About This Role
NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) ER-2 Research Pilot position supported through government contractor i3, based at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The pilot flies sorties for NASA and NASA customers, conducting full-time pilot duties on the ER-2 (U-2S) and a range of other NASA aircraft including the Gulfstream III/IV/V, C-20A, B-737, B-777, RQ-4 Global Hawk, T-34C and TG-14. Deployed operations, both within and outside the continental US, are routine, and missions can run up to 12 hours at high altitude in a confined space.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct flight operations in accordance with FAA, OEM and other applicable directives, regulations and instructions. Maintain performance standards per directives, training plans and Flight Crew Branch policies, including knowledge of safety precautions and airfield operations, demonstrating Emergency Bold Face procedures from memory, and knowledge of aircraft systems, limitations and ATC regulations/procedures. Participate in i3 and NASA-directed continuation training, meetings and forums
- perform all on-site tasks needed for safe, secure and professional operations
- provide direct support to administrative and flight-operations scheduling/record keeping
- and other duties as assigned. Maintain proficiency, currency and annual requirements in accordance with NPR 7900.3C, NPD 7900.4D, AFPD 8700.1 and AFOP 7900.3-006. NASA provides training and qualification checks, periodic simulator training, and periodic flight physicals through a NASA-authorized flight surgeon.
Requirements
- Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university or college (major study in engineering, physical science, life science or mathematics is desired). Required: an FAA commercial pilot license with instrument, multiengine and single-engine land ratings, OR a pilot and instrument rating from the armed services. Flight-time minimums verified by logbook/flight records: 1,500 hours pilot in command (PIC) required, and U-2 pilot experience required
- at least 1,000 hours in the U-2 is desired, and having been a current U-2 pilot within the past five years to qualify to begin duty as a NASA ER-2 is highly desired. Formal military training in the expected duties (with DD 214 annotating AFSC/MOS qualification) or applicable civilian experience is highly desired. Candidates must pass random drug screenings, hold a current US passport valid through the period of employment, meet the security requirements of the position and pass a NASA Flight Medical Certification, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and be able to obtain a DoD SECRET security clearance.