Special Missions Test Pilot – Gulfstream G550 (Armed Forces–Trained)

Pilot Assessments; Las Vegas, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilot Assessments seeks an experienced aviation professional to serve as Co-Captain on Aeromet-operated G550 missions. You will support experimental and engineering test flights and operations from a mission-ready platform, coordinating with a tight-knit team.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s with 12+ years or a graduate degree with 10+ years, ATP with FAA medical, and TS/SCI clearance. The role entails global travel and on-call duties in a high-stakes, safety-critical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years relevant experience or graduate degree with 10+ years.
• Graduate of the Armed Forces Test Pilot School Full Course.
• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) and a current FAA First-Class medical.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• License required: ATP (Unrestricted or Restricted).
• Roster: 5/8

Responsibilities

• Serve as Co-Captain on G550 special mission sensor aircraft after training.
• Plan and execute experimental and engineering test flights and operational support missions.
• Ensure safe operations per FAA regulations and DCMA 8210 D.
• Conduct mission planning, briefings/debriefings, and coordinate with a high-performing team.
• Support worldwide missions and shifts, including after-hours activity.
• Remain on-call with two-hour recall and travel as required.
• Uphold professional standards and maintain mission readiness.

Skills

Flight planning

Co-Captain leadership

Team coordination

Mission readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years

Graduate degree with 10+ years

16+ years experience in lieu of a degree

Armed Forces Test Pilot School Full Course

Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)

FAA First-Class medical

TS/SCI security clearance

ATP (Unrestricted or Restricted) license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

The mission

Operate a one-of-a-kind G550 special mission sensor aircraft in support of experimental and engineering test flights and operational support sorties. This role demands meticulous flight planning, disciplined execution, and seamless teamwork to meet demanding mission objectives safely and effectively.

What you’ll do

• After indoctrination and training, serve as Co-Captain on Aeromet-operated G550 special mission sensor aircraft.
• Plan and execute experimental and engineering test flights and operational support missions.
• Ensure safe operations in accordance with applicable FAA regulations and DCMA 8210 D requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive mission planning, briefings/debriefings, and coordinate with a small, high-performing team.
• Support worldwide missions; work assigned shifts including activity outside normal duty hours.
• Remain subject to on-call status with a two-hour recall; travel as required.
• Uphold professional standards, participate in training, and maintain mission readiness.

What you bring

• Education/experience: Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years relevant experience; or Graduate degree with 10+ years; or 16+ years related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Test pilot credentials: Graduate of the Armed Forces Test Pilot School Full Course.
• Certificates/medical: Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) and a current FAA First-Class medical.
• Security & licenses: Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and a TS/SCI security clearance.
• Tools: Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• License required: ATP (Unrestricted or Restricted)
• Roster: 5/8

Preferred qualifications

• 1,500 hours PC/PIC, including 100 hours PC/PIC on engineering and/or acceptance flights.
• 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.

Standards & compliance

• Operate to the highest professional standards and safety culture.
• Comply with applicable FAA regulations and DCMA 8210 D requirements.

Ready to take the seat?

Bring your Armed Forces test pedigree to a platform that pushes the edge of special missions capability. If you’re mission-driven, detail-focused, and ready to fly worldwide, we want to hear from you.