Job Description
About the Company L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Employees are unified in a shared dedication to customers' missions and a quest for professional growth, within an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to the culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to communities, and commitment to excellence. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defence tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, its employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Role Overview This is a dedicated resource role participating in all aspects of operating special mission sensor aircraft in support of multiple Department of War programmes, including experimental flight testing and operational support flights. The work involves extensive flight planning and working as part of a small team of pilots. The position is full-time and located at L3Harris Aeromet's Tulsa, OK facility; however, travel to support operations worldwide will be required, with occasional deployments of up to 30 days or more. Typical deployments are 10–14 days, and travel varies but is typically 50% annually. The job location is listed as Tulsa / Las Vegas / remote field, on a 5/8 schedule (8 hours per day, 5 days a week). Key Responsibilities After an initial indoctrination and training period, perform as Co-Captain on unique G550 special mission sensor aircraft operated by Aeromet on experimental and engineering test flights. Safely conduct training and operate the aircraft in accordance with all applicable FAA regulations and DCMA 8210.D requirements. Maintain professional standards of conduct at all times. Work any assigned shift or schedule, including mission support outside normal duty hours, and travel worldwide as required; subject to on-call status with a two-hour recall. Licences & Qualifications Graduate of the Armed Forces Test Pilot School (full course). Airline Transport Pilot certification. Valid first-class FAA medical certificate. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's licence. Must be able to obtain a Department of War TS/SCI security clearance. Preferred: Multi-engine jet FAA type rating (or military equivalent). A clean aviation accident and FAA violation record. Never to have had any designation or rating suspended or revoked. Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Experience Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience. Preferred: 1,500 hours PC/PIC time, including 100 hours as PC/PIC during engineering and/or acceptance flights listed under the functional flight category. Additional Information L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace, performing pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks where permitted by law. Many positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance; security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Requisition reference: 45120 | Job Code 45120 | Date posted 2026-10-1 | Valid through: not published
Requirements
- After an initial indoctrination and training period, perform as Co-Captain on unique G550 special mission sensor aircraft operated by Aeromet on experimental and engineering test flights.
- Safely conduct training and operate the aircraft in accordance with all applicable FAA regulations and DCMA 8210.D requirements.
- Maintain professional standards of conduct at all times.
- Work any assigned shift or schedule, including mission support outside normal duty hours, and travel worldwide as required; subject to on-call status with a two-hour recall.
- Graduate of the Armed Forces Test Pilot School (full course).
- Airline Transport Pilot certification.
- Valid first-class FAA medical certificate.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's licence.
- Must be able to obtain a Department of War TS/SCI security clearance.
- Multi-engine jet FAA type rating (or military equivalent).
- A clean aviation accident and FAA violation record.
- Never to have had any designation or rating suspended or revoked.
- Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
- Preferred: 1,500 hours PC/PIC time, including 100 hours as PC/PIC during engineering and/or acceptance flights listed under the functional flight category.