Test Pilot C-130J-Level 5

Description

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 test 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 representative 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

Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

• Military Test Pilot School (TPS) graduate from a US DOD-approved school
• Pilot with at least 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

• Top Secret Security Clearance or able 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
• Willing to work evenings and weekends and willing to travel domestically and internationally for up to 30 days at a time

Authorized government security clearance required:
Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years. This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Lockheed Martin is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.