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Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security clearance at the Secret level (U.S. citizenship required)

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Government / Defence / Aerospace

United States | Edwards Afb

Research Pilot - Various Aircraft

NTR

VARIOUS VARIOUS AIRCRAFT

Employment - Permanent

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Minimum requirements

PIC time

1500 hours

Type rating

Not required (Training Provided)

Flight time notes

At least 1000 hours in transport category aircraft

Preferred time

500 hours of special missions’ experience (Highly Desired)

License Required

CPL, IR, ME

Accepted Licenses

FAA

Medical

Class 1

Additional requirements

Candidate must maintain proficiency, currency, and annual requirements in accordance with NPR 7900.3C, NPD 7900.4D, AFPD 8700.1 and AFOP 7900.3-006 as applicable.
Bachelor’s degree, or higher, from an accredited university or college (Required), with major study in an appropriate field of engineering, physical science, life science, or mathematics (Desired).
Must be able to pass random drug screenings. (Required)
Possess a current passport, valid through period of employment. (Required)
Must meet the security requirements of the position and pass a NASA Flight Medical Certification (Required).
Should possess knowledge and first-hand experience necessary to succeed as a government contractor providing direct support to NASA AFRC staff as required.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Must be able to create, maintain and update briefings and statistical reporting.
Must be able to obtain a DoD SECRET security clearance.

Preferred

Formal military training in expected duties (with DD 214 annotating AFSC / MOS qualification) or applicable civilian experience. (Highly Desired)

Job description

NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) Aircrew member performs duties in support of the operations of all aircraft assigned to applicable base location. Pilots will fly sorties for NASA and NASA customers to ensure that quality products and safe operations are provided as tasked. Aircraft are operated to meet Agency... platform, research, and support aircraft requirements. AFRC aircraft are located at the main campus at Edwards Air Force Base, California. Deployed operations, both CONUS and OCONUS, are routine for these aircrew positions.

A successful candidate will conduct full-time Pilot duties on a variety of NASA aircraft as assigned to include, but not limited to: C-20A, Gulfstream (III, IV, and V), Pilatus PC-12, T-34, RQ-4 Global Hawk, and TG-14.

Compensation and benefits

401(k)

Education Allowance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Other

Summary

Pay Range $170,000-$190,000.
NASA will provide training and qualification checks for aircrew, including required periodic simulator training
NASA authorized flight surgeon will provide periodic flight physicals for aircrew
Excellent insurance coverage
401(k) match
Generous PTO
Health and wellness incentives
Tuition and certification reimbursement
Countless opportunities to give back to the community through i3 Cares
Long-term financial security
Higher job satisfaction
Greater job security
Personal and professional growth
Great company culture

Equal opportunity employer

i3 is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.