KC-130 Pilot

[Company] is seeking a highly qualified C/KC-130 Pilot to support tasking at the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) with Air Test and Evaluation Squadron THREE ZERO (VX-30) at NAS Point Mugu, CA. As part of the world’s largest independent flight test organization, supporting both US Government and commercial agencies, you will be joining a highly talented and experienced aircrew services team that has provided over 40 continuous years of Test Aircrew support for NAVAIR. As a long-term incumbent and leader in test aircrew expertise, the selected applicant will work within the VX-30 environment composed of government, military, contractor, and industry personnel while supporting flight test and range support operations.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• This position serves as a pilot for C/KC-130 aircraft, supporting flight test, aerial refueling, logistics, and post-maintenance check flights as an Aircraft Commander across legacy C-130 platforms.

• Directs aircraft operations planning, scheduling, execution, and reporting in support of collateral tasks within the customer flight program.

• Once qualified, perform duties as an instructor for all applicable K/C-130 mission sets, including aerial refueling, logistics, and post maintenance check flying.

• Must be able to travel up to 25% as required by contract.

• Note: This is a full-time position, but highly qualified part-time applicants may be considered.
   

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.

• At least 10 years of related experience, including 3 or more years of Test Project Officer experience in military test and evaluation.

• Minimum of 1,000 pilot hours in the C-130 aircraft and have been designated as an Aircraft Commander in the C-130. Instructor experience or designation as a flight crew check pilot and a Type/Model/Series Instructor in C/KC-130J and/or Legacy C-130 aircraft platforms.

• Must be able to maintain an FAA Class II medical certificate. Navy Aeromedical Standard Service Group 1 may be substituted. Must be FAA or Military instrument flight rule certified and have at least an FAA Commercial Pilot's License with Multi-Engine Land rating.

• Must meet current CNAF 3710.7 series physical and physiological minimums for C-130 T/M/S aircrew positions.

• Individuals must be able to pass the physical and training qualification requirements to provide contract aircrew support, including completion of survival and aviation physiology training.

• Clearance & Citizenship: Must have a current DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain. Contract requires US Citizenship. Applicant selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree. Engineering related masters preferred.

• A minimum of 1,500 flight hours as Pilot-in-Command 

• 2 years direct experience in test and evaluation of fixed-wing aircraft

• A graduate of one of the following test pilot schools:  USNTPS, USAFTPS, Empire Test Pilot School, or EPNER Test Pilot School 
   

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 hours/week. This is a full-time position, but highly qualified part-time applicants may be considered.

Compensation: $155,000-$225,000. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, and in consideration of internal parity.