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Pilot - Skillbridge

Textron, High Point, North Carolina, us, 27264

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Textron . This is a Skillbridge opportunity for transitioning military members who are within 180 days of separating from the military.

The role is in Textron Systems' Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) business area. ATAC provides tactical flight training and Adversary, Red Air and Aggressor services to the U.S. Navy, Marines and Air Force. ATAC operates across eight permanent sites and supports various training missions.

Job Summary Fly the Dassault Mirage F-1, the IAI F-21 Kfir, the MK-58 Hawker Hunter, or the AERO Vodochody L-39 Albatros, in regular support of U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and U.S. 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.

Responsibilities

Employ the ATAC fighter aircraft throughout their flight envelope as a surrogate Adversary, Red Air, Aggressor or Close Air Support pilot for U.S. 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. Conduct 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Secret Security Clearance, US Citizen

Specific Navy Contract Qualifications

1000 hours PIC of a military tactical aircraft

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

Specific Air Force Contract Qualifications

1200 hours total PIC of a tactical military aircraft

Current in a tactical fighter aircraft within the last 5 years

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 At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives. 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!

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 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.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.

Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.

Job Details

Primary Location: US-North Carolina-Cherry Point

Job Field: Flight Operations

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Experienced

Shift: First Shift

Travel: No

Worksite: Onsite

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