Senior Pilot (Deployed Only)

About the Role

As a Senior Pilot, you will lead complex missions and provide strategic direction in operational planning and execution. You will oversee junior pilots, ensure adherence to safety and regulatory standards, and perform advanced piloting duties in various scenarios including experimental test flights and special mission training. Your role involves significant leadership responsibilities and direct contribution to the success of high-stakes missions within the ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area.

The IAS business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, specializing in manned and unmanned aircraft systems integration for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications, and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities include design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training, and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements, consistently exceeding expectations with an unrivaled record of on-time and on- or under-budget deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex flight missions across diverse operational environments.
• Supervise and mentor junior pilots, ensuring their continuous professional development.
• Perform missions including, but not limited to, casualty evacuation, maritime patrol, and experimental test flights.
• Ensure mission readiness through detailed planning, risk assessment, and coordination.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with safety protocols and aviation regulations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for mission-critical communication and coordination.
• Review and analyze flight data and mission outcomes for continuous improvement.
• Facilitate training programs and drills to maintain a high state of preparedness.
• Liaise with engineering teams to address and resolve technical issues.
• Participate in strategic planning and operational decision-making processes.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3,000 hours of total flight time.
• Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with instrument and multi-engine rating without limitations.
• FAA issued Class II Medical Certificate.
• Able to pass a FAA/Military Pilot Background Check and mandatory drug and alcohol screen.
• Minimum of 1,500 hours total fixed-wing as pilot-in-command (PIC) time in a multi-engine turbo prop aircraft, jet aircraft, or combination thereof in aircraft with GTOW 12,500 or greater.
• Able to meet current DoD and Combatant Command requirements for deployed locations.
• Willing to deploy OCONUS on an approximate 60/30 rotation.
• Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities.
• Extensive knowledge of advanced aviation systems and regulations.
• Current/Valid US Passport with the ability to obtain a visa for international travel.
• Ability to successfully pass pre-deployment medical assessment.
• Willing and able to work extended hours, holidays, and shift schedules as required.
• Ability to deploy for an extended amount of time to various OCONUS operating locations.
• Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required on day 1 of employment.

Note: PIC for this purpose is defined as Captain/Aircraft Commander of record, not simply the sole manipulator of the controls. Only pilot time in fixed-wing aircraft is considered toward minimum qualifications. This does not include simulator, helicopter, flight engineer, bombardier, navigator, RIO, EWO, WSO, NFO, or Special Crew time. Candidates with only rotary wing or single-engine hours will not be considered for this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Military flight training background.
• Previous ISR experience.
• Previous Dash 8 experience.
• Previous OCONUS experience.
• Experience in leadership roles within combat or operational missions.
• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certification.
• Advanced degrees in aviation or aerospace disciplines.
• Experience with experimental and advanced aircraft systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.
• Recent mission completion and/or prior service.
• US Military survival and/or physiological training.

Benefits

• Annual incentive pay based upon performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• 3 weeks paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.

U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.