Staff Test Pilot

About the role

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff Test Pilot to support E-2D production acceptance flight tests and Foreign Military Sales. This role is located onsite in St. Augustine, FL with future temporary, 1-year assignments in Melbourne, FL.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain air vehicle acceptance procedures to include technical justification
• Provide oversight for development of test plans / test cards to ensure safety and efficiency
• Lead pre-flight briefs to efficiently coordinate complex air vehicle testing with large team of aircrew and engineers
• Lead post-flight debriefs to collect relevant test data and ensure lessons learned are captured for future testing
• Execute missions as pilot in command during flight test missions
• Coordinate group training events to encourage continued learning within the test team
• Mentor Pilots and Flight Test Engineers
• Incorporate “lessons learned” and process improvements to maintain / improve safety and efficiency within the team
• Author pilot daily reports highlighting details of test missions
• Manage NATOPS and aircrew training materials changes

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline AND 12 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 10 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 8 years of related professional/military experience
• Must have an active US Government Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
• Must have current or former E-2D pilot NATOPS Qualification
• Must have at least 2,000 hours total time and 1,000 hours experience in E-2 or C-2
• Must be able to pass FAA Class II physical as a condition of employment
• Must have FAA commercial pilot certificate with multi-engine and instrument rating
• Must have FAA Radio Operators permit
• Willing and able to deploy on an extended domestic assignment for 12 months to the NG Melbourne, FL campus
• Willing and able to support travel up to 50% to include extended trips both domestic and international
• Willing and able to support varying shifts, overtime, and holidays as needed to support business objectives
• Willing to obtain and maintain the appropriate medical clearance(s), as defined per the customer’s contracting requirements, for the duration of your employment
• Willing to obtain and maintain all training qualifications, as needed per the customer’s contracting requirements, for the duration of your employment

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline AND 12 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 10 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 8 years of related professional/military experience
• Must have an active US Government Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
• Must have current or former E-2D pilot NATOPS Qualification
• Must have at least 2,000 hours total time and 1,000 hours experience in E-2 or C-2
• Must be able to pass FAA Class II physical as a condition of employment
• Must have FAA commercial pilot certificate with multi-engine and instrument rating
• Must have FAA Radio Operators permit

Skills

• Professionalism
• Leadership
• Strong work ethic
• Work well with others
• Function with little to no direct supervision
• Training and mentorship to other pilots and engineers on the test team

Benefits

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $185,000.00 - $277,400.00

Schedule

Domestic and international travel up to 50% required. Extended international travel possible.