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Air Force Civilian Service
Government / Defence / Aerospace
United States | N. America
Test Pilot - Various Aircraft
NTR
VARIOUS
VARIOUS AIRCRAFT
Employment - Permanent
Minimum requirements
Total time
1000 hours
PIC time
750 hours
Type rating
Not required (Training Provided)
Flight time notes
- Instructor Hours - 150
- Flying Time, Fighter-type aircraft: 500 military jet flight hours required.
Preferred time
- Night Flying - 75 Flight Hours desired
- Instrument - 75 Flight Hours desired; Simulated instrument time is also acceptable as part of this total.
Last flight
Flying Time, Last 12 Months - 100 Flight Hours desired
License
CFI, CPL, IR, ME
Lic. Authority
FAA
Medical
Class 2
Covid-19 vaccination
Required where permitted by applicable law
Additional requirements
- GS-2181-13 Qualifications:
- In this position you will serve as a Test Pilot for the organization. Flies test sorties, conducts test mission briefs and debriefs, and provides direction to policy critical to flight test safety and technical adequacy of multiple aircraft performing test at Edwards. Incumbent tests and evaluates new and modified aerospace vehicles/subsystems/associated weapons for DoD, civilian, and foreign customers. The test pilot will use aircraft modified with specialized test instrumentation.
- Qualifications/Requirements:
- Previous experience as an instructor pilot in US Military aircraft is required.
- Incumbent may be required to stand for several hours at a time while instructing in a classroom environment.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
- Incumbent is subject to work other than normal duty hours, which may change daily due to flying and academic work schedules.
- This position has been identified as a designated position under the Air Force Drug Testing Plan. Incumbent(s) of this position is/are subject to the possibility of a random drug testing.
- Incumbent must possess a current Commercial Pilot Certificate or the appropriate military rating; both meet the intent of the requirement. The FAA Flight Instructor Certificate or the military equivalent rating is also required. The
- pilot certificate must include the rating(s) appropriate to the work of the position to be filled. Navy instructor experience identified as NATOPS, is acceptable for the instructor requirement.
- Candidates establishing eligibility based on military night experience must provide official orders, forms, or logbooks showing their status as a rated military pilot, flight instructor, or flight examiner, as appropriate. Other certificates that meet or exceed the requirements of the Commercial Pilot Certificate are also acceptable.
- GS-2181-14 Qualifications:
- In this position you will serve as serve as the Senior Test Pilot for the organization. Flies test sorties, conducts test mission briefs and debriefs, and provides direction to policy critical to flight test safety and technical adequacy of multiple aircraft performing test at Edwards. Tests and evaluates new and modified aerospace vehicles/subsystems/associated weapons for DoD, civilian, and foreign customers. The test pilot will use aircraft modified with specialized test instrumentation.
- Qualifications/Requirements:
- TPS Graduate
- Serves as Command or Squadron Chief Pilot, Test Pilot, or Test Support Pilot. Maintains proficiency in different aircraft and demonstrates ability to fly flight test points and handle all types of in-flight and ground emergencies.
- Flight Instructor/Evaluator. Conducts proficiency, upgrade and flight test mission support that may include increased risk to aircraft and personnel.
- The incumbent also performs duties as a Supervisor of Flying (SOF), unit operations supervisor (Ops Sup) or operations duty officer (ODO), and accomplishes other duties required of a flying organization.
- The individual will perform duties as Chief Pilot for a specific airframe which will require a mastery level of flight test and of specific aircraft knowledge. Prepares written technical reports, oral briefings, and recommendations for design improvements for use by government agencies and contractors developing aircraft systems.
- Test and Safety Planning. This is a key management position in which the incumbent is required to influence USAF, AFMC, and AFTC policies on the capabilities, limitations, and techniques for employment and fleet modification schedule of aircraft assigned to AFTC.
- Serves as Risk Manager for all flight operations and management issues.
- Incumbent must possess a current Commercial Pilot Certificate or the appropriate military rating; both meet the intent of the requirement. The FAA Flight Instructor Certificate or the military equivalent rating is also required. The pilot certificate must include the rating(s) appropriate to the work of the position to be filled. Navy instructor experience identified as NATOPS, is acceptable for the instructor requirement.
- Obtain and maintain a Secret, Top Secret or SCI Clearance as needed
- This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position. Employee is expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements. APDP T&E level II is required.
Job description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Airplane