Principal Pilot
L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.
About the role
Will be a dedicated resource that will participate in all aspects of operating special mission sensor aircraft in support of Multiple Department of War programs including experimental flight testing and operational support flights. The work involves extensive flight planning and work as part of a small team of pilots. Full-time responsibility located at L3Harris Aeromet’s Tulsa, OK Facility; however, will be required to travel to support operations worldwide with occasional deployment times of up to 30 days or more. Typical deployments are 10-14 days. Travel varies but is typically 50% annually.
Responsibilities
- After an initial indoctrination and training period, perform as a Co-Captain on unique G550 special mission sensor aircraft operated by Aeromet on experimental and engineering test flights.
- Safely conduct training and operate the aircraft in accordance with all applicable FAA regulations and DCMA 8210 D requirements.
- Maintain professional standards of conduct at all times.
- Able to work any assigned shift or schedule, including mission support outside normal duty hours and travel worldwide as required to support mission requirements.
- Subject to on-call status with a two-hour recall.
- Must be able to obtain a Department of War TS/SCI security clearance. US Citizenship required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience.
- Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
- In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
- Graduate of Armed Forces Test Pilot School (Full Course).
- Airline Transport Pilot Certification.
- 1,500 hours PC/PIC time, to include 100 hours as PC/PIC during engineering and/or acceptance flights listed under the functional flight category.
- Valid First-Class FAA medical certificate.
- Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.
Preferred Skills
- C-37/G550 or similar type Flight Test Experience.
- PE and FE qualifications.
- Multi-engine jet FAA type rating (or Military Equivalent).
- Clean aviation accident and FAA violation record.
- Never had any designation or ratings suspended or revoked.
- Proficient using MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Schedule
5x8 – Monday through Friday.