MQ-Triton Test Pilot and Project Officer

Job Posting DescriptionK  is seeking a highly qualified
** MQ-4C Triton Pilot
** to support tasking at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) for Air Test and Evaluation Squadron TWO ZERO (VX-20) at NAS Patuxent River, MD.As part of the world’s largest independent flight test organization, supporting both US Government and commercial agencies, you will be joining a highly talented and experienced aircrew services team that has provided over 40 continuous years of Test Aircrew support for NAVAIR.

As a long-term incumbent and leader in test aircrew expertise, the selected applicant will work within the VX-20 squadron environment composed of government, military, contractor, and industry personnel while supporting flight test.
** Roles & Responsibilities:
*** This position serves as an MQ-4C Triton Pilot and will perform all aspects of project officer duties for the MQ-4C test program. These responsibilities include:
* Pilot and operate the MQ-4C Triton during developmental flight test events to evaluate aircraft, mission system, sensor, and software performance against test objectives.
* Develop test plans, test cards, and mission requirements supporting MQ-4C developmental test activities.
* Conduct mission planning, flight operations, and post-mission debriefs to safely execute assigned test objectives.
* Analyze test data and prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations documenting test results and aircraft/system performance.
* Coordinate with the Integrated Test Team (ITT), government program offices, aircrew, engineers, and fleet representatives to support test execution and program objectives.
* The selected applicant will work within the Triton ITT composed of government, military, contractor, and industry personnel while supporting flight test.
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* Basic Qualifications:

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* Education:

** Must be a graduate (long-course) of one of the following test pilot schools: USNTPS, USAFTPS, Empire Test Pilot School, or EPNER Test Pilot School. If not a graduate of test pilot school, candidates must have at least 2,000 hours PC/PIC flight time in a manned aircraft, or 500 hours in an unmanned aircraft
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* Experience:

** At least 5 years of related experience in test and evaluation or operational military aviation experience. Must have the ability to direct test aircraft operations planning, scheduling, execution, and reporting for the MQ-4C
* ** Flight Hours/Certifications/Designations

Required:

** Must be able to maintain an FAA Class II medical certificate. Must be qualified or previously qualified as an MQ-4 or RQ-4 pilot
* ** Clearance & Citizenship:
** Must have a current DoD Top Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain. Contract requires US Citizenship. Applicant selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be eligible for and obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Bachelor's and/or master's degree in an engineering discipline
* 8 years of flight experience with 4 years of flight test experience
* A minimum of 200 hours PIC in MQ-4C Triton aircraft
** Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

** 40 hours/week.
** Compensation:** $171,000-$220,000. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, and in consideration of internal parity.
** Additional Compensation:
** K  may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
** K  Benefits:
** K  offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.  We support career advancement through professional training and development**.*
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