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Test Engineer - Air-to-Ground

Eglin, FL · On-site

The 780th Test Squadron is the Air Force's developmental test agency for air-to-air, air-to-surface ... attack Test, operations and weapon systems. * Test Pilot School graduate or Fighter Weapons School ...

Astrion

Avionics Penetration Tester - Midlevel

Edwards, CA · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

... Air Force. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS Core qualifications * Technical BS Degree and 3-10 ... Knowledge of common vulnerabilities and attack vectors in aviation systems, including but not ...

BAE Systems

Contract Admin Sr

Hudson, NH · On-site

$82.78K - $140.72K/yr

... pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are ... In Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions, we provide next-generation threat detection ...

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How much do air attack pilot jobs pay per year?

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for air attack pilot in the United States is $130,916.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $155,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Air Attack Pilot do?

An Air Attack Pilot is responsible for directing aerial firefighting operations from the air, coordinating water and retardant drops, and ensuring the safety of ground crews. They work closely with incident commanders and other aircraft to manage fire suppression efforts effectively. Their role requires excellent situational awareness, strong communication skills, and extensive training in wildfire behavior and aviation operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Air Attack Pilot position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Air Attack Pilot, you need a commercial pilot license (CPL) or higher, strong flying proficiency, and experience performing low-level aerial operations in challenging conditions. Familiarity with specialized firefighting aircraft, mapping software, communication radios, and wildland fire management systems is critical. Excellent decision-making, situational awareness, clear communication, and the ability to remain calm under pressure help pilots excel in this demanding role. These skills ensure the safety, coordination, and effectiveness of aerial firefighting missions where precision and teamwork are crucial.

What does a typical workday look like for an Air Attack Pilot during fire season?

During fire season, an Air Attack Pilot's day often begins with briefings on weather, fire behavior, and mission objectives, followed by pre-flight checks and coordination with ground and aerial teams. Once assigned to a fire, you will fly above the incident, directing air tankers and helicopters, relaying critical information to ground crews, and continuously assessing safety conditions. Work hours may be irregular due to the unpredictable nature of wildfire activity, and swift responses are often required. You'll collaborate closely with incident commanders, dispatchers, and fellow pilots to effectively manage aerial support. This dynamic work environment requires adaptability, teamwork, and a strong commitment to safety.
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Test Engineer - Air-to-Ground

Test Engineer - Air-to-Ground

Canvas

Eglin, FL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Canvas is seeking qualified candidates to support the 780th Test Squadron on the TMAS II contract at Eglin AFB in Florida. The 780th Test Squadron is the Air Force's developmental test agency for air-to-air, air-to-surface, direct-fire, and advanced munitions. The candidate should have a working knowledge of airborne weapon systems; USAF, USN, or Marines fighter/bomber tactics and or airborne weapons employment. Prior experience in developmental weapons, and/or operational testing is highly desired. Aircrew experience is highly desired.

Duties:

  • Establishes standards for test documentation and technical reporting.

  • Provides technical review of test directives, methods of test, data packages, letter reports, and technical reports.

  • Present test strategy, objectives, and procedures to unit leaders at Safety Review Boards and Test Approval Boards.

  • Provides technical management and accomplishes engineering duties related to the test and evaluation of major programs to include development tests, engineering evaluation tests, operational evaluation tests, and joint T&E programs on air-to-air/air-to-surface weapons.

  • Develop test planning documentation for an emerging weapon program.

  • Provides a range of technical and administrative support to the Flight Chief

  • Represents the Squadron and AFTC at conferences and with other commands, HQ USAF, HQ USA, HQ USN, OSD, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), foreign nations, or industry on matters pertaining to the T&E of conventional weapons systems and their compatibility with various airborne, seaborne, or ground systems.

  • Forecast test assets and range requirements.

  • Integrate with program offices and prime contractors.

  • Brief and debrief executing aircrew on mission execution and requirements.

  • Act a Test Conductor during Test mission execution.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3 - 10 years of relevant experience; *Years of experience may be substituted for education requirement, per customer approval.

  • Active Secret clearance with eligibility for Special Access Programs.

  • Ability to communicate clearly to multiple stakeholders and resolve competing test resource requirements.

  • Self-Motivated to learn new systems under test and be proactive to meet program requirements and take responsibility for identifying, organizing, coordinating, executing necessary tasks leading to the successful accomplishment of assigned duties.

  • Must have a demonstrated ability to work as part of an integrated team.

  • Must have strong communication skills and possess some technical writing skills.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Desired Qualification:

  • Experience in DoD weapons acquisition process.

  • Flight test or Aircrew flight experience with military fighter/ Bomber aircraft.

  • Test Conductor experience with military systems.

  • Experience with USAF and USN fighter/bomber/attack Test, operations and weapon systems.

  • Test Pilot School graduate or Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun) graduate desired.

Security Clearance:Must have and be able to maintain a Secret security clearance with eligibility for Special Access Programs.

Other Essential Job Functions:Must be willing to travel up to 10%.

  • About Us

    Founded in 2007, Canvas connects a passion for going beyond the expected with the knowledge and expertise to deliver what our clients need now and in the future. Canvas has been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified , Fortune Best Small Workplace , Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials (2022), Best Place for Working Parents (2022 & 2023), HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Awardee (2021 & 2022), Best Places to Work Awardee, 2019 Government Contracting - Technology Business of the Year, and Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year (2018) by the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce.

Benefits of Working with Canvas

To reflect our company culture, Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that make up our employees' total package. Those benefits may include:

  • Competitive Wages*

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance

  • Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • 11 Paid Federal Holidays

  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts

  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting

  • Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs

  • Robust Employee Assistance Program

  • Employee Referral Bonus Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Spot Awards for Exemplary Individual Performance

  • Discretionary performance-based bonuses

  • And many more!

*Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

Canvas is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Canvas is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities.

Canvas has equal employment opportunities that are based upon a candidate's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit our Careers page. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.

Canvas is committed to expanding access to employment for people with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, and your disability prevents you from applying, please advise what reasonable accommodation Canvas can provide to assist you in applying for one of our open positions. You may contact us by sending an email to talent@canvas-inc.com.

Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation for applying for a specific posted position will be responded to. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis. Please be aware, scammers may try to impersonate our company by reaching out regarding job opportunities. We will never ask you for bank account information, checks, or other sensitive information as part of our hiring process. If you're unsure, please email talent@canvas-inc.com with questions.

For further information on Canvas including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website.

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