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Trinzic lists this MQ-4C Triton Test Pilot and Project Officer opportunity in lexington park, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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nMQ-4C Triton Test Pilot and Project Officer
nAt 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.
nTrinzic 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.
nBacked 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.
nCandidates 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.
nJob Posting Description
nKBR is seeking a highly qualified MQ-4C Triton Pilot to support tasking at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) for Air Test and Evaluation Squadron TWO ZERO (VX-20) at NAS Patuxent River, MD.
nAs part of the world’s largest independent flight test organization, supporting both US Government and commercial agencies, you will be joining a highly talented and experienced aircrew services team that has provided over 40 continuous years of Test Aircrew support for NAVAIR. As a long-term incumbent and leader in test aircrew expertise, the selected applicant will work within the VX-20 squadron environment composed of government, military, contractor, and industry personnel while supporting flight test.
nRoles & Responsibilities:
nnnThis position serves as an MQ-4C Triton Pilot and will perform all aspects of project officer duties for the MQ-4C test program. These responsibilities include:
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nnPilot and operate the MQ-4C Triton during developmental flight test events to evaluate aircraft, mission system, sensor, and software performance against test objectives.
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nnDevelop test plans, test cards, and mission requirements supporting MQ-4C developmental test activities.
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nnConduct mission planning, flight operations, and post-mission debriefs to safely execute assigned test objectives.
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nnAnalyze test data and prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations documenting test results and aircraft/system performance.
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nnCoordinate with the Integrated Test Team (ITT), government program offices, aircrew, engineers, and fleet representatives to support test execution and program objectives.
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nnThe selected applicant will work within the Triton ITT composed of government, military, contractor, and industry personnel while supporting flight test.
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n nBasic Qualifications:
nnnEducation: Must be a graduate (long-course) of one of the following test pilot schools: USNTPS, USAFTPS, Empire Test Pilot School, or EPNER Test Pilot School. If not a graduate of test pilot school, candidates must have at least 2,000 hours PC/PIC flight time in a manned aircraft, or 500 hours in an unmanned aircraft
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nnExperience: At least 5 years of related experience in test and evaluation or operational military aviation experience. Must have the ability to direct test aircraft operations planning, scheduling, execution, and reporting for the MQ-4C
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nnFlight Hours/Certifications/Designations Required: Must be able to maintain an FAA Class II medical certificate. Must be qualified or previously qualified as an MQ-4 or RQ-4 pilot
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nnClearance & Citizenship: Must have a current DoD Top Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain. Contract requires US Citizenship. Applicant selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be eligible for and obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
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n nPreferred Qualifications:
nnnBachelor's and/or master's degree in an engineering discipline
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nn8 years of flight experience with 4 years of flight test experience
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nnA minimum of 200 hours PIC in MQ-4C Triton aircraft
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n nScheduled Weekly Hours: 40 hours/week.
nCompensation: $171,000-$220,000. 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.
nAdditional 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.
nKBR 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.
nBelong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt 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.
nKBR 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.
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lexington park, MD, 20653, US
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