ER-2 Research Pilot

Integration Innovation, Inc. (i3) • Edwards AFB, CA

21d • $185,000 - $195,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) aircrew member supports operations for aircraft assigned to the applicable base location. Pilots fly sorties for NASA and its customers, providing quality products and safe operations while meeting Agency platform, research, and support-aircraft requirements. Aircraft are hangared and maintained at AFRC on Edwards Air Force Base, California. Deployed operations in the continental United States and outside the continental United States are routine.

The successful candidate performs full-time pilot duties on the ER-2 (U-2S) and may operate other NASA aircraft as assigned, including the Gulfstream III, Gulfstream IV, Gulfstream V, C-20A, B-737, B777, RQ-4 Global Hawk, T-34C, and TG-14. The position includes flight operations, training and qualification requirements, administrative and scheduling support, and on-site tasks needed to maintain safe, secure, and professional operations.

NASA provides aircrew training and qualification checks, including required periodic simulator training. A NASA-authorized flight surgeon provides periodic flight physicals. The stated pay range is $185,000–$195,000; the posting notes that this is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university or college.
• Pass random drug screenings.
• Possess a current U.S. passport valid through the period of employment.
• Possess an FAA commercial pilot license with instrument, multiengine, and single-engine land ratings, or possess pilot and instrument ratings from the armed services.
• Provide logbook and/or flight records verifying at least 1,500 hours of pilot-in-command time.
• Have U-2 pilot experience.
• Meet the security requirements of the position and pass NASA Flight Medical Certification.
• Possess knowledge and first-hand experience necessary to support NASA AFRC staff as a government contractor.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Be able to create, maintain, and update briefings and statistical reports.
• Be able to obtain a DoD SECRET security clearance.
• Meet the physical and operational demands described in the posting, including the ability to work outside and in deployed environments, perform light-to-medium work, and fly long missions at high altitude in a confined space.

Nice To Haves

• Major study in engineering, physical science, life science, or mathematics.
• Formal military training in the expected duties, with DD 214 annotating AFSC/MOS qualification, or applicable civilian experience.
• At least 1,000 hours in the U-2.
• Have been a current U-2 pilot within the past five years to be qualified to begin duty as a NASA ER-2.

Responsibilities

• Conduct flight operations in accordance with FAA, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), and other applicable directives, regulations, and instructions.
• Maintain performance standards under applicable directives, training plans, and Flight Crew Branch policies, including knowledge of safety precautions and airfield operations.
• Demonstrate Emergency Bold Face procedures from memory and maintain knowledge of aircraft systems, limitations, and ATC regulations and procedures.
• Participate in i3 and NASA-directed continuation training, meetings, and other forums mandated by the on-site management team.
• Perform on-site tasks necessary to support safe, secure, and professional operations at operating locations.
• Provide administrative support and assist with flight-operations scheduling and record keeping as needed.
• Maintain proficiency, currency, and annual requirements in accordance with applicable NASA and Air Force directives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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