Staff Flight Test Pilot - Relocation & Secret Clearance

All Aviation Jobs; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 214,000 - 321,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Company holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Staff Test Pilot for developmental test of military aircraft at Edwards AFB, CA, to conduct test flights, demonstrate performance, and work with flight test engineers to verify design integrity.

Requirements include FAA Commercial Multi-Engine Instrument rating, 1,500 PIC hours, active secret clearance, and TPS graduate; travel up to 10% may be required. On-site at Edwards AFB with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with extensive related experience or advanced degrees may substitute in some cases.
• Must hold FAA Commercial Multi-Engine Instrument rating and 1,500 PIC hours.
• Active US Government secret clearance required; SAP clearance possible.

Responsibilities

• Provide test pilot expertise on programs and ensure man-machine interface issues are identified.
• Plan, execute, and document test flights to verify airworthiness and performance.
• Collaborate with Flight Ops, Engineering, and customer pilots on test activities.

Skills

Test Pilot

Flight Testing

Safety & Compliance

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Military Test Pilot School graduate

Job description

Northrop Grumman seeks a Staff Test Pilot for developmental test of military aircraft at Edwards AFB, CA, to conduct test flights, demonstrate performance, and work with flight test engineers to verify design integrity.

Requirements include FAA Commercial Multi-Engine Instrument rating, 1,500 PIC hours, active secret clearance, and TPS graduate; travel up to 10% may be required. On-site at Edwards AFB with competitive benefits.