United States Naval Test Pilot School Experimental Flight Test Instructor

Trinzic; Maryland; On-site; USD 166,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR seeks a United States Naval Test Pilot School Experimental Flight Test Instructor to support NAWCAD/USNTPS at Patuxent River, MD. You will join a team delivering flight test instruction for government and industry partners in a high‑stakes, mission‑driven environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 1000 flight hours, FAA certificates, and the ability to obtain a secret clearance, working with a diverse crew across aircraft types.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 3 years related experience, incl. 2 years test-oriented experience.
• Must graduate from USNTPS, USAFTPS, ETPS or EPNER Test Pilot School.
• Experience with complex, modern integrated aircraft systems.
• 1000 flight hours as piloting aircrew required.
• Able to obtain secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Experimental Flight Test Instructor in Fixed Wing and AU department.
• Support flight test instruction within USNTPS environment with government and contractor staff.
• Educate aviators and engineers in design, risk management, execution and communication of aircraft testing.

Skills

Flight test instruction

Test experience

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

FAA medical certificate

FAA commercial pilot’s certificate

Job description

Title:

United States Naval Test Pilot School Experimental Flight Test Instructor

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

KBR is seeking a United States Naval Test Pilot School Experimental Flight Test Instructor to support tasking at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) for the United States Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) in Patuxent River, MD. As part of the world’s largest independent flight test organization supporting both U.S. Government and commercial agencies, you will be joining a highly talented and experienced KBR aircrew services team that has provided over 40 continuous years of Test Aircrew support for NAVAIR.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Serves as an Experimental Flight Test Instructor in the Fixed Wing and Airborne and Unmanned Systems (AU) department.
• Works within the USNTPS environment composed of government, military, contractor, and industry personnel while supporting flight test instruction. USNTPS currently operates thirteen aircraft types, models, and series.
• Provides all aspects of flight test instruction in support of current curriculum requirements and will work as part of the team in educating aviators and engineers in the design, risk management, execution, and communication of aircraft and systems testing for combat.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Requires at least three (3) years of related experience, including at least two (2) years of test-oriented experience and maintenance of an FAA Class II medical certificate.
• Must be a graduate of one of the following test pilot schools: USNTPS, USAFTPS, ETPS, or EPNER Test Pilot School.
• Must have experience specifically in complex, modern integrated aircraft systems.
• A minimum of 1000 flight hours as piloting aircrew is required, and must be able to pass the physical and training qualification requirements to provide contract aircrew support, including completion of survival and aviation physiology training.
• Must have an FAA commercial pilot’s certificate.
• Able to obtain and maintain secret level security clearance.
• Applicant selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent experience (within 3 years) as an Airborne and Unmanned Systems tester
• Understanding of current flight and mission systems test techniques.
• At least one (1) year of in-flight instructor experience or UAS instructor experience.
• A master’s degree.
• The candidate should have a military test and evaluation background.

Compensation: $166,000-$257,000. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.