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Sierra Nevada Corporation

Government / Defence / Aerospace

United States flagUnited States | El Paso

Principal Pilot - Various Aircraft

Employment - Permanent

Minimum requirements

Total time
5000 hours
Multi-engine Turbine PIC
1500 hours
Type rating
Not required (Training Provided)
Flight time notes
  • Army Instructor Pilot certification
Preferred time
  • Military flight training background.
  • Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certification.
  • 2000 hours total fixed-wing time as pilot-in-command (PIC) or second-in-command (SIC) in a multi-engine turbo-prop aircraft, jet aircraft, or combination thereof with GTOW 12,500 or greater.
License Required
CPL, IR, ME
Accepted Licenses
FAA
Medical
Class 2

Additional requirements

  • 8+ years of experience.
  • Proven leadership experience in high-stakes operational environments.
  • In-depth knowledge of strategic planning and aviation management.
  • Ability to pass a FAA/Military Pilot Background Check and mandatory drug and alcohol screen.
  • An active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance is required
  • 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.

Preferred

  • Experience in executive leadership roles within combat or operational missions.
  • Advanced degrees in aviation, aerospace, or related fields.
  • Experience with cutting-edge aviation technology and systems.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.
  • Recent mission completion and/or prior service.
  • US Military survival and/or physiological training.
  • Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, or US Military.

Compensation and benefits

401(k)
Education Allowance
Insurance - Dental
Insurance - Life
Insurance - Medical
Insurance - Vision
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Performance-based bonus
Other

Summary

  • 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.

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