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Fighter Pilot - NC, SC - ATAC

Cessna Aircraft Company
Wilmington, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2025

Job Number :

Fighter Pilot - NC, SC - ATAC (329176)

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 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 System’s Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) business area. Visit TextronSystems.com 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, pre-deployment spin-up training, large force employment training, or aircrew conversion training. ATAC was the first civilian organization to support the USAF’s F-22 Raptors as well as the USN’s and USMC’s F-35 Lightning IIs. www.atacusa.com.

Summary

Fly the Dassault Mirage F-1 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 pre-deployment training and large force employment missions.

Job Responsibilities

  • Employ the ATAC fighter aircraft throughout their flight envelope as a surrogate Adversary, Red Air, Aggressor or Close Air Support pilot for Marine Corps large force employment exercise, or intercept controller training.
  • Maintain FAA instrument currency, First Class medical certification, and adversary mission qualifications and associated mission currencies, to include low level, dynamic mission, and unlimited air combat tactics maneuvering in the high-G environment.
  • Attend mass briefings, adversary coordination briefings and other pre-flight briefings. Plan and fly adversary missions. Accomplish flight debriefings and attend mass debriefings.
  • Adhere to all training rules and pre-briefed maneuvering restrictions.
  • Collect and disseminate lessons learned.
  • Accomplish necessary ground training prior to flights.
  • Deploy as required to support mission requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Previously qualified DoD-trained Fighter Pilot
  • Previously qualified 4-Ship / Division Flight Lead
  • 700 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) of any fixed wing DOD-owned / operated fighter aircraft
  • 100 hours PIC at night
  • Logged 100 hours PIC time in the past 12 months
  • Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
  • FAA Single Engine, Commercial Certificate with Instrument Privileges
  • Secret Security Clearance, US Citizen
  • Specific Contract Qualifications

  • 1000 hours PIC of a military tactical aircraft
  • 500 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) of any fixed wing DOD-owned / operated fighter aircraft
  • 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 1-year look-back 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?

    Textron's 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.

    EEO Statement

    Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.

    Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.

    Recruiting Company Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC)

    Primary Location

    US-North Carolina-Cherry Point

    Other Locations

    US-South Carolina

    Job Field

    Flight Operations

    Schedule

    Full-time

    Job Level

    Job Type

    Standard

    Shift

    First Shift

    Travel

    Yes, 50 % of the Time

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