Test Pilot C-130J/C-5MLockheed Martin Aeronautics
Aircraft: C-130J, C-5MLocation: Marietta, GeorgiaType-rated
Total Time1,500 hrs
PIC Time1,500 hrs
Multi-Engine1,500 hrs
Roster4x10
About This Role
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics seeks an experienced Test Pilot for the C-130J Flight Operations team at their Marietta, Georgia facility. The role involves conducting acceptance check flights, flight testing, and performance verification of newly assembled and modified C-130J and C-5M transport aircraft. Candidates must be US citizens with military Test Pilot School credentials, a minimum of 1500 hours PIC in multiengine aircraft, and a Secret Security Clearance. This position offers a competitive benefits package, flexible work schedules (4x10 hour days with 3 days off per week), and the opportunity to work on critical military transport aircraft programs.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, and execute experimental test flights on C-130J, C-5M, and other AMMM aircraft
- Verify airworthiness, determine performance capability, validate and verify spec compliance, and assess operational suitability
- Conduct engineering ground and flight tests
- Conduct production acceptance and functional check flights on new or modified aircraft
- Pilot AMMM aircraft on delivery and ferry flights
- Pilot AMMM aircraft on airshow demonstrations
- Conduct demonstration flights with customers, government officials, or media representatives
- Provide experimental test pilot input to flight test, production, engineering, training, customer support, advanced development and business development teams
- Define requirements and develop Statement of Work for AMMM aircraft testing, production acceptance, training, and engineering design support
- Develop and review ground and flight test plans
- Conduct Safety Reviews, First Flight Readiness Reviews and Design Reviews
- Develop Temporary Operating Procedures and Aircraft Operating Limitations for flight test programs
- Review, validate, verify, and update aircraft flight manuals
- Provide classroom, simulator, and flight instruction for company and customer aircrew
What We Offer
Flexible work schedules (onsite and remote options)Comprehensive benefits packagePaid Time OffCondensed work schedules (4x10 hour days with 3 days off per week)Competitive payEmployee wellness programsSecurity and future investment benefits
Requirements
- Must be a US Citizen
- Military Test Pilot School (TPS) graduate from a US DOD-approved school
- Minimum 1500 hours Pilot-In-Command (PIC) time in multiengine aircraft
- 100 hours PIC during engineering and/or acceptance flights in multiengine transport type aircraft
- Experimental flight test experience
- FAA Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate
- Current or formerly qualified military Instructor Pilot
- Current FAA Second Class or First Class medical or able to obtain within 30 days of hiring
- Secret Security Clearance required
- Able to obtain Secret Security Clearance within 5 years
- Willing to work evenings and weekends
- Willing to travel domestically and internationally for up to 30 days at a time
About Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Lockheed Martin is an advanced technology and systems company serving the global aerospace, defense, and security industries. They design, develop, and produce military and commercial aircraft, including the C-130 Hercules transport program.