Senior E-130J Pilot

KBR•Lexington Park, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

KBR is seeking a highly qualified Senior C/KC-130J Pilot to join the E-130J Integrated Test Team supporting Air Test and Evaluation Squadron TWO ZERO (VX-20) at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), NAS Patuxent River, MD. In this role, you will support developmental flight test operations as part of a multidisciplinary team composed of government, military, contractor, and industry personnel. You will contribute to the planning, execution, and evaluation of complex flight test activities while ensuring adherence to safety, airworthiness, and mission requirements. As a member of KBR’s aircrew services team, you will support one of the nation’s premier flight test organizations delivering critical capabilities to government and commercial customers. This position plays a key role in advancing test programs and ensuring mission success across a dynamic operational environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
Graduate of USNTPS, USAFTPS, Empire Test Pilot School, or EPNER
Minimum 10 years of aviation experience with at least 3 years as a Test Project Officer in military test and evaluation.
Minimum 1,000 flight hours in C-130 aircraft and designation as Aircraft Commander.
FAA Commercial Pilot License with Multi-Engine Land rating and Instrument certification (or military equivalent).
Must be able to maintain an FAA Class II medical certificate.
Must have current or previous FAA or Military instrument flight rule certification.
Must meet current CNAF 3710.7 series physical and physiological minimums for C-130 T/M/S aircrew positions.
Individuals must be able to pass the physical and training qualification requirements to provide contract aircrew support, including completion of survival and aviation physiology training.
Must have a current DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain.
Contract requires US Citizenship.
Applicant selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field
A minimum of 2,00 flight hours as Pilot-in-Command
Prior Category C/D flight test experience on C-130 aircraft
Experience supporting weapons separation, envelope expansion, flying qualities, or mission systems testing
Instructor Pilot, Check Pilot, or Type/Model/Series Instructor designation in C/KC-130 aircraft

Responsibilities

Serve as a Category C/D Test Pilot and Aircraft Commander for E-130J flight test operations
Plan, coordinate, and execute developmental and functional flight test missions in support of program objectives
Perform Test Project Officer duties, including development of test plans, test procedures, and mission documentation
Direct aircraft operations planning, scheduling, execution, and reporting for assigned flight test activities
Conduct post-maintenance check flights and support mission systems and aircraft performance evaluations
Provide instruction and standardization support across applicable mission sets once qualified
Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and government stakeholders to support integrated test operations
Participate in mission briefings, debriefings, and technical reviews to ensure data integrity and program success
Travel up to 25% in support of flight test operations and program requirements
Other duties as assigned in support of mission and business requirements