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Are you looking to use your pilot experience to support and protect heroes? Join us! As a Senior Pilot, you will lead complex missions and provide strategic direction in operational planning and execution. You will oversee junior pilots, ensure adherence to safety and regulatory standards, and perform advanced piloting duties in various scenarios including experimental test flights and special mission training. Your role involves significant leadership responsibilities and direct contribution to the success of high-stakes missions.The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains - air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute complex flight missions across diverse operational environments.

• Supervise and mentor junior pilots, ensuring their continuous professional development.

• Participate as a crewmember on experimental test flights, providing critical feedback for aircraft development.

• Ensure mission readiness through detailed planning, risk assessment, and coordination.

• Monitor and enforce compliance with safety protocols and aviation regulations.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for mission-critical communication and coordination.

• Review and analyze flight data and mission outcomes for continuous improvement.

• Facilitate training programs and drills to maintain a high state of preparedness.

• Liaise with engineering teams to address and resolve technical issues.

• Participate in strategic planning and operational decision-making processes.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Minimum of 3,000 hours of total flight time.

• Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with instrument and multi-engine ratings.

• Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities.

• Extensive knowledge of advanced aviation systems and regulations.

• FAA issued Second Class Medical Certificate.

• Ability to pass a FAA/Military Pilot Background Check and mandatory drug and alcohol screen.

• A minimum of 500 PIC hours in Global 6000/6500 type or 1000 PIC hours in similar aircraft type for direct hire Captain (Sr. Pilot)

• A minimum of 2500 hours total fixed-wing time in a multi-engine turbo prop aircraft, jet aircraft or combination thereof in aircraft with GTOW 12,500 or greater

• Note: PIC for this purpose is defined as Captain/Aircraft Commander of record, not simply the sole manipulator of the controls. SNC considers only pilot time in fixed wing aircraft toward minimum qualifications. This does not include simulator, helicopter, flight engineer, bombardier, navigator, RIO, EWO, WSO, NFO, or Special Crew.

• Radio Telephone Operators License

• Note: All certificates and ratings are required to be US FAA/FCC issued

• Current valid passport and other travel documents that allows the bearer to freely travel in the US and without restriction to all countries outside the US

• Eligibility for rapid visa issuance, issued by offices in the United States to fly to any SNC destination

• Note: PIC for this purpose is defined as Captain/Aircraft Commander of record, not simply the sole manipulator of the controls. SNC considers only pilot time in fixed wing aircraft toward minimum qualifications. This does not include simulator, helicopter, flight engineer, bombardier, navigator, RIO, EWO, WSO, NFO, or Special Crew.

• A current active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance with SCI eligibility is required

• Ability to deploy for an extended amount of time to various OCONUS operating locations.

• Ability to meet current DoD and Combatant Command requirements for deployed locations.

• Successfully pass a pre-deployment medical assessment.

• Must be willing and able to work extended hours, holidays, and shift schedules as required.

• Current/ valid passport and be able to obtain a visa to travel internationally.

• Willing to deploy OCONUS on an approximate 60/60 rotation.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Global 6000/6500 Type rating highly desired

• Airline Transport Pilot Certificate desired

• First Class Medical Certificate preferred

• Note: All certificates and ratings are required to be US FAA issued

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university desired

• Recency and similar aircraft type of experience is highly desired

• Recency of Airborne Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance mission and/or prior service experience is highly desired

• US Military Survival and/or Physiological training may be required

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.

• Ability to remain seated and operate flight controls for extended periods.

• Frequent travel required; ability to be on-call for missions.

• Ability to work in potentially hazardous or high-stress environments.

• Must possess fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination for operating aircraft controls.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Must be able to hear and respond to audio cues in loud environments.

• Capacity to work in an office or hybrid environment when not on missions.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires current/active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We're known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation's most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.