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Maintenance TEST PILOT; C-130 Aircraft Security Clearance

Job in Kinston, Lenoir County, North Carolina, 28501, USA
Listing for: Department of Defense
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-08
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
    Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Pilot
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: MAINTENANCE TEST PILOT (C-130 AIRCRAFT) with Security Clearance
Duties
* You will serve as the Major Overhaul Maintenance Test Pilot for the C130 Product lines located at FRCSE Cherry Point in the Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Department, Fixed Wing Division, C130 Branch.
* This position has the duties, responsibilities and authorities of a Major Overhaul Multiengine Heavy Airplane Maintenance Test Pilot. Requirements Conditions of employment
* Must be a US Citizen.
* Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
* Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
* New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
* Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
* Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
* You must possess a Pilot license/credentialing.
* You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
* You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
* Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
* This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. Qualifications Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
1) responsible for maintaining qualifications and certifications to perform maintenance test assessments, Functional Check Flights and ferry requirements for C-130 and KC 130 Type Model and subsequent variants;
2) responsible for the performance of their flight crew, utilization of, and products delivered;
3) tactical/operational production focus and ability to participate in strategic planning, while also balancing the many factors that influence quality, schedule, cost and technical performance, ensuring that quality, timely and affordable products are delivered to the war fighter customer;
4) responsible for the overall security of flight crew and must be fluent in Securing current and forecast weather information to determine conditions along the proposed route of flight and at the destination for FCF and Ferry flight purposes. In addition to the above qualifications, candidates must meet the following requirements/experience:
Flight

Experience:

Candidates must demonstrate possession of the knowledge and skills required for the work by meeting certain minimum flight hour requirements, including recency of flight experience. The categories in which candidates are required to demonstrate proficiency relate to (1) the general knowledge and skills to pilot the aircraft, and (2) the specific knowledge and skills related to the particular position being filled.

Only that flight experience that is directly related to the work of the position is required for purposes of establishing minimum eligibility. Minimum Flight Hour Requirements:
* Total Flight Time -- Flight time as pilot-in-command or copilot in aircraft of any weight or category is creditable for this requirement. For in service placements actions , up to one-fourth of the total flight hours may by waived for candidates who have demonstrated possession of the knowledge and skills needed to perform the work, provided:
* * They hold the certificates and ratings required;
* They have acquired the pilot-in-command hours and flight hours in other categories essential to performance of the work;
* They meet the requirements in terms of level and quality of experience; and
* Their flying history indicates they are qualified for the position.
* Pilot-In-Command -- Only flight hours acquired as pilot-in-command are creditable.
* Night Flying -- For in service placement actions at the GS-11 level and above, 25 hours may be waived if the candidate demonstrates the ability to perform the work.
* Flying Time, Last 12 Months -- Required only for positions that involve flying. The flight hours specified apply to competitive appointments . For in service placement actions , up to one-half of the flight hours may be waived provided the individual's total background reflects the ability to perform the duties of the position safely. For positions flying both…
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