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Test Pilot C-130J-Level 5

Test Pilot C-130J-Level 5

Lockheed MartinMarietta, GA, US
15 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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 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
  • 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.

    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.

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