Test Pilot C-130J-Level 5

Lockheed Martin•Marietta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are Lockheed Martin You will be a C-130J Test Pilot for the C-130 Flight Operations team. Our team is responsible for conducting acceptance check flights of newly assembled C-130J aircraft and flight test of modified aircraft. We are where the “Rubber meets the Road” for all new C-130J aircraft and capabilities coming out of our Marietta plant. What You Will Be Doing As the Test Pilot your responsibilities will include: Plan, develop, and execute experimental test flights on C-130J, C-5M, and other AMMM aircraft to verify airworthiness, determine performance capability, validate and verify spec compliance, and assess operational suitability Conduct engineering ground and flight tests Conduct production acceptance and functional check flights on new or modified aircraft Pilot AMMM aircraft on delivery and ferry flights Pilot AMMM aircraft on airshow demonstrations Conduct demonstration flights with customers, government officials, or media representative to exhibit performance, flying qualities and system capabilities Provide experimental test pilot input to flight test, production, engineering, training, customer support, advanced development and business development teams Define requirements and develop Statement of Work for AMMM aircraft testing, production acceptance, training, and engineering design support Define requirements and develop Statement of Work for AMMM aircraft testing, production acceptance, training, and engineering design support Develop and review ground and flight test plans Conduct Safety Reviews, First Flight Readiness Reviews and Design Reviews Develop Temporary Operating Procedures and Aircraft Operating Limitations for flight test programs Review, validate, verify, and update aircraft flight manuals Provide classroom, simulator, and flight instruction for company and customer aircrew Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. What’s In It For You: From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. This position is in Marietta, GA à Discover Marietta.

Requirements

Military Test Pilot School (TPS) graduate from a US DOD-approved school
Pilot with at least 1500 hours Pilot-In-Command (PIC) time in multiengine aircraft
100 hours PIC during engineering and/or acceptance flights in multiengine transport type aircraft
Experimental flight test experience
FAA Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate
Current or formerly qualified military Instructor Pilot
Current FAA Second Class or First Class medical or able to obtain within 30 days of hiring
Secret Security Clearance
Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Nice To Haves

Top Secret Security Clearance or able to obtain
FAA Licenses: Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) - Airplane Multi-engine Land
Flight Instructor (CFI) – Airplane Multi-engine and/or Instrument Airplane
L-382J or L-382 Type Rating
300 hours PIC in transport type aircraft
Current and qualified as a C-130J Instructor Pilot or Flight Examiner
Current and qualified as a strategic tanker pilot (KC-135, KC-10, KC-46, or AB-330 MRT)
C-130J and/or strategic tanker flight test experience
Instructor Experience - courseware development, platform and simulator instruction, and in-flight instruction
Experience in writing and reviewing technical publications
Experience with AFI 10-220 / DCMA INST 8210-1 and contract flight operations
Experience with C-130J Tactical Operations and/or Special Operations
Experience with Strategic Tanker aerial refueling operations
Experience as a C-5 pilot
Experience as a P-3 pilot
Current or previously qualified to conduct C-130 Functional or Acceptance Check Flight (FCF/ACF) operations
Experience in legacy C-130 models (e.g. C-130H, KC-130T)
Graduate of weapons or tactics school, safety school, or advanced instrument school
Current passport
Willing to work evenings and weekends and willing to travel domestically and internationally for up to 30 days at a time

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and execute experimental test flights on C-130J, C-5M, and other AMMM aircraft to verify airworthiness, determine performance capability, validate and verify spec compliance, and assess operational suitability
Conduct engineering ground and flight tests
Conduct production acceptance and functional check flights on new or modified aircraft
Pilot AMMM aircraft on delivery and ferry flights
Pilot AMMM aircraft on airshow demonstrations
Conduct demonstration flights with customers, government officials, or media representative to exhibit performance, flying qualities and system capabilities
Provide experimental test pilot input to flight test, production, engineering, training, customer support, advanced development and business development teams
Define requirements and develop Statement of Work for AMMM aircraft testing, production acceptance, training, and engineering design support
Develop and review ground and flight test plans
Conduct Safety Reviews, First Flight Readiness Reviews and Design Reviews
Develop Temporary Operating Procedures and Aircraft Operating Limitations for flight test programs
Review, validate, verify, and update aircraft flight manuals
Provide classroom, simulator, and flight instruction for company and customer aircrew