Are you looking to use your pilot experience to support and protect heroes? Join us! As a Pilot, you will be using your skills and expertise to operate the most innovative aircraft and equipment in very challenging operational environments. Our Pilots conduct casualty evacuation, maritime patrol, experimental test flights, special mission training, fighter aircraft training, and various other missions supporting our Nations war fighters.
An exciting opportunity in aviation at the leading edge, operating the most innovative GLOBAL 6500 aircraft in some of the most challenging environments. A dynamic position requiring global flight experience, keen technical knowledge, and the willingness to serve a larger purpose supporting our Nations war fighters. In this pilot role you will conduct Experimental Test Flights, Special Mission Training, Global Aviation, and "real world" missions that have significant impact on many levels. If you possess the pilot technical skills, regulatory knowledge, subject matter expertise, and the creativity to innovate, SNC has the opportunity for a rewarding pilot career. Experienced GLOBAL 6000/6500 pilots or pilots with similar large business jet experience can direct hire to Captain. An adventure of a lifetime, with national purpose, and personal career satisfaction awaits.The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber. Learn more about MST
Responsibilities:
Working knowledge of government regulations to include but not limited to 14 CFR Part 91, DCMA 8210.1C, AR 95-20, and AR 95-1
Ensure personal fitness for flight, maintain valid FAA commercial pilot and class 2 medical certificates
Ensure professional readiness IAW governing directives for pilot training, currency, and proficiency
Conduct a thorough aircraft and weather preflight prior to each sortie
Ensure the aircraft is within weight and balance and performance limits for the flight
Coordinate with air traffic control to operate at airports and within the airspace system
Monitor aircraft systems, navigation, fuel loads, and weather as the flight progresses
Adjust the flight to improve mission completion and effectiveness to exceed customer requirements
Coordinate with aircraft mechanics to ensure the airworthiness and legality of the aircraft
Should an emergency or abnormal situation arise, manage the situation to ensure the safety of the flight crew and aircraft
Must-haves:
Typically 6 or more years of relevant experience
Commercial Pilot Certificate with multi-engine and instrument rating without limitations
FAA issued Second Class Medical Certificate
Ability to pass a FAA/Military Pilot Background Check and mandatory drug and alcohol screen
A minimum of 500 PIC hours in Global 6000/6500 type or 1000 PIC hours in similar aircraft type for direct hire Captain (Sr. Pilot)
A minimum of 2500 hours total fixed-wing time in a multi-engine turbo prop aircraft, jet aircraft or combination thereof in aircraft with GTOW 12,500 or greater
Radio Telephone Operators License
Note: All certificates and ratings are required to be US FAA/FCC issued
Pass mandated drug screen
Current valid passport and other travel documents that allows the bearer to freely travel in the US and without restriction to all countries outside the US
Eligibility for rapid visa issuance, issued by offices in the United States to fly to any SNC destination
Eligibility for issuance of US Top Secret Security Clearance
Agree to an FAA/Military Pilot Background Check
Note: PIC for this purpose is defined as Captain/Aircraft Commander of record, not simply the sole manipulator of the controls. SNC considers only pilot time in fixed wing aircraft toward minimum qualifications. This does not include simulator, helicopter, flight engineer, bombardier, navigator, RIO, EWO, WSO, NFO, or Special Crew.
An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
Preferred:
Global 6000/6500 Type rating highly desired
Airline Transport Pilot Certificate desired
First Class Medical Certificate preferred
Note: All certificates and ratings are required to be US FAA issued
Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university desired
Recency and similar aircraft type of experience is highly desired
Recency of Airborne Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance mission and/or prior service experience is highly desired
US Military Survival and/or Physiological training may be required
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires current/active Secret U.S. Security Clearance., with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.
At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC
SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150 match up to 6, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.
SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.
