Pilot, P-8A

ASEC • Kent, WA

4d • $65 - $68

About The Position

Join our expert team as a Part-Time P-8 Pilot, supporting the NAVAIR PMA-290 program office. In this role, you will play a key part in P-8A Software Integration and Test, helping ensure mission systems are fully validated and ready to support fleet operations. This position will be based in the Seattle, WA area. This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• A minimum of eight years of experience as a pilot, and a minimum of two years as an instructor pilot, required.
• 737 Type Rating.
• P-8A Patrol Plane Commander and operational experience is required.
• Test and Evaluation experience, acceptance of aircraft for a sponsor/customer, and experience in managing and leading a test team are required.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365.
• Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently.
• Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities.
• Highly organized, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

• VP-30 Instructor Pilot and MPRWS Pilot experience is desired.
• Navy Test Pilot School (NTPS) graduate, desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide PMA-290 (P-8A) with analysis and engineering support for software and hardware integration and test, along with incorporation into the MPRA P-8A Naval Aviation Technical Information Products (NATIP) and Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) manuals.
• Provide recommendations to PMA-290 IPTs regarding the integration and test of the newest version of software to conduct ASW, AAS, and ISR missions.
• Develop flight deck-related test plans and procedures.
• Provide inputs to the PMA-290 leadership regarding integration and testing of flight management system and related hardware and software.
• Summarize results of analysis and investigation, when required, in the form of written and oral briefings.
• Provide hands-on developmental and regression testing of P-8A flight management systems in the Weapon System Integration Lab (WSIL).

Benefits

• 100% employee-owned company
• Comprehensive benefits package , including 11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision coverage, HSA/FSA options, disability insurance, and more!
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate education
• Veteran-friendly employer
• Thriving employee culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level