You will oversee junior pilots, enforce safety standards, and perform advanced piloting duties in diverse scenarios including test flights and special mission training.

The role emphasizes extensive ISR mission experience, leadership, and the ability to deploy internationally.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of current pilot experience.
• Total flight time 2,500–3,000 hours with 1,500–2,000 PIC hours.
• CPL with instrument and multi-engine ratings, or ATP with instrument and multi-engine rating.
• FAA Class II Medical Certificate; able to pass DoD/USG background and security checks.
• Willing to deploy OCONUS approx 60/30 rotation; US passport and clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex flight missions across diverse operational environments.
• Supervise and mentor junior pilots; ensure professional development.
• Plan missions including casualty evacuation, maritime patrol, and experimental tests.
• Ensure mission readiness through planning, risk assessment, coordination.
• Coordinate with ISR operations, review flight data, and train drills.

Skills

Pilot experience

Flight hours

PIC hours

ATP certification

CPL with instrument

US passport

Security clearance

DoD deployment

Leadership

Education

CPL with instrument

ATP certification

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corp in the United States (Florida) seeks a Senior ISR Pilot to lead complex missions and provide strategic direction in planning and execution. You will oversee junior pilots, enforce safety standards, and perform advanced piloting duties in diverse scenarios including test flights and special mission training.

The role emphasizes extensive ISR mission experience, leadership, and the ability to deploy internationally.