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Fighter Pilot- Pt. Mugu - ATAC

northern, KY

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Fighter Pilot- Pt. Mugu - ATAC )

Who We Are

Textron 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.

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!

Fly the IAI F-21 Kfir, the MK-58 Hawker Hunter, F-1 Mirage, or the AERO Vodochody L-39 Albatros, in regular support of US Navy, Marine Corps, and US Air Force training and readiness missions. Fly in support of 4th and 5th Generation Fighter operational and conversion syllabus and continuation training missions. Support surface fleet pre-deployment training and large force employment missions.

Navy Contracts: Conduct flight operations from any of ATAC’s four permanent facilities (Newport News Virginia, Pt Mugu NAS California, Fallon NAS California, Kaneohe Bay MCAS Hawaii), or deployed locations. Deploy as required to locations including but not limited to Key West NAS, Fallon NAS, Beaufort MCAS, Jacksonville NAS, Lemoore NAS, Eglin AFB, Charleston Intl Airport, Jacksonville Intl Airport, Cherry Point MCAS, and various USAF, USN, USMC bases throughout Alaska, Guam, Japan, Korea, and the Philippines.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Employ the ATAC fighter aircraft throughout their flight envelope as a surrogate Adversary, Red Air, Aggressor or Close Air Support pilot for US Navy, Marine Corps and USAF aircrew, JTAC, surface fleet, large force employment exercise, or intercept controller training.

Maintain FAA instrument currency, Second 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.

Attend mass briefings, adversary coordination briefings and other pre-flight briefings. Plan and fly adversary missions. Accomplish flight debriefings and attend mass debriefings.

Adhere to all training rules and pre-briefed maneuvering restrictions.

Collect and disseminate lessons learned.

Accomplish necessary ground training prior to flights.

Deploy as required to support mission requirements.

Additional Duties: Act as, or support the individual responsible for, pilot Scheduling, Training, NATOPS/Standards & Evaluation, Safety, or other Program Management duties as required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Previously DoD Tactically Trained Fighter Pilot

Previously qualified 4-Ship/Division Flight Lead

700 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) of any fixed wing DOD-owned/operated fighter aircraft

100 hours PIC at night

Logged 100 hours PIC time in the past 12 months

Current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate

FAA Commercial, Airplane Single Engine Land Privileges

1000 hours PIC of a military tactical aircraft

500 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) of any fixed wing DOD-owned/operated fighter aircraft

Desired Qualifications

USAF WIC graduate, USAF adversary qualification

USNFWS/NAWDC/TOPGUN graduate

TPS graduate

DoD military Instructor Pilot qualification

Military or Civilian Flight Examiner qualificationNVG Instructor, CRM Instructor

FAA CFI(I) Certificate

Familiarization with DoD Commercial Air Services industry

FAA Authorized Experimental Aircraft (AEA) privileges (list types)

DoD Safety School or Board President Course graduate

Squadron Command experience

Active fighter flying (for each fighter type, provide total hours, date of last sortie)

Actively flying (provide 1-year look-back per active aircraft type)

How We Care

At 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!

Career Development & Training Opportunities

Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron'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.

Desired Qualifications

USAF WIC graduate, USAF adversary qualification

USNFWS/NAWDC/TOPGUN graduate

TPS graduate

DoD military Instructor Pilot qualification

Mission Commander qualification

Military or Civilian Flight Examiner qualification

Functional Check Flight Pilot qualification

NVG Instructor, CRM Instructor

FAA CFI(I) Certificate

Familiarization with DoD Commercial Air Services industry

FAA Authorized Experimental Aircraft (AEA) privileges (list types)

DoD Safety School or Board President Course graduate

Squadron Command experience

Active fighter flying (for each fighter type, provide total hours, date of last sortie)

Actively flying (provide 1-year look-back per active aircraft type)

How We Care

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Career Development & Training Opportunities

Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron'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.

Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is $217,401.60 - $217,401.6 per year.

EEO Statement

Textron 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.

Classified Information Statement - Select value to add statement to job posting Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.

Veteran Statement - Select Value to Include in Job Posting Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.

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