Principal Pilot

L3Harris Technologies • Tulsa, OK

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Experimental Test Pilot will serve as a dedicated resource supporting all aspects of special mission sensor aircraft operations for multiple Department of War programs, including experimental flight testing and operational support flights. The role includes extensive flight planning and working as part of a small pilot team. The position is based at L3Harris Aeromet’s Tulsa, Oklahoma facility and requires worldwide travel to support operations. Travel is typically 50% annually, with deployments usually lasting 10–14 days and occasional deployments lasting up to 30 days or more.

Following an initial indoctrination and training period, the pilot will serve as a Co-Captain on unique G550 special mission sensor aircraft during experimental and engineering test flights. The pilot must conduct training and operate the aircraft in accordance with applicable FAA regulations and DCMA 8210 D requirements. The role may require any assigned shift or schedule, mission support outside normal duty hours, worldwide travel, and on-call availability with a two-hour recall.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 12 years of relevant experience; alternatively, a graduate degree and at least 10 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 16 years of related experience.
• Airline Transport Pilot Certification.
• Valid First-Class FAA medical certificate.
• Ability to work any assigned shift or schedule, including outside normal duty hours, travel worldwide, and on-call status with a two-hour recall.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. TS/SCI security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• 1,500 hours of PC/PIC time, including 100 hours as PC/PIC during engineering and/or acceptance flights listed under functional flight category 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.
• No prior suspension or revocation of any designation or rating.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Co-Captain on G550 special mission sensor aircraft for experimental and engineering test flights after initial indoctrination and training.
• Conduct training and operate the aircraft in accordance with applicable FAA regulations and DCMA 8210 D requirements.
• Support operational flights and mission requirements, including worldwide travel and deployments.
• Perform extensive flight planning as part of a small team of pilots.
• Maintain professional standards of conduct.

What This Job Offers

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