MQ-4C Triton Test Pilot and Project Officer

About the role

KBR is seeking a highly qualified MQ-4C Triton Pilot to support tasking at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) for Air Test and Evaluation Squadron TWO ZERO (VX-20) at NAS Patuxent River, MD. As part of the world’s largest independent flight test organization, supporting both US Government and commercial agencies, you will be joining a highly talented and experienced aircrew services team that has provided over 40 continuous years of Test Aircrew support for NAVAIR. As a long-term incumbent and leader in test aircrew expertise, the selected applicant will work within the VX-20 squadron environment composed of government, military, contractor, and industry personnel while supporting flight test.

Responsibilities

• Pilot and operate the MQ-4C Triton during developmental flight test events to evaluate aircraft, mission system, sensor, and software performance against test objectives.
• Develop test plans, test cards, and mission requirements supporting MQ-4C developmental test activities.
• Conduct mission planning, flight operations, and post-mission debriefs to safely execute assigned test objectives.
• Analyze test data and prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations documenting test results and aircraft/system performance.
• Coordinate with the Integrated Test Team (ITT), government program offices, aircrew, engineers, and fleet representatives to support test execution and program objectives.

Requirements

• Education: Must be a graduate (long-course) of one of the following test pilot schools: USNTPS, USAFTPS, Empire Test Pilot School, or EPNER Test Pilot School. If not a graduate of test pilot school, candidates must have at least 2,000 hours PC/PIC flight time in a manned aircraft, or 500 hours in an unmanned aircraft.
• Experience: At least 5 years of related experience in test and evaluation or operational military aviation experience. Must have the ability to direct test aircraft operations planning, scheduling, execution, and reporting for the MQ-4C.
• Flight Hours/Certifications/Designations Required: Must be able to maintain an FAA Class II medical certificate. Must be qualified or previously qualified as an MQ-4 or RQ-4 pilot.
• Clearance & Citizenship: Must have a current DoD Top Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain. Contract requires US Citizenship. Applicant selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be eligible for and obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or master's degree in an engineering discipline.
• 8 years of flight experience with 4 years of flight test experience.
• A minimum of 200 hours PIC in MQ-4C Triton aircraft.

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• AD&D
• Flexible spending account
• Disability
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional training and development

Pay

$171,000-$220,000 (salary range based on national average; offered rate based on location, knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, contract affordability, and internal parity). Additional compensation may include bonuses, commissions, sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Schedule

40 hours/week.