Principal Pilot

L3Harris • Tulsa, OK

6d • Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking an Experimental Test Pilot to participate in all aspects of operating special mission sensor aircraft in support of Multiple Department of War programs, including experimental flight testing and operational support flights. This role involves extensive flight planning and teamwork within a pilot group. The position is full-time and located at L3 Harris Aeromet’s Tulsa, OK Facility, but requires worldwide travel for operations, with occasional deployments of 30 days or more (typical deployments are 10-14 days). Travel is estimated at 50% annually.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience OR Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience OR In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• Graduate of Armed Forces Test Pilot School (Full Course)
• Airline Transport Pilot Certification
• 1,500 hours PC/PIC time, to include 100 hours as PC/PIC during engineering and/or acceptance flights listed under the functional flight category
• Valid First-Class FAA medical certificate.
• US Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of War TS/SCI security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Never had any designation or ratings suspended or revoked.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen.
• Proficient using MS-Office (WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, and Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Perform as a Co-Captain on unique G550 special mission sensor aircraft operated by Aeromet on experimental and engineering test flights after initial training.
• Safely conduct training and operate the aircraft in accordance with all applicable FAA regulations and DCMA 8210 D requirements.
• Maintain professional standards of conduct at all times.
• Be available for any assigned shift or schedule, including mission support outside normal duty hours and worldwide travel.
• Be subject to on-call status with a two-hour recall.
• Obtain a Department of War TS/SCI security clearance.

What This Job Offers

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