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General Atomics

Engineer III

Palmdale, CA · On-site

The role facilitates the Technical and Safety Review test process for the Vice President of Flight Operations and reports to Technical Operations. This person shall chair the Developmental Test ...

General Atomics

Engineer III

Palmdale, CA · On-site

$81K - $141K/yr

The role facilitates the Technical and Safety Review test process for the Vice President of Flight Operations and reports to Technical Operations. This person shall chair the Developmental Test ...

Vast

Reliability Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$107K - $135K/yr

Vast is looking for a Reliability Engineer , reporting to the Vice President, Flight Safety & Mission Assurance, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and ...

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As of Jul 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for presidential flight in the United States is $50,381.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,500.00 and $54,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Presidential Flight job refers to a role within an exclusive aviation operation that provides private air travel services for heads of state, government officials, and VIPs. These positions can include pilots, cabin crew, engineers, and administrative staff, all responsible for maintaining the highest levels of safety, confidentiality, and service excellence. Employees in these roles must meet stringent qualifications and often undergo specialized training to ensure seamless operations.

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To thrive as a member of a Presidential Flight team, you need specialized expertise in aviation operations, VIP protocol, and rigorous safety standards, typically with advanced pilot or crew certifications and significant experience in executive or government flight services. Familiarity with state-of-the-art avionics, secure communications systems, and international flight regulations is crucial. Exceptional discretion, adaptability, and teamwork are essential soft skills for maintaining the confidentiality and coordination required in these high-profile missions. These qualifications are vital to ensuring the safety, comfort, and security of dignitaries during complex, sensitive, and high-stakes flights.

What are the typical work schedules and demands for professionals employed by Presidential Flight services?

Professionals working for Presidential Flight services often operate on an on-call or irregular schedule, as travel needs can arise with short notice and may include international destinations or overnight stays. The role involves meticulous mission planning, frequent security briefings, and adherence to strict confidentiality protocols, making flexibility and readiness key. You can expect to work within a close-knit, highly trained team where collaboration and seamless communication are essential. While the demands can be high, the experience offers unique exposure to specialized aviation operations, opportunities for advanced training, and the chance to serve at the very highest level of executive aviation.

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Infographic showing various Presidential Flight job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 98% Full Time, and 2% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,381 per year, or $24.2 per hour.
Manager Test Engineering 2 - Flight Sciences

Manager Test Engineering 2 - Flight Sciences

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Edwards, CA • On-site

$146K - $219K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 20 hours ago

Northrop Grumman rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 356 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

85th of 535 rated manufacturers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Test Engineering Manager 2 - Flight Test Organization (FTO) Sub-Systems to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation organization.This leadership role is located in Edwards AFB, CA.

This selected candidate is expected to lead and provide functional homeroom support as a section manager for a team of 15-20 flight test engineers of all grade levels as well as provide programmatic leadership to this team throughout the flight test campaign. This position will specialize in the flight sciences disciplines which include flying qualities, loads, dynamics, flutter testing and propulsion systems. They will possess a strong flight test background in these disciplines with strong technical and leadership skills. The leader must have experience with test planning and flight test execution in these disciplines and test reporting. Clear and concise communication skills are a must.

This position is 100% on-site at Edwards AFB, CA. Due to the dynamic environment of flight test, occasional overtime and off-shift work (nights/weekends) may be required.


As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM discipline AND 9 years of relevant professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 7 years of relevant professional/military experience, OR 5 years related experience with a PhD in a STEM discipline
  • Experience in flight testing within the flight science disciplines
  • Experience with Earned Value Management
  • Must have an active U.S. government Secret Clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
  • Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in a US Air Force Combined Test Force (CTF)
  • Experience leading an aircraft operation under DCMA Instruction 8210 oversight
  • Strong ability to communicate complex technical issues and solutions
Primary Level Salary Range: $146,600.00 - $219,800.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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