About This Role
NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center seeks experienced Research Pilots to conduct full-time flight operations on a variety of research and support aircraft including Gulfstream, Pilatus PC-12, Global Hawk, and T-34 based at Edwards Air Force Base, California. This is a government contractor position with i3, a 100% employee-owned aerospace company supporting NASA and DoD missions. Candidates must have a minimum of 1,500 hours pilot-in-command time, FAA commercial pilot license with instrument and multiengine ratings, and be able to obtain a DoD SECRET security clearance. The position offers a competitive salary of $170,000-$190,000 annually plus comprehensive benefits including 401(k) match, excellent insurance, and generous PTO. Deployed operations both within the continental US and overseas are routine for this role.
Requirements
- FAA commercial pilot license with instrument, multiengine and single engine land ratings
- Minimum 1,500 hours pilot-in-command (PIC) time
- At least 1,000 hours in transport category aircraft with 500 hours special missions experience (highly desired)
- Bachelor's degree or higher from accredited university in engineering, physical science, life science, or mathematics (desired)
- Valid US passport, valid through period of employment
- Formal military training (with DD 214 annotating AFSC/MOS qualification) or applicable civilian experience (highly desired)
- Current NASA Flight Medical Certification
- Ability to pass random drug screenings
- Ability to obtain DoD SECRET security clearance
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to pass security requirements and flight physicals
- Ability to work in deployed environments with inclement weather conditions
- Ability to fly long missions up to 12 hours at high altitude