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Are you looking to use your pilot experience to support and protect heroes? Join us! As a Pilot, you will be responsible for operating advanced aircraft and cutting‑edge equipment in highly challenging operational environments. You will undertake various missions including casualty evacuation, maritime patrol, experimental test flights, special mission training, and fighter aircraft training, among others. You will play a critical role in supporting national defense and military objectives, ensuring mission success through expert piloting skills and a thorough understanding of aviation protocols and safety procedures.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end‑to‑end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

• Operate and navigate a variety of aircraft in complex and diverse operational scenarios.
• Conduct pre‑flight, in‑flight, and post‑flight inspections to ensure the safety and functionality of aircraft.
• Perform missions including, but not limited to, casualty evacuation, maritime patrol, and experimental test flights.
• Maintain accurate and detailed flight logs and mission reports.
• Coordinate with ground crew and other personnel for mission planning and execution.
• Monitor and assess weather conditions and other variables to adjust flight plans accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with all aviation regulations and organizational standards.
• Participate in regular training and drills to maintain high levels of readiness and proficiency.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior pilots as needed.
• Execute emergency procedures and protocols effectively when required.

• 4+ years of experience.
• Minimum of 1,500 hours of total flight time.
• Strong understanding of aviation safety regulations and procedures.
• Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with instrument and multi‑engine rating without limitations.
• Ability to pass a FAA/Military Pilot Background Check and mandatory drug and alcohol screen.
• FAA issued Class II Medical Certificate.
• Able to pass a FAA/Military Pilot Background Check and mandatory drug and alcohol screen.
• A minimum of 1500 hours total fixed‑wing as pilot‑in‑command (PIC) time in a multi‑engine turbo prop aircraft, jet aircraft or combination thereof in aircraft with GTOW 12,500 or greater.
• Able to meet current DoD and Combatant Command requirements for deployed locations.
• Willing to deploy OCONUS on an approximate 60/30 rotation.
• Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities.
• Extensive knowledge of advanced aviation systems and regulations.
• A Current/Valid US Passport with the ability to obtain a visa for international travel.
• Ability to successfully pass pre‑deployment medical assessment.
• Be willing and able to work extended hours, holidays, and shift schedules as required.
• Ability to deploy for an extended amount of time to various OCONUS operating locations.
• An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required day 1 of employment.

• Military flight training background.
• Previous ISR experience
• Previous Dash 8 experience
• Previous OCONUS experience
• Experience in leadership roles within combat or operational missions.
• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certification.
• Advanced degrees in aviation or aerospace disciplines.
• Experience with experimental and advanced aircraft systems.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.
• Recent mission completion and/or prior service.
• US Military survival and/or physiological training.

NOTE: A United States Government Security Clearance is required for employment. Applicants who do not currently have a USG security clearance are welcome to apply and, if selected, will be processed for a USG security clearance by SNC prior to employment. Employment will begin once the USG security clearance is granted. If applicant is unable to obtain USG security clearance, the offer of employment will be withdrawn.

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.

NOTE: Please list hours per airframe on submitted resume. Candidates with only rotary wing or single engine hours will not be considered for this role.

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

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 Secret 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.

SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non‑traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid‑tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow.

Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.