Description
Basic Qualifications
• Top Secret with investigation within 6 years
• Commercial Pilot certificate with instrument privileges or ATP Rating
• Minimum of 1000 flight hours in RPA, turbojet, or turboprop aircraft
• Must have current FAA class 1 or 2 physical
• Instructor experience
• Military operational experience
Job Code/TitleE6195:Prodctn/Training Pilot Sr Stf
Job Description
This exciting position is with our historic Skunk Works program. Skunk Works is an integral part of Lockheed\'s Aeronautics business area responsible for advanced systems development including conceptual design and rapid prototyping of clean sheet solutions and improvements and derivatives to existing systems. The ideal skunk is an agile, multi-faceted teammate who loves to solve our customer\'s most difficult challenges. Some of our unclassified projects include the U-2, SR-71 Blackbird, F-22 Raptor, F-117 Nighthawk, and the F-35 Lightening II.
Learn more about some of the incredible things we do here:
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Selected applicant will join a unique “Skunkworks” Advanced Development Program (ADP) team, and become qualified as an instructor pilot (IP) and subject matter expert (SME) on Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). Duties will include instructing academics, simulators, and student flight training events. IPs will also conduct Operational Test and Evaluation of program assets and systems. Applicants must possess extensive pilot skills and experience in all classes of FAA airspace including restricted areas and MOA’s. World-wide, day/night, and instrument military operational experience is highly desired. Selected applicant will maintain currency in an RPA and manned companion trainer aircraft.
Selected applicant will lead a team in support of overseas deployments and must be willing to train for, travel to, and work in austere remote locations. Deployments average 60-90 days per year. Must be willing to work extended shifts, including holidays and weekends. Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. passport, accept customer furnished quarters, and comply with customer mobility and security requirements. Selected applicant must meet minimum medical requirements, which includes a company overseas physical and a current FAA second class physical.
The applicant selected will be subjected to Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements. This position will require an active Top Secret security clearance with an SBI conducted within the last 6 years. The candidate must agree to and successfully pass a polygraph examination. Test Pilot School not required.
A level 5 employee Typically has 14 - 20 years of professional experience.
What’s In It For You
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition
Learn more about [redacted]’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.”
Desired skills
• Experience leading aviators in conducting world wide operations, day/night, instrument conditions operational experience
• Experienced Leader capable of leading team in austere environment.
• Experience with employment/deployment of complex weapon systems, payloads and/or sensor packages
• Instrument rated (commercial)
• Skilled briefer, power point presenter, conversant with FAA FARs
• Pilot Instructor
Other Important Information
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to work remotely
Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated [redacted] facility.
Select the Telework classification for this position Employee will work on-site full-time
Ability to Telecommute - No telecommuting
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Work Schedule Information
[redacted] supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Work Schedule4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week