C-130 Pilot

KBR • Unincorporated Santa Monica Mountains, CA

16d • $155,000 - $257,000 • Onsite

About The Position

KBR is seeking a highly qualified C/KC-130 Pilot to support the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) and Air Test and Evaluation Squadron THREE ZERO (VX-30) at NAS Point Mugu, California. The role is part of an aircrew services team supporting flight test and range operations alongside government, military, contractor, and industry personnel.

The pilot serves as an Aircraft Commander on legacy C-130 platforms and supports flight testing, aerial refueling, logistics, and post-maintenance check flights. The position directs aircraft operations planning, scheduling, execution, and reporting for collateral tasks in the customer flight program. Once qualified, the pilot may instruct applicable K/C-130 mission sets. The position is full-time and on-site, with travel of up to 25% as required by contract; highly qualified part-time applicants may be considered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 1,000 pilot hours in the C-130 and designation as a C-130 Aircraft Commander; comparable experience in propeller-driven military aircraft such as the C-2, C-27, E-2, or P-3 may be considered in lieu of C-130 experience.
• Instructor experience or designation as a flight crew check pilot and a Type/Model/Series Instructor in C/KC-130J and/or legacy C-130 aircraft; comparable experience in other military platforms may be considered.
• Ability to maintain an FAA Class II medical certificate; Navy Aeromedical standard service Group 1 may be substituted.
• FAA or military instrument flight rules certification and at least an FAA Commercial Pilot License with Multi-Engine Land rating.
• Meet current CNAF 3710.7 series physical and physiological minimums for C-130 T/M/S aircrew positions.
• Ability to pass physical and training qualification requirements for contract aircrew support, including survival and aviation physiology training.
• Current DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one.
• U.S. citizenship is required by the contract.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree; an engineering-related master’s degree is preferred.
• At least 1,500 flight hours as Pilot-in-Command.
• Two years of direct experience in fixed-wing aircraft test and evaluation.
• Graduation from USNTPS, USAFTPS, Empire Test Pilot School, or EPNER Test Pilot School.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Aircraft Commander for C/KC-130 flight test, aerial refueling, logistics, and post-maintenance check flights across legacy C-130 platforms.
• Direct aircraft operations planning, scheduling, execution, and reporting in support of collateral tasks within the customer flight program.
• Once qualified, instruct applicable K/C-130 mission sets, including aerial refueling, logistics, and post-maintenance check flying.
• Travel up to 25% as required by contract.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Flexible spending account.
• Disability coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible work schedule may be offered.
• Professional training and development.
• Additional compensation may include sign-on bonuses, relocation benefits, short-term or long-term incentives, or discretionary performance payments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior