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Pilot Production​/Training C-130J-Level 5

Job in Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia, 30064, USA
Listing for: Lockheed Martin
Full Time, Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-07-16
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
    Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
  • Engineering
    Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 130000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 130000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Description

We are Lockheed Martin. You will be a C-130J Production/Training Pilot for the C-130 Flight Operations team. Our team is responsible for conducting acceptance check flights of newly assembled C-130J aircraft. We are where the “Rubber meets the Road” for all new C-130J aircraft and capabilities coming out of our Marietta plant.

What You Will Be Doing
  • Pilot C-130J aircraft during production acceptance and functional check flights
  • Pilot C-130J aircraft on delivery and ferry flights
  • Pilot C-130J aircraft for engineering and experimental test flights to validate and verify compliance with FARs and military specifications, determine operational suitability, and conduct developmental test
  • Perform as a C-130J instructor pilot for company and customer pilots and aircrew during syllabus training flights
  • Provide classroom, simulator, and flight instruction for company and customer aircrew
  • May conduct airshow demonstrations as well as demonstration flights with customers, government officials, media or other personnel aboard to exhibit C-130J performance, flying qualities and system capabilities
  • Provide pilot input to flight test, production, engineering, training, customer support, advanced development and marketing teams
  • Assist engineering and flight test with the development of ground and flight test procedures
  • Review, validate, verify and update flight manuals and source material
  • Participate in planning for requirements definition and Statement of Work development for C-130J testing, production acceptance, training, and engineering design support
  • Participate in test plan development, test plan reviews, Safety Review Boards, First Flight Readiness Reviews and Design Review Boards
  • Assist with the development of Temporary Operating Procedures and Aircraft Operating Limitations for flight test programs
Basic Qualifications
  • Pilot with at least 1500 hours total flying time in multiengine aircraft
  • Must have at least 1000 hours Pilot-in-Command (PIC)/Aircraft Commander flying time
  • 300 hours PIC time in transport type aircraft
  • Experience as a C-130J pilot
  • 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
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Top Secret Security Clearance or able to obtain
Desired Skills
  • FAA Licenses:
    Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) - Airplane Multi-engine Land
  • Flight Instructor (CFI) – Airplane Multi-engine and/or Instrument Airplane
  • L-382 or L-382J Type Rating
  • Current and qualified as a C-130J Instructor Pilot or Flight Examiner
  • Knowledgeable/qualified in C-130J Block 8.1 and/or Block 8.1.1
  • Engineering and/or experimental flight test experience
  • Experience in courseware development, platform instruction, simulator instruction and in-flight instruction
  • Experience in writing and/or reviewing technical publications

    Experience with C-130J Tactical Operations and/or Special Operations
  • Experience with AFI 10-220 / DCMA INST 8210-1 and contract flight operations
  • 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 etc.)
  • Graduate of weapons or tactics school, safety school, or advanced instrument school
  • Experience as a C-5 or P-3 pilot
  • Experience as a Tanker pilot familiar with aerial refueling operations
  • Current passport
Security Clearance Statement

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Additional Information
  • Clearance Level: Top Secret
  • Experience Level: Experienced Professional
  • Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
  • Relocation Available:
    Possible
  • Career Area:
    Test Engineering
  • Type:
    Full-Time
  • Shift: First
Equal Opportunity Statement

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

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