Test Pilot C-130J-Level 5
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 As the Test Pilot your responsibilities will include :
- 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 representatives 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.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
This position is in Marietta, GA.
Desired skills :
Top Secret Security Clearance or able to obtainFAA Licenses : Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) - Airplane Multi-engine LandFlight Instructor (CFI) Airplane Multi-engine and / or Instrument AirplaneL-382J or L-382 Type Rating300 hours PIC in transport type aircraftCurrent and qualified as a C-130J Instructor Pilot or Flight ExaminerCurrent 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 experienceInstructor Experience - courseware development, platform and simulator instruction, and in-flight instructionExperience in writing and reviewing technical publicationsExperience with AFI 10-220 / DCMA INST 8210-1 and contract flight operationsExperience with C-130J Tactical Operations and / or Special OperationsExperience with Strategic Tanker aerial refueling operationsExperience as a C-5 pilotExperience as a P-3 pilotCurrent or previously qualified to conduct C-130 Functional or Acceptance Check Flight (FCF / ACF) operationsExperience in legacy C-130 models (e.g. C-130H, KC-130T)Graduate of weapons or tactics school, safety school, or advanced instrument schoolCurrent passportWilling to work evenings and weekends and willing to travel domestically and internationally for up to 30 days at a timeBy 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.
Onsite Full-time : The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
This position requires a Secret security clearance with investigation or CV date within 5 years.