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RAVN Aerospace

Pilot - El Paso

El Paso, TX

... fighter equivalent aircraft while serving as Pilot in Command, Instructor Pilot, or Stan/Eval ... Flight Examiner. FAA Class II medical rating. FAA Commercial and Instrument Rating. Physical ...

KBR

AH-64E Instructor Pilot

Killeen, TX

LIGHTS OFF, FIGHT's ON! Roles and Responsibilities Conduct flight instruction and evaluations in AH-64E aircraft. Support individual and unit-level pilot training, RL progression, and gunnery. Assist ...

KBR, Inc.

AH-64E Instructor Pilot

Killeen, TX · On-site

LIGHTS OFF, FIGHT's ON! Roles and Responsibilities • Conduct flight instruction and evaluations in AH-64E aircraft. • Support individual and unit-level pilot training, RL progression, and gunnery ...

KBR

AH-64E Instructor Pilot

Killeen, TX · On-site

LIGHTS OFF, FIGHT's ON! Roles and Responsibilities Conduct flight instruction and evaluations in AH-64E aircraft. Support individual and unit-level pilot training, RL progression, and gunnery. Assist ...

KBR, Inc.

AH-64E Instructor Pilot

Killeen, TX · On-site

LIGHTS OFF, FIGHT's ON! Roles and Responsibilities • Conduct flight instruction and evaluations in AH-64E aircraft. • Support individual and unit-level pilot training, RL progression, and gunnery ...

CAE

F-16 Pilot/Test Director

Arlington, TX · On-site

Instructor Pilot As an Instructor Pilot at CAE, your role soars beyond training. You build ... Weapons School or Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor experience a plus * Prefer 6+ years of aviation ...

CAE, Inc.

F-16 Pilot/Test Director

Arlington, TX · On-site

As an Instructor Pilot at CAE, your role soars beyond training. You build confidence and skill ... Weapons School or Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor experience a plus * Prefer 6+ years of aviation ...

Caeus

F-16 Pilot/Test Director

Arlington, TX

As an Instructor Pilot at CAE, your role soars beyond training. You build confidence and skill ... Weapons School or Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor experience a plus * Prefer 6+ years of aviation ...

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As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for fighter pilot in Texas is $121,969.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,200.00 and $144,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A fighter pilot is a military aviator trained to operate advanced aircraft in air-to-air and air-to-ground combat missions. They are responsible for defending national airspace, engaging enemy threats, and supporting ground forces. Fighter pilots undergo rigorous training in flight maneuvers, weapons systems, and tactical operations. They must maintain peak physical and mental fitness to handle high-speed aerial combat and stressful situations. This role requires leadership, quick decision-making, and a commitment to mission success.

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To thrive as a Fighter Pilot, you need exceptional situational awareness, advanced aeronautical knowledge, physical fitness, and usually a bachelor's degree along with military officer training. Familiarity with advanced flight simulators, avionics systems, weapon platforms, and a valid military flight certification are essential. Strong decision-making, resilience under pressure, and teamwork help pilots excel in high-stress, rapidly changing conditions. These skills and qualities are vital for maintaining mission effectiveness, personal safety, and successful team operations in demanding environments.

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Fighter pilots typically start as junior pilots and, with experience, can advance to leadership roles such as Flight Lead, Squadron Commander, or Instructor. Career progression often depends on demonstrated leadership, flight hours, mission performance, and ongoing training achievements. Many fighter pilots also take on additional duties, such as mission planning or training new pilots, which can further develop their career. In the long term, successful fighter pilots may transition into higher command positions, strategic planning roles, or specialized test pilot assignments within the military.

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Fighter pilots in the military typically earn between $60,000 and $150,000 annually, depending on rank, experience, and service branch. Civilian fighter pilots or commercial pilots with fighter jet experience can earn higher salaries, often exceeding $200,000 with additional benefits and allowances for training, flight hours, and specialized skills.

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Fighter pilots are in demand within military organizations worldwide due to ongoing defense needs and technological advancements. The demand can fluctuate based on military budgets, geopolitical factors, and the retirement of experienced pilots, making it a competitive and specialized career path that requires rigorous training and certifications. Opportunities are often available through military service, with some civilian roles in aerospace and defense industries also requiring fighter pilot skills.

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JSE Fighter Pilot Operations SME - Langley AFB, VA

Fort Worth, TX • On-site

Serco North America
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Fighter Pilot Or Wso / Cso / Nfo Operations Sme

Serco seeks a Fighter Pilot or WSO / CSO / NFO Operations SME for Air Combat Command's Combat Air Forces Distributed Training Center (CAF DTC) at Langley AFB, VA. Daily, the CAF DTC provides world-class integration training in large force and small team formats to combat units around the globe against cutting-edge threats in a boundless virtual battlespace.

An active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance with ability to obtain to TS/SCI and SAP/SAR is required.

If selected, you will facilitate integration training for U.S. and allied military aircrew, air battle managers, and Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) by role-playing fighter aircraft in Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) events. You'll learn and execute missions using Combat Environment Server (CES), Next Generation Threat System (NGTS), and/or Modern Air Combat Environment (MACE). You'll stay current on threats, tactics, techniques, and procedures by reviewing tactics manuals, flash bulletins and tactics bulletins.

You'll be involved in developing and testing the distribution of Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) over the DMO Network.

In this role, you will:

  • Support daily training by scheduling, mission planning, creating mission materials, briefing, executing, and debriefing the DTC's Large Force Exercises (LFEs) and Small Team events.
  • Use NGTS to support the development and testing of JSE distribution across the DMO Network.
  • Attend CAF exercise planning conferences (e.g. RED FLAG), meetings, and sites to discuss unit training requirements. Then, you'll help the DTC incorporate those unit training requirements into missions.
  • Provide consulting expertise to military and/or defense clients to develop and evaluate military training and doctrine. You may provide specialized planning and/or execution expertise in specialized phases of military training exercises--including doctrinal development, scenario development, after action review and data analysis.

The U.S. Air Force can only train to its full capability against modern threats in a virtual environment. Be a part of that environment and continue to make the USAF the best air force in the world, at the CAF DTC.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • An active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain to TS/SCI and SAP/SAR
  • A Bachelor's Degree with 9 years' experience as a fighter aviator, or a Master's degree with 7 years' experience, or PhD with 4 years' experience
  • To be a former Fighter Pilot, NFO, CSO, or WSO with any of the following Aircraft: F-15C/E/EX, F-16C, F/A-18, EA-18G, F-22, F-35
  • A thorough knowledge of AFTTP 3-1 fighter employment or other service equivalent manual
  • Operationally relevant experience within the past 10 years (simulator experience considered)
  • To be able to travel 10%.

Additional desired experience and skills:

  • Possessing an active DoD Top Secret security clearance
  • Mission Commander qualified
  • Instructor Pilot/WSO/CSO/NFO experience
  • Thorough knowledge of 5th gen fighter employment and/or integration
  • Thorough knowledge of NGTS

If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and a passionate Serco team- then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

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Serco North America, based in Herndon, VA, US, is a leading provider of professional, technology, and management services to the US federal, state, and local governments, and private companies. The company operates in the public services industry. Serco North America is a part of Serco Group, which was founded in 1929 and has now become a globally recognized brand. They specialize in offering a wide array of services ranging from managing vital public services, custodial services, to information technology, consulting and professional services. With a core value of trust, Serco employees strive to deliver on their promises and take pride in a job well done.

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