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Lockheed Martin

Test Pilot C-130J-Level 5

Lockheed Martin, Georgia Center, Vermont, United States

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Description We are Lockheed Martin. You will be a C-130J Test Pilot for the C-130 Flight Operations team. Our team is responsible for conducting acceptance check flights of newly assembled C-130J aircraft and flight test of modified aircraft. We are where the “Rubber meets the Road” for all new C-130J aircraft and capabilities coming out of our Marietta plant.

What You Will Be Doing

Plan, develop, and execute experimental test flights on C-130J, C-5M, and other AMMM aircraft to verify airworthiness, determine performance capability, validate and verify spec compliance, and assess operational suitability

Conduct engineering ground and flight tests

Conduct production acceptance and functional check flights on new or modified aircraft

Pilot AMMM aircraft on delivery and ferry flights

Pilot AMMM aircraft on airshow demonstrations

Conduct demonstration flights with customers, government officials, or media representative to exhibit performance, flying qualities and system capabilities

Provide experimental test pilot input to flight test, production, engineering, training, customer support, advanced development and business development teams

Define requirements and develop Statement of Work for AMMM aircraft testing, production acceptance, training, and engineering design support

Develop and review ground and flight test plans

Conduct Safety Reviews, First Flight Readiness Reviews and Design Reviews

Develop Temporary Operating Procedures and Aircraft Operating Limitations for flight test programs

Review, validate, verify, and update aircraft flight manuals

Provide classroom, simulator, and flight instruction for company and customer aircrew

Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

What’s In It For You From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. For more details about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package, please refer to our official materials.

This position is in Marietta, GA.

Basic Qualifications

Military Test Pilot School (TPS) graduate from a US DOD-approved school

Pilot with at least 1500 hours Pilot-In-Command (PIC) time in multiengine aircraft

100 hours PIC during engineering and/or acceptance flights in multiengine transport type aircraft

Experimental flight test experience

FAA Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate

Current or formerly qualified military Instructor Pilot

Current FAA Second Class or First Class medical or able to obtain within 30 days of hiring

Secret Security Clearance

Desired Skills

Top Secret Security Clearance or able to obtain

FAA Licenses: Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) - Airplane Multi-engine Land

Flight Instructor (CFI) – Airplane Multi-engine and/or Instrument Airplane

L-382J or L-382 Type Rating

300 hours PIC in transport type aircraft

Current and qualified as a C-130J Instructor Pilot or Flight Examiner

Current and qualified as a strategic tanker pilot (KC-135, KC-10, KC-46, or AB-330 MRT)

C-130J and/or strategic tanker flight test experience

Instructor Experience - courseware development, platform and simulator instruction, and in-flight instruction

Experience in writing and reviewing technical publications

Experience with AFI 10-220 / DCMA INST 8210-1 and contract flight operations

Experience with C-130J Tactical Operations and/or Special Operations

Experience with Strategic Tanker aerial refueling operations

Experience as a C-5 pilot

Experience as a P-3 pilot

Current or previously qualified to conduct C-130 Functional or Acceptance Check Flight (FCF/ACF) operations

Experience in legacy C-130 models (e.g. C-130H, KC-130T)

Graduate of weapons or tactics school, safety school, or advanced instrument school

Current passport

Willing to work evenings and weekends and willing to travel domestically and internationally for up to 30 days at a time

Security Clearance Statement:

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level:

Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

Other Important Information You Should Know Expression of Interest:

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely:

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules:

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position:

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level:

Experienced Professional

Business Unit:

AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available:

Possible

Career Area:

Test Engineering

Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

First

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