F-16 Test Pilot-Level 5

Lockheed Martin•Greenville, SC

3d•$156,400 - $311,650•Onsite

About The Position

We are Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin Flight Operations is looking for an F-16 Test Pilot to join a dynamic flight operations team that supports worldwide fighter aircraft test and production. We want a person who is willing to provide leadership, apply technical acumen, and make the team better. What You Will Be Doing You will be assigned to the F-16 Block 70 production facility located in Greenville, SC, but you will also have the opportunity to support F-16 flight test worldwide. Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. Other Important Information By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings. Ability to work remotely Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Work Schedule Information Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Requirements

Suitable FAA Commercial Pilot (SE Land, Instrument Airplane) or Airline Transport Pilot certificate.
Current FAA Class I or II medical certificate.
1,000 hours first-pilot time in a tactical aircraft.
F-16 flying experience in excess of 100 hours.
Graduate of a military or recognized Test Pilot School (TPS).
SECRET or higher security clearance.
Must be willing to travel and have a valid U.S. passport.
Must be a US Citizen.
This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with F-16 contractor program requirements
Extensive knowledge of F-16 systems for various blocks and models of aircraft
F-16 Functional Check Flight Pilot
Outstanding interpersonal skills, excellent leadership traits, strong oral and written communication abilities, solid ability to organize, and a high desire to provide customer satisfaction
Comfortable working with Comms and PR in front of a camera.

Responsibilities

Fly Acceptance Check Flights (ACFs) on new Block 70 production aircraft.
Fly other missions such as experimental, developmental, engineering flight test, test support, and customer demonstration flights and others as assigned.
Flight test may occur at Greenville, Ft Worth, or many different international locations.
Be a subject matter expert on all aspects of the F-16.
Be a subject matter expert for flight test to include flight test planning, run card development, test execution and reporting.
Participate in Pilot Vehicle Interface (PVI) development, requirements development, and market assist.
Coordinate with the Production Operations team, Program Office, Government Flight Representative, Flight Safety, chase aircraft, and Base Operations personnel for all matters required to schedule and conduct ground checks/tests, taxi events, and flights.
Serve as Supervisor of Flying (SOF) for other company pilots’ activities.