Fighter Pilot - ATAC
Fighter Pilot - ATAC
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Who We Are
Textron Systems is part of Textron a $14 billion multiindustry company employing 35000 talented makers thinkers creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly hover zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense specialized vehicles turf care and fuel systems.
This role is in Textron Systems Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) business area. Visit & to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About ATAC
Textron Systems ATAC provides tactical flight training and Adversary Red Air and Aggressor services to the U.S. Navy Marines and the US Air Force. ATAC operates simultaneously across eight permanent sites spanning the CONUS Hawaii and the Pacific. ATAC proudly provides the highest quality live training to 4th and 5th Generation aircrew in Squadrons Air Wings and Battle Groups conducting unit level continuation training predeployment spinup training large force employment training or aircrew conversion training. ATAC was the first civilian organization to support the USAFs F22 Raptors as well as the USNs and USMCs F35 Lightning IIs.
Job Summary
Fly the Dassault Mirage F1 the IAI F21 Kfir the MK58 Hawker Hunter or the AERO Vodochody L39 Albatros in regular support of US Navy Marine Corps and US Air Force training and readiness missions. Fly in support of 4th and 5th Generation Fighter operational and conversion syllabus and continuation training missions. Support surface fleet predeployment training and large force employment missions.
Navy Contracts: Conduct flight operations from any of ATACs four permanent facilities (Newport News Virginia Pt Mugu NAS California Fallon NAS California Kaneohe Bay MCAS Hawaii) or deployed locations. Deploy as required to locations including but not limited to Key West NAS Fallon NAS Beaufort MCAS Jacksonville NAS Lemoore NAS Eglin AFB Charleston Intl Airport Jacksonville Intl Airport Cherry Point MCAS and various USAF USN USMC bases throughout Alaska Guam Japan Korea and the Philippines.
Air Force Contracts: Conduct flight operations from any of ATACs permanent facilities (Eglin AFB Luke AFB Alliance FTW) or deployed locations. Deploy as required to various locations.
Job Responsibilities
Employ the ATAC fighter aircraft throughout their flight envelope as a surrogate Adversary Red Air Aggressor or Close Air Support pilot for US Navy Marine Corps and USAF aircrew JTAC surface fleet large force employment exercise or intercept controller training.
Maintain FAA instrument currency Second Class medical certification adversary mission qualifications and associated mission currencies to include low level dynamic mission and unlimited air combat tactics maneuvering in the highG environment.
Attend mass briefings adversary coordination briefings and other preflight briefings. Plan and fly adversary missions. Accomplish flight debriefings and attend mass debriefings.
Adhere to all training rules and prebriefed maneuvering restrictions.
Collect and disseminate lessons learned.
Accomplish necessary ground training prior to flights.
Deploy as required to support mission requirements.
Additional Duties: Act as or support the individual responsible for pilot Scheduling Training NATOPS/Standards & Evaluation Safety or other Program Management duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Previously DoD Tactically Trained Fighter Pilot
Previously qualified 4Ship/Division Flight Lead
700 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) of any fixed wing DODowned/operated fighter aircraft
100 hours PIC at night
Logged 100 hours PIC time in the past 12 months
Current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate
FAA Commercial Airplane Single Engine Land Privileges
Secret Security Clearance US Citizen
Specific Navy Contract Qualifications
1000 hours PIC of a military tactical aircraft
500 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) of any fixed wing DODowned/operated fighter aircraft
Specific Air Force Contract Qualifications
1200 hours total PIC of a tactical military aircraft
Current in a tactical fighter aircraft within the last 5 years
Desired Qualifications
USAF WIC graduate USAF adversary qualification
USNFWS/NAWDC/TOPGUN graduate
TPS graduate
DoD military Instructor Pilot qualification
Mission Commander qualification
Military or Civilian Flight Examiner qualification
Functional Check Flight Pilot qualification
NVG Instructor CRM Instructor
FAA CFI(I) Certificate
Familiarization with DoD Commercial Air Services industry
FAA Authorized Experimental Aircraft (AEA) privileges (list types)
DoD Safety School or Board President Course graduate
Squadron Command experience
Active fighter flying (for each fighter type provide total hours date of last sortie)
Actively flying (provide 1year lookback per active aircraft type)
How We Care
At Textron Systems our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality differences and unique perspectives.
Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!
Flexible Work Schedules
Education Assistance
Career Development & Training Opportunities
Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
Medical Dental Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
Paid Parental Leave
Are you a Military Veteran
Textrons products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.
Employment Type
Full-Time
