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Textron lists this Fighter Pilot - Luke AFB opportunity in luke air force base, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Fighter Pilot - Luke AFB
nDescription
nFighter Pilot
nWho We Are
nTextron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.
nThis role is in Textron System's Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
nTextron Systems - ATAC provides tactical flight training and adversary aggressor services for U.S. Navy, Marine and Air Force pilots. ATAC operates simultaneously across eight sites and two continents and comprises the world's largest outsourced civilian, tactical airborne training organization and proudly provides the highest quality live training to Squadrons, Air Wings, and Battle Groups.
nJob Summary
nnnFly the Dassault Mirage F1 in regular support of U.S. Air Force training and readiness missions. Fly in support of 5th Generation Fighter operational and conversion syllabus and continuation training missions. Support large force employment missions.
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nnAir Force Contract: Conduct flight operations from Luke AFB or deployed locations. Deploy as required to various locations.
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nnJob Responsibilities
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nnEmploy the ATAC fighter aircraft throughout their flight envelope as a surrogate Adversary for USAF aircrew or large force employment exercise.
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nnMaintain FAA instrument currency, First Class medical certification, adversary mission qualifications and associated mission currencies, to include low level, dynamic mission, and unlimited air combat tactics maneuvering in the high-G environment.
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nnAttend mass briefings, adversary coordination briefings and other pre-flight briefings. Plan and fly adversary missions. Accomplish flight debriefings and attend mass debriefings.
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nnAdhere to all training rules and pre-briefed maneuvering restrictions.
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nnCollect and disseminate lessons learned.
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nnAccomplish necessary ground training prior to flights.
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nnDeploy as required to support mission requirements.
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nnAdditional Duties: Act as, or support the individual responsible for, pilot Scheduling, Training, Standards & Evaluation, Safety, or other Program Management duties as required.
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n nQualifications
nMinimum Qualifications
nnnPreviously DoD Tactically Trained Fighter Pilot
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nnPreviously qualified 4-Ship/Division Flight Lead
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nn700 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) of any fixed wing DOD-owned/operated fighter aircraft
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nn100 hours PIC at night
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nnLogged 100 hours PIC time in the past 12 months
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nnCurrent FAA First Class Medical Certificate
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nnFAA Commercial or ATP, Airplane Single Engine Land Privileges
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nnSecret Security Clearance, US Citizen
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nnSpecific Air Force Contract Qualifications
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nn1200 hours total PIC of a tactical military aircraft
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nnCurrent in a tactical fighter aircraft within the last 5 years
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nnDesired Qualifications
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nnUSAF WIC graduate, USAF adversary qualification
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nnUSNFWS/NAWDC/TOPGUN graduate
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nnTPS graduate
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nnDoD military Instructor Pilot qualification
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nnMission Commander qualification
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nnMilitary or Civilian Flight Examiner qualification
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nnFunctional Check Flight Pilot qualification
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nnNVG Instructor, CRM Instructor
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nnFAA CFI(I) Certificate
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nnFamiliarization with DoD Commercial Air Services industry
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nnFAA Authorized Experimental Aircraft (AEA) privileges
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nnDoD Safety School or Board President Course graduate
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nnSquadron Command experience
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nnActive fighter flying
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nnActively flying
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n nHow We Care
nAt Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!
nnnFlexible Work Schedules
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nnEducation Assistance
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nnCareer Development & Training Opportunities
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nnWellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
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nnMedical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
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nnPaid Parental Leave
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n nAre you a Military Veteran?
nTextron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.
nAI Readiness: Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required - we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.
nEEO Statement
nTextron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
nApplicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.
nPreference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.
nRecruiting Company: Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC)
nPrimary Location: US-Arizona
nJob Function: Flight Operations
nSchedule: Full-time
nJob Level: Individual Contributor
nJob Type: Experienced
nShift: First Shift
nTravel: Yes, 20 % of the Time
nJob Posting: 09/30/2026, 4:13:04 PM
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