Tactical Aviation Leader & Flight Ops Expert

Pilot Assessments; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilot Assessments is seeking a highly experienced professional to lead and execute demanding tactical flight operations across training, adversary air, R&D, and test programs. You will maintain qualifications, mentor teammates, and contribute to safety, standards, and program development.

The role requires strong leadership, ability to work irregular hours, travel, and capability to obtain security clearances.

Qualifications

• Former military pilot with tactical aviation experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, initiative, ownership, integrity, and sound judgment.
• Ability to support demanding tactical flight operations while contributing to broader organizational priorities.
• Compliance with company procedures, contractual requirements, and applicable federal aviation and defense regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to mentor and collaborate across departments.
• Full-time availability, including travel and irregular hours as operationally necessary (evenings, weekends, holidays, overnights).
• Ability to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances, installation access, and airport credentials.
• Meets medical and physical standards for assigned flight duties; able to safely enter and operate assigned aircraft and equipment.
• Lawfully eligible to work in the United States; able to complete an I-9 Form.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to satisfy company driving, background, security, medical, and access requirements.

Responsibilities

• Execute demanding tactical flight operations across training, adversary air, R&D, test and evaluation, and specialized missions.
• Maintain all required qualifications, medical certifications, training, and currency for assigned aircraft and missions.
• Contribute to flight operations, standardization and evaluation, instructor development, and safety programs.
• Support program management, business development, customer relations, and training system development.
• Advance strategic growth initiatives, new aircraft programs, and, as appropriate, executive leadership efforts.
• Mentor personnel, model sound judgment, and drive continuous improvement in people, programs, standards, and systems.
• Operate safely in aircraft, hangar, ramp, and flight-line environments; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tactical aviation experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring

Job description

Pilot Assessments is seeking a highly experienced professional to lead and execute demanding tactical flight operations across training, adversary air, R&D, and test programs. You will maintain qualifications, mentor teammates, and contribute to safety, standards, and program development.

The role requires strong leadership, ability to work irregular hours, travel, and capability to obtain security clearances.