Fighter Pilot - CP, ATAC

Textron 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, and power industries. This role is within Textron System’s Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) business area.

About ATAC

Textron Systems - ATAC 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 across eight permanent sites spanning the CONUS, Hawaii, and the Pacific, delivering high-quality live training to 4th and 5th Generation aircrew. ATAC was the first civilian organization to support the USAF’s F-22 Raptors as well as the USN’s and USMC’s F-35 Lightning IIs.

Summary

Fly the Dassault Mirage F-1 in regular support of U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and U.S. Air Force training and readiness missions. Support 4th and 5th Generation Fighter operational, conversion syllabus, and continuation training missions, as well as surface fleet pre-deployment and large force employment missions. Conduct flight operations from ATAC’s permanent facilities at Cherry Point, NC, and deploy as required.

Responsibilities

• Employ the ATAC fighter aircraft throughout their flight envelope as a surrogate Adversary, Red Air, Aggressor, or Close Air Support pilot for Marine Corps large force employment exercises or intercept controller training.
• Maintain FAA instrument currency, First Class medical certification, and adversary mission qualifications, including 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. Accomplish 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.

Requirements

• Previously qualified DoD-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 First Class Medical Certificate.
• FAA Single Engine, Commercial Certificate with Instrument Privileges.
• Secret Security Clearance; U.S. Citizen.

Specific 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.

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).

Benefits

• 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.

Preference given to Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.