Pilot - Skillbridge

Pilot - SkillbridgeTextron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems. This role is in Textron System's Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) business area.ATAC provides tactical flight training and Adversary, Red Air and Aggressor services to the U.S. Navy, Marines and the US Air Force. ATAC operates simultaneously across eight permanent sites spanning the CONUS, Hawaii and the Pacific. ATAC proudly provides the highest quality live training to 4th and 5th Generation aircrew in Squadrons, Air Wings, and Battle Groups conducting unit level continuation training, pre-deployment spin-up training, large force employment training, or aircrew conversion training.Fly the Dassault Mirage F-1, the IAI F-21 Kfir, the MK-58 Hawker Hunter, or the AERO Vodochody L-39 Albatros, in regular support of US Navy, Marine Corps, and US Air Force training and readiness missions. Fly in support of 4th and 5th Generation Fighter operational and conversion syllabus and continuation training missions. Support surface fleet pre-deployment training and large force employment missions.Job Responsibilities:Employ the ATAC fighter aircraft throughout their flight envelope as a surrogate Adversary, Red Air, Aggressor or Close Air Support pilot for US Navy, Marine Corps and USAF aircrew, JTAC, surface fleet, large force employment exercise, or intercept controller training.Maintain FAA instrument currency, Second Class medical certification, adversary mission qualifications and associated mission currencies, to include low level, dynamic mission, and unlimited air combat tactics maneuvering in the high-G environment.Attend mass briefings, adversary coordination briefings and other pre-flight briefings. Plan and fly adversary missions. Accomplish flight debriefings and attend mass debriefings.Adhere to all training rules and pre-briefed maneuvering restrictions.Collect and disseminate lessons learned.Accomplish necessary ground training prior to flights.Deploy as required to support mission requirements.Additional Duties: Act as, or support the individual responsible for, pilot Scheduling, Training, NATOPS/Standards & Evaluation, Safety, or other Program Management duties as required.Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:Previously DoD Tactically Trained Fighter PilotPreviously qualified 4-Ship/Division Flight Lead700 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) of any fixed wing DOD-owned/operated fighter aircraft100 hours PIC at nightLogged 100 hours PIC time in the past 12 monthsCurrent FAA Second Class Medical CertificateFAA Commercial, Airplane Single Engine Land PrivilegesSecret Security Clearance, US CitizenSpecific Navy Contract Qualifications:1000 hours PIC of a military tactical aircraft500 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) of any fixed wing DOD-owned/operated fighter aircraftSpecific Air Force Contract Qualifications:1200 hours total PIC of a tactical military aircraftCurrent in a tactical fighter aircraft within the last 5 yearsDesired Qualifications:USAF WIC graduate, USAF adversary qualificationUSNFWS/NAWDC/TOPGUN graduateTPS graduateDoD military Instructor Pilot qualificationMission Commander qualificationMilitary or Civilian Flight Examiner qualificationFunctional Check Flight Pilot qualificationNVG Instructor, CRM InstructorFAA CFI(I) CertificateFamiliarization with DoD Commercial Air Services industryFAA Authorized Experimental Aircraft (AEA) privileges (list types)DoD Safety School or Board President Course graduateSquadron Command experienceActive fighter flying (for each fighter type, provide total hours, date of last sortie)Actively flying (provide 1-year look-back per active aircraft type)At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace.Below are just a few examples:Flexible Work SchedulesEducation AssistanceCareer Development & Training OpportunitiesWellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company FundingPaid Parental LeaveTextron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information. Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.Recruiting Company: Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) Primary Location: US-North Carolina-Cherry Point Job Function: Flight Operations Schedule: Full-time Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Type: Experienced Shift: First Shift Travel: No Job Posting: 06/25/2025, 6:33:22 PM Job Number: 334248