Pilot in Command - Northrop T-38 Talon

Job description

Serve as Pilot-In-Command on single or multiple aircraft platform types to include the T-38, L-39, Learjet 35, and/or Citation II at Edwards AFB and other CONUS locations. Plan, coordinate, and conduct curriculum training, chase, ferry, and support of production and non-production aircraft. Create procedures and processes for MTSI operations and test support documentation. Ensure safety of flight and positive communications with external agencies based on real time operations considerations.

Responsibilities as an MTSI Pilot may include:

• Functions as a T-38 Instructor Pilot (IP) on Government-Owned, Contractor Operated (GOCO) and supervises all flight air crew members. Performs aircrew duties per aircraft flight manuals.

• Functions as a Contractor-Owned, Contractor Operated (COCO) Pilot-in-command on multiple aircraft types and supervises all flight air crew members. Performs aircrew duties per aircraft flight manuals.

• Communicates flight details and conducts pre- and post-flight briefings.

• Verifies weight & balance specifications. Determines adequate aircraft performance for all phases of flight.

• Performs as a member of an integrated team to ensure safe and efficient operation of the aircraft(s) by adhering to the principles of crew resource management and company/regulatory guidance.

• Plans and conducts inflight pilot duties of production aircraft. Directs and executes required maneuvers to verify system configuration, aircraft navigation and performance.

• Validates aircraft operation and configuration to meet approved curriculum training requirements and/or production flight test requirements.

• Performs instructor pilot duties. Instructs pilots during upgrade, recurrent and transition training.

• Must have the ability and willingness to work with irregular hours and workdays.