Lead, Pilot

Sandston, Virginia

Job ID 29975

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Lead, Pilot - Gulfstream 550 Pilot in Command (PIC)
Job Code: 29975
Job Location: Richmond, VA
Job Schedule: 5/8

Summary:

Gulfstream 550 Pilot performing as a member of a select team of professional flight crews and maintenance personnel, ensuring operations, training, and safety management goals are met. This position will specifically be responsible as an initial cadre member for standing up Gulfstream 550 flight operations, helping to train current organization pilots in the G550. Adheres to all scheduling, coordinating, training, certification, and qualification requirements. Complies with crew flight and duty time limitations and standard operating procedures. Works in close coordination with the customer to maintain a culture of safety with efficient procedures that support outstanding customer service. Position will require on-call responsibilities and occasional short notice travel.

Relocation to 1 HR response time to Richmond, VA International Airport is required

Essential Functions:

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance
Will also require eventual type qualification in the Boeing 757.
Ability to obtain an airport clearance/security badge (FAA).
ATP, with experience in aircraft with MTGW of 74K lbs or greater.
Must be highly skilled, with a high degree of tact and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience with daily interface with customers at numerous levels.
Applicant must possess outstanding organizational skills.
Ability to read, speak and write English language.
Ability to lift/move and maneuver 50 – 75 pounds above the head

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
Class II FAA Flight Physical (First Class if age 65 or older) with the ability to obtain and medically able to travel world wide
Minimum 3,000 total flight hours.
Minimum 1,500 Pilot in Command (PIC) flight hours
Minimum 1,500 multi-engine turbine hours
1000 hrs in G550 specifically
Current U.S. passport
Valid State Driver’s License
Must be a U.S. citizen

When evaluating the flight time of applicants meeting the basic qualifications, consideration will be given to, among other things, quality, quantity, recent experience, and verifiability of training; complexity of aircraft flown; types of flight operations; and hours flown as PIC in turbine powered aircraft. Applicants invited to interview must provide appropriate documentation of all flight hours.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Active DoD Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
Familiarity or experience with FAA FAR Part 91/121/125/135 preferred.
Highly desired CFI and or Military instructor pilot.
Current world wide international experience.
Other transport category aircraft experience, specifically Boeing 737, 757, 767 highly desired.