Principal Pilot - Experimental Test Pilot

Job Description

About the Company L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defence technology innovator and the self-described Trusted Disruptor in defence tech, delivering end-to-end technology solutions across the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. The company is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent and provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Role Overview The Experimental Test Pilot (L) is a dedicated resource 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. Location: L3Harris Aeromet facility, Tulsa, Oklahoma (remote field). Schedule: 5x8, Monday to Friday. Travel worldwide is required, typically around 50% annually, with typical deployments of 10-14 days and occasional deployments of 30 days or more. 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. Carry out extensive flight planning as part of a small pilot team. Licences & Qualifications Airline Transport Pilot certification. Graduate of the Armed Forces Test Pilot School (full course). Valid First Class FAA medical certificate. Must be able to obtain a Department of War TS/SCI security clearance. U.S. citizenship required. Preferred: multi-engine jet FAA type rating (or military equivalent); PE and FE qualifications. Experience Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience; graduate degree with a minimum of 10 years; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience. One of these, or the test pilot school qualification, must be held together with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance. 1,500 hours PC/PIC time, including 100 hours as PC/PIC on engineering and/or acceptance flights under the functional flight category. Preferred: C-37/G550 or similar flight test experience; proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Requirements Able to 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. Must have a clean aviation accident and FAA violation record, and must never have had a designation or rating suspended or revoked. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's licence. Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen. Additional Information L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defence technology innovator with approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, serving customers in more than 100 countries. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens, and applicants who accept a conditional offer may be subject to government security investigations.

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.
• Carry out extensive flight planning as part of a small pilot team.
• Airline Transport Pilot certification.
• Graduate of the Armed Forces Test Pilot School (full course).
• Valid First Class FAA medical certificate.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of War TS/SCI security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Preferred: multi-engine jet FAA type rating (or military equivalent); PE and FE qualifications.
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience; graduate degree with a minimum of 10 years; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience. One of these, or the test pilot school qualification, must be held together with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• 1,500 hours PC/PIC time, including 100 hours as PC/PIC on engineering and/or acceptance flights under the functional flight category.
• Preferred: C-37/G550 or similar flight test experience; proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Able to 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.
• Must have a clean aviation accident and FAA violation record, and must never have had a designation or rating suspended or revoked.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's licence.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen.