About This Role
L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Principal Pilot, identified internally as an Experimental Test Pilot, to operate unique G550 special mission sensor aircraft for experimental flight testing and operational support of Department of War programs. The role is based at the company’s Tulsa, Oklahoma facility, involves extensive flight planning and small-team operations, and requires worldwide travel with typical deployments of 10–14 days and occasional deployments of up to 30 days or more. Travel is typically 50% annually.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Following an initial indoctrination and training period, serve as a Co-Captain on unique G550 special mission sensor aircraft operated by Aeromet for experimental and engineering test flights.
- Safely conduct training and operate the aircraft in accordance with applicable FAA regulations and DCMA 8210 D requirements.
- Maintain professional standards of conduct, work assigned shifts including mission support outside normal duty hours, travel worldwide as required, and remain subject to on-call status with a two-hour recall.
Requirements
- Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 12 years of prior relevant experience, a Graduate Degree with at least 10 years of prior related experience, or at least 16 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree. Applicants must hold an Airline Transport Pilot Certification and a valid First-Class FAA medical certificate. The role also requires the ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a US TS/SCI security clearance. Preferred qualifications include 1,500 hours of PC/PIC time, including 100 hours as PC/PIC during engineering and/or acceptance flights in the functional flight category
- C-37/G550 or similar type flight-test experience
- PE and FE qualifications
- a multi-engine jet FAA type rating or military equivalent
- a clean aviation accident and FAA violation record
- no history of suspended or revoked designations or ratings
- and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.