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Fighter Pilot - CP, ATAC

Cherry Point, NC · On-site

Previously qualified DoD-trained Fighter Pilot * Previously qualified 4-Ship/Division Flight Lead * 700 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) of any fixed wing DOD-owned/operated fighter aircraft * 100 hours ...

Cessna Aircraft Company

$90 - $130/hr

Previously qualified DoD-trained Fighter Pilot * Previously qualified 4-Ship/Division Flight Lead * 700 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) of any fixed wing DOD-owned/operated fighter aircraft * 100 hours ...

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Cessna Aircraft Company

$140 - $200/hr

Previously DoD Tactically Trained Fighter Pilot * Previously qualified 4-Ship/Division Flight Lead * 700 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) of any fixed wing DOD-owned/operated fighter aircraft * 100 hours ...

Textron

Previously qualified DoD-trained Fighter Pilot * Previously qualified 4-Ship/Division Flight Lead * 700 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) of any fixed wing DOD-owned/operated fighter aircraft * 100 hours ...

DRAKEN INTERNATIONAL INC

Pilot

Kinston, NC · On-site

... DoD retired or separated with 1,000 hours fighter time, or 3. DoD retired or separated with 1,300 hours total time (PIC/IP/SEFE in F/A/T-airframes) with 300 hours fighter time *Note: Fighter time ...

DRAKEN INTERNATIONAL INC

Pilot

Kinston, NC · On-site

... DoD retired or separated with 1,000 hours fighter time, or 3. DoD retired or separated with 1,300 hours total time (PIC/IP/SEFE in F/A/T-airframes) with 300 hours fighter time *Note: Fighter time ...

Caeus

Helicopter Instructor Pilot

Dothan, AL · On-site

Graduate of a US DOD formal Rotary Wing Instructor Pilot training program (preferred). * Prior experience as a US Air Force Helicopter instructor pilot preferred. * Total Flight Time - 1,000 hrs.

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Fighter Pilot - CP, ATAC

Textron

Cherry Point, NC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 8 days ago

Textron rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 30 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

27th of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

Who We Are
Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.
This role is in Textron System's Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About ATAC
Textron Systems - ATAC provides tactical flight training and Adversary, Red Air and Aggressor services to the U.S. Navy, Marines and the US Air Force. ATAC operates simultaneously across eight permanent sites spanning the CONUS, Hawaii and the Pacific. ATAC proudly provides the highest quality live training to 4th and 5th Generation aircrew in Squadrons, Air Wings, and Battle Groups conducting unit level continuation training, pre-deployment spin-up training, large force employment training, or aircrew conversion training. ATAC was the first civilian organization to support the USAF's F-22 Raptors as well as the USN's and USMC's F-35 Lightning IIs. www.atacusa.com.
Summary
Fly the Dassault Mirage F-1 in regular support of US Navy, Marine Corps, and US Air Force training and readiness missions. Fly in support of 4th and 5th Generation Fighter operational and conversion syllabus and continuation training missions. Support surface fleet pre-deployment training and large force employment missions.
Marine Contracts: Conduct flight operations from ATAC'S permanent facilities at Cherry Point, NC. Deploy as required to various locations.
Job Responsibilities
  • Employ the ATAC fighter aircraft throughout their flight envelope as a surrogate Adversary, Red Air, Aggressor or Close Air Support pilot for Marine Corps large force employment exercise, or intercept controller training.
  • Maintain FAA instrument currency, First Class medical certification, and adversary mission qualifications and associated mission currencies, to include low level, dynamic mission, and unlimited air combat tactics maneuvering in the high-G environment.
  • Attend mass briefings, adversary coordination briefings and other pre-flight briefings. Plan and fly adversary missions. Accomplish flight debriefings and attend mass debriefings.
  • Adhere to all training rules and pre-briefed maneuvering restrictions
  • Collect and disseminate lessons learned.
  • Accomplish necessary ground training prior to flights
  • Deploy as required to support mission requirements

Minimum Qualifications
  • Previously qualified DoD-trained Fighter Pilot
  • Previously qualified 4-Ship/Division Flight Lead
  • 700 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) of any fixed wing DOD-owned/operated fighter aircraft
  • 100 hours PIC at night
  • Logged 100 hours PIC time in the past 12 months
  • Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
  • FAA Single Engine, Commercial Certificate with Instrument Privileges
  • Secret Security Clearance, US Citizen

Specific Contract Qualifications
  • 1000 hours PIC of a military tactical aircraft
  • 500 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) of any fixed wing DOD-owned/operated fighter aircraft

Desired Qualifications
  • USAF WIC graduate, USAF adversary qualification
  • USNFWS/NAWDC/TOPGUN graduate
  • TPS graduate
  • DoD military Instructor Pilot qualification
  • Mission Commander qualification
  • Military or Civilian Flight Examiner qualification
  • Functional Check Flight Pilot qualification
  • NVG Instructor, CRM Instructor
  • FAA CFI(I) Certificate
  • Familiarization with DoD Commercial Air Services industry
  • FAA Authorized Experimental Aircraft (AEA) privileges (list types)
  • DoD Safety School or Board President Course graduate
  • Squadron Command experience
  • Active fighter flying (for each fighter type, provide total hours, date of last sortie)
  • Actively flying (provide 1-year look-back per active aircraft type)

How We Care
At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Education Assistance
  • Career Development & Training Opportunities
  • Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
  • Paid Parental Leave

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Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

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About Textron

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Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

Industry

Aerospace product and parts manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Providence, RI, US

Year founded

1923

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