SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here.
If youre ready for a new and rewarding challenge and for the ability to make a difference every day, we have a great opportunity for you!
As a Principal Pilot, you will act as a senior Subject Matter Expert and will be responsible for the leadership of our aircraft pilot force to include ground and flight training, ground and flight currency and adherence to professional aviation standards. Youll operate the most innovative aircraft and equipment in very challenging operational environments. Our Principal Pilots conduct casualty evacuation, maritime patrol, experimental test flights, special mission training, fighter aircraft training, and various other missions supporting our Nations war fighters.
You will be leading a flight operations test team across the full spectrum of test operations to include requirements development; test planning, execution, analysis, and reporting; instrumentation design, installation, and maintenance; flight operations; and customer interactions. You will report directly to the Chief Pilot and integrate directly with the Test Engineering team to ensure a successful and efficient test program.
The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. Learn more about IAS
Responsibilities will Include:
Leading test pilot team through a full-scale test campaign
Integrating with the Test Manager to support development of test plans and procedures
Participating in customer lead Integrated Test discussions at the Senior Leadership level
Coordinating with test engineering on test needs, schedule, and facilities
Status work activity as a Control Account Manager
Track and report on Pilot and Test Engineer training currency and proficiency requirements
Support management of contractor pilots and integration with customer test team
Must-haves:
Typically 14 or more years of relevant experience
Commercial Pilot Certificate multi-engine and instrument rating without limitations
Ability to pass a FAA/Military Pilot Background Check and mandatory drug and alcohol screen
Large jet transport aircraft experience
A minimum of 2000 hours total fixed-wing as pilot-in-command (PIC) time in a multi-engine aircraft, jet aircraft or combination thereof in aircraft with GTOW 12,500 or greater
Experience with complex ground and flight test programs
Experience with 14 CFR Part 25 testing and/or Military Systems testing
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.
Ability to travel up to 25
Ability to Obtain and Maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance
Preferred:
Flight Test Pilot UM/DER with familiarity to 14 CFR Part 25 regulations
FAA issued Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP)
Graduate of recognized Test Pilot School
Experience leading large, multi-discipline teams
Experience with utilizing complex instrumentation data acquisition packages
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, NASA or US Military
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.
