Test Pilot C-130J-Level 5

Basic Qualifications

• Military Test Pilot School (TPS) graduate from a US DOD‑approved school
• Pilot with at least 1,500 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 ability to obtain within 30 days of hiring
• Secret Security Clearance
• Must be a US Citizen

We are Lockheed Martin.

You will be a C‑130J Test Pilot for the C‑130 Flight Operations team. Our team is responsible for conducting acceptance check flights of newly assembled C‑130J aircraft and flight testing of modified aircraft. We are where the “Rubber meets the Road” for all new C‑130J aircraft and capabilities coming out of our Marietta plant.

• Plan, develop, and execute experimental test flights on C‑130J, C‑5M, and other AMMM aircraft to 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 to exhibit performance, flying qualities and system capabilities
• 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

• Top Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain
• FAA Licenses:
  Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) – Airplane Multi‑engine Land
• Flight Instructor (CFI) – Airplane Multi‑engine and/or Instrument Airplane
• L‑382J or L‑382 Type Rating
• 300 hours PIC in transport‑type aircraft
• Current and qualified as a C‑130J Instructor Pilot or Flight Examiner
• Current and qualified as a strategic tanker pilot (KC‑135, KC‑10, KC‑46, or AB‑330 MRT)
• C‑130J and/or strategic tanker flight test experience
• Instructor experience – courseware development, platform and simulator instruction, and in‑flight instruction
• Experience in writing and reviewing technical publications
• Experience with AFI 10‑220 / DCMA INST 8210‑1 and contract flight operations
• Experience with C‑130J Tactical Operations and/or Special Operations
• Experience with Strategic Tanker aerial refueling operations
• Experience as a C‑5 pilot
• Experience as a P‑3 pilot
• Current or previously qualified to conduct C‑130 Functional or Acceptance Check Flight (FCF/ACF) operations
• Experience in legacy C‑130 models (e.g. C‑130H, KC‑130T)
• Graduate of weapons or tactics school, safety school, or advanced instrument school
• Current passport
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends and willingness to travel domestically and internationally for up to 30 days at a time

Marietta, GA. This position requires onsite, full‑time work at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

We offer flexible work schedules and a comprehensive benefits package that includes investment in your future and security.