Principal Pilot

L3Harris • Tulsa, OK

10d • Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris Technologies is hiring an Experimental Test Pilot to support special mission sensor aircraft operations for multiple Department of War programs. The role participates in experimental flight testing and operational support flights, with extensive flight planning as part of a small pilot team. After an initial indoctrination and training period, the pilot will serve as a Co-Captain on unique G550 special mission sensor aircraft operated by Aeromet on experimental and engineering test flights.

The position is based at L3Harris Aeromet’s Tulsa, Oklahoma facility and requires worldwide travel to support operations. Travel is typically 50% annually; deployments are usually 10–14 days and may occasionally last up to 30 days or more. The pilot must be able to work any assigned shift or schedule, including mission support outside normal duty hours, and is subject to on-call status with a two-hour recall. The aircraft must be operated safely and in accordance with applicable FAA regulations and DCMA 8210 D requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 12 years of prior relevant experience; alternatively, a graduate degree and at least 10 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 16 years of prior 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.
• Ability to travel worldwide, typically about 50% annually, and support deployments that may last up to 30 days or more.
• Ability to meet a two-hour on-call recall requirement.
• 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 the 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 history of suspended or revoked designations or ratings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Co-Captain on G550 special mission sensor aircraft during experimental and engineering test flights after completing indoctrination and training.
• Participate in operational support flights for multiple Department of War programs.
• Conduct flight planning and work as part of a small team of pilots.
• Safely conduct training and operate the aircraft in compliance with applicable FAA regulations and DCMA 8210 D requirements.
• Provide mission support outside normal duty hours and travel worldwide as required.
• Maintain professional standards of conduct.

What This Job Offers

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