{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a31a041fda3e6657b2e6f956","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a31a041fda3e6657b2e6f956","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a31a041fda3e6657b2e6f956","title":"Pilot - Skillbridge","description":"Pilot - Skillbridge\n\nTextron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems. This role is in Textron Systems Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) business area.\nATAC provides tactical flight training and Adversary, Red Air and Aggressor services to the U.S. Navy, Marines and the U.S. Air Force. ATAC operates simultaneously across eight permanent sites spanning the CONUS, Hawaii and the Pacific. ATAC proudly provides the highest quality live training to 4th and 5th Generation aircrew in Squadrons, Air Wings, and Battle Groups conducting unit level continuation training, pre-deployment spin-up training, large force employment training, or aircrew conversion training. ATAC was the first civilian organization to support the USAFs F-22 Raptors as well as the USNs and USMCs F-35 Lightning IIs.\nJob Summary\n\nFly 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 US Navy, Marine Corps, and US 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.\nNavy Contracts: Conduct flight operations from any of ATACs four permanent facilities (Newport News Virginia, Pt Mugu NAS California, Fallon NAS California, Kaneohe Bay MCAS Hawaii), or deployed locations. Deploy as required to locations including but not limited to Key West NAS, Fallon NAS, Beaufort MCAS, Jacksonville NAS, Lemoore NAS, Eglin AFB, Charleston Intl Airport, Jacksonville Intl Airport, Cherry Point MCAS, and various USAF, USN, USMC bases throughout Alaska, Guam, Japan, Korea, and the Philippines.\nAir Force Contracts: Conduct flight operations from any of ATACs permanent facilities (Eglin AFB, Luke AFB, Alliance FTW) or deployed locations. Deploy as required to various locations.\nJob Responsibilities\n\nEmploy the ATAC fighter aircraft throughout their flight envelope as a surrogate Adversary, Red Air, Aggressor or Close Air Support pilot for US Navy, Marine Corps and USAF aircrew, JTAC, surface fleet, large force employment exercise, or intercept controller training.\nMaintain 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.\nAttend mass briefings, adversary coordination briefings and other pre-flight briefings. Plan and fly adversary missions. Accomplish flight debriefings and attend mass debriefings.\nAdhere to all training rules and pre-briefed maneuvering restrictions.\nCollect and disseminate lessons learned.\nAccomplish necessary ground training prior to flights.\nDeploy as required to support mission requirements.\nAdditional Duties: Act as, or support the individual responsible for, pilot Scheduling, Training, NATOPS/Standards & Evaluation, Safety, or other Program Management duties as required.\nQualifications\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\nPreviously DoD Tactically Trained Fighter Pilot\nPreviously qualified 4-Ship/Division Flight Lead\n700 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) of any fixed wing DOD-owned/operated fighter aircraft\n100 hours PIC at night\nLogged 100 hours PIC time in the past 12 months\nCurrent FAA Second Class Medical Certificate\nFAA Commercial, Airplane Single Engine Land Privileges\nSecret Security Clearance, US Citizen\nSpecific Navy Contract Qualifications:\n1000 hours PIC of a military tactical aircraft\n500 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) of any fixed wing DOD-owned/operated fighter aircraft\nSpecific Air Force Contract Qualifications:\n1200 hours total PIC of a tactical military aircraft\nCurrent in a tactical fighter aircraft within the last 5 years\nDesired Qualifications:\nUSAF WIC graduate, USAF adversary qualification\nUSNFWS/NAWDC/TOPGUN graduate\nTPS graduate\nDoD military Instructor Pilot qualification\nMission Commander qualification\nMilitary or Civilian Flight Examiner qualification\nFunctional Check Flight Pilot qualification\nNVG Instructor, CRM Instructor\nFAA CFI(I) Certificate\nFamiliarization with DoD Commercial Air Services industry\nFAA Authorized Experimental Aircraft (AEA) privileges (list types)\nDoD Safety School or Board President Course graduate\nSquadron Command experience\nActive fighter flying (for each fighter type, provide total hours, date of last sortie)\nActively flying (provide 1-year look-back per active aircraft type)\nHow We Care\n\nAt 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!\nFlexible Work Schedules\nEducation Assistance\nCareer Development & Training Opportunities\nWellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)\nMedical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding\nPaid Parental Leave\nAre you a Military Veteran? Textrons 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.