Senior Test Pilot — Flight Test Leader for Military Aircraft

Northrop Grumman; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); Vor Ort; USD 214.000 - 321.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Zusammenfassung

Northrop Grumman at Edwards AFB seeks a Staff Test Pilot for developmental test of military aircraft. The role involves developing test techniques, planning flight tests, and coordinating with flight operations and engineering to verify airworthiness and performance.

Travel up to 10%, must hold an active secret clearance and TPS/FAA instrument-rating prerequisites. Primary salary range is listed; comprehensive benefits apply with potential bonuses.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree plus 12 years related experience or Master’s plus 10 years or PhD plus 9 years.
• Active US Government secret clearance required.
• Must maintain training qualifications per contracting requirements.
• 1,500 hours of flight experience as Pilot in Command.
• Military Test Pilot School (TPS) graduate.

Aufgaben

• Provide test pilot expertise to assigned programs and ensure air vehicle safety.
• Plan, develop and execute test flights to verify airworthiness and performance.
• Collaborate with Flight Ops Manager and Engineering on test operations.
• Engage with program IPTs and REs to validate designs and modifications.
• Contribute to safety reviews and share lessons across programs.

Kenntnisse

Pilot in Command

Flight testing

Leadership

Strong communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

FAA instrument rating

Jobbeschreibung

Northrop Grumman at Edwards AFB seeks a Staff Test Pilot for developmental test of military aircraft. The role involves developing test techniques, planning flight tests, and coordinating with flight operations and engineering to verify airworthiness and performance.

Travel up to 10%, must hold an active secret clearance and TPS/FAA instrument-rating prerequisites. Primary salary range is listed; comprehensive benefits apply with potential bonuses.