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Are you looking to use your pilot experience to support and protect heroes? Join us! As a Sr Jet Pilot, you will lead complex missions and provide strategic direction in operational planning and execution. In this role, you will be an operational line pilot or demonstration pilot with increased program responsibility in oversight or management of flight operations. You will oversee junior pilots, ensure adherence to safety and regulatory standards, and perform advanced piloting duties in various scenarios including 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.
• 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.
• Ensure full compliance with FAA regulation, ICAO standards, and applicable customer/contract Flight and Ground Operating Procedures (FGOPs).

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 6+ years of experience.
• Minimum of 3,000 hours of total flight time
• Includes 2,000 multi-engine turbine hours for such aircraft
• At least 2,000 hours as PIC including 1,500 hours as PIC in type or similar aircraft
• FAA 2nd Class Medical
• Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with instrument and multi-engine ratings, and/or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certification.
• Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities.
• Extensive knowledge of advanced aviation systems and regulations.
• Ability to pass a FAA/Military Pilot Background Check and mandatory drug and alcohol screen.
• 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.
• 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:

• Military flight training background.
• Experience in leadership roles within combat or operational missions.
• Advanced degrees in aviation or aerospace disciplines.
• Recent mission completion and/or prior service.
• US Military survival and/or physiological training (<5 years).
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, or US Military.

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:
To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.
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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.