\nEEO Statement: 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. 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We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems. This role is in Textron Systems Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) business area.\nATAC provides tactical flight training and Adversary, Red Air and Aggressor services to the U.S. Navy, Marines and the U.S. Air Force. ATAC operates simultaneously across eight permanent sites spanning the CONUS, Hawaii and the Pacific. ATAC proudly provides the highest quality live training to 4th and 5th Generation aircrew in Squadrons, Air Wings, and Battle Groups conducting unit level continuation training, pre-deployment spin-up training, large force employment training, or aircrew conversion training. ATAC was the first civilian organization to support the USAFs F-22 Raptors as well as the USNs and USMCs F-35 Lightning IIs.\nJob Summary\n\nFly 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 US Navy, Marine Corps, and US 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.\nNavy Contracts: Conduct flight operations from any of ATACs four permanent facilities (Newport News Virginia, Pt Mugu NAS California, Fallon NAS California, Kaneohe Bay MCAS Hawaii), or deployed locations. Deploy as required to locations including but not limited to Key West NAS, Fallon NAS, Beaufort MCAS, Jacksonville NAS, Lemoore NAS, Eglin AFB, Charleston Intl Airport, Jacksonville Intl Airport, Cherry Point MCAS, and various USAF, USN, USMC bases throughout Alaska, Guam, Japan, Korea, and the Philippines.\nAir Force Contracts: Conduct flight operations from any of ATACs permanent facilities (Eglin AFB, Luke AFB, Alliance FTW) or deployed locations. Deploy as required to various locations.\nJob Responsibilities\n\nEmploy the ATAC fighter aircraft throughout their flight envelope as a surrogate Adversary, Red Air, Aggressor or Close Air Support pilot for US Navy, Marine Corps and USAF aircrew, JTAC, surface fleet, large force employment exercise, or intercept controller training.\nMaintain 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.\nAttend mass briefings, adversary coordination briefings and other pre-flight briefings. Plan and fly adversary missions. Accomplish flight debriefings and attend mass debriefings.\nAdhere to all training rules and pre-briefed maneuvering restrictions.\nCollect and disseminate lessons learned.\nAccomplish necessary ground training prior to flights.\nDeploy as required to support mission requirements.\nAdditional Duties: Act as, or support the individual responsible for, pilot Scheduling, Training, NATOPS/Standards & Evaluation, Safety, or other Program Management duties as required.\nQualifications\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\nPreviously DoD Tactically Trained Fighter Pilot\nPreviously qualified 4-Ship/Division Flight Lead\n700 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) of any fixed wing DOD-owned/operated fighter aircraft\n100 hours PIC at night\nLogged 100 hours PIC time in the past 12 months\nCurrent FAA Second Class Medical Certificate\nFAA Commercial, Airplane Single Engine Land Privileges\nSecret Security Clearance, US Citizen\nSpecific Navy Contract Qualifications:\n1000 hours PIC of a military tactical aircraft\n500 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) of any fixed wing DOD-owned/operated fighter aircraft\nSpecific Air Force Contract Qualifications:\n1200 hours total PIC of a tactical military aircraft\nCurrent in a tactical fighter aircraft within the last 5 years\nDesired Qualifications:\nUSAF WIC graduate, USAF adversary qualification\nUSNFWS/NAWDC/TOPGUN graduate\nTPS graduate\nDoD military Instructor Pilot qualification\nMission Commander qualification\nMilitary or Civilian Flight Examiner qualification\nFunctional Check Flight Pilot qualification\nNVG Instructor, CRM Instructor\nFAA CFI(I) Certificate\nFamiliarization with DoD Commercial Air Services industry\nFAA Authorized Experimental Aircraft (AEA) privileges (list types)\nDoD Safety School or Board President Course graduate\nSquadron Command experience\nActive fighter flying (for each fighter type, provide total hours, date of last sortie)\nActively flying (provide 1-year look-back per active aircraft type)\nHow We Care\n\nAt 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!\nFlexible Work Schedules\nEducation Assistance\nCareer Development & Training Opportunities\nWellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)\nMedical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding\nPaid Parental Leave\nAre you a Military Veteran? Textrons 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.\nEEO Statement: 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. 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