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Shalimar, Florida, United States
Onsite
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Lead and execute complex flight missions across diverse operational environments.
Supervise and mentor junior pilots, ensuring their continuous professional development.
Ensure mission readiness through detailed planning, risk assessment, and coordination.
Monitor and enforce compliance with safety protocols and aviation regulations.
Serve as the primary point of contact for mission-critical communication and coordination.
Review and analyze flight data and mission outcomes for continuous improvement.
Facilitate training programs and drills to maintain a high state of preparedness.
Liaise with engineering teams to address and resolve technical issues.
Ensure full compliance with FAA regulation, ICAO standards, and applicable customer/contract Flight and Ground Operating Procedures (FGOPs).
Qualifications You Must Have:
6+ years of experience.
Minimum of 2,500 / 3,000 hours of total flight time **(with/without IP qualifications below)
Includes 1,500 / 2,000 multi-engine turbine hours for such aircraft
At least 1,500 / 2,000 hours as PIC including 1,000 / 1,500 hours as PIC in type or similar aircraft
FAA 2nd Class Medical
Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with instrument and multi-engine ratings, and/or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certification.
Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities.
Extensive knowledge of advanced aviation systems and regulations.
Ability to pass a FAA/Military Pilot Background Check and mandatory drug and alcohol screen.
If Instructor Pilot:
Previous qualification as military Instructor Pilot (IP) in similar aircraft, or
IP in SNC program type aircraft (current or previous)
IP qualification is not required, but allows use of lesser flight hours (above) for determining qualifications as Sr Jet Pilot
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 deploy for an extended amount of time to various OCONUS operating locations.
Ability to meet current DoD and Combatant Command requirements for deployed locations.
Successfully pass a pre-deployment medical assessment.
Must be willing and able to work extended hours, holidays, and shift schedules as required.
Current/ valid passport and be able to obtain a visa to travel internationally.
Willing to deploy OCONUS on an approximate 60/60 rotation or a 45/45 rotation.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Military flight training background.
Experience in leadership roles within combat or operational missions.
Advanced degrees in aviation or aerospace disciplines.
Recent mission completion and/or prior service.
US Military survival and/or physiological training (<5 years).
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, or US Military.
Essential Functions:
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
Ability to remain seated and operate flight controls for extended periods.
Frequent travel required; ability to be on-call for missions.
Ability to work in potentially hazardous or high-stress environments.
Must possess fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination for operating aircraft controls.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Must be able to hear and respond to audio cues in loud environments.
Capacity to work in an office or hybrid environment when not on missions.
This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.
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:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance. 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.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!
SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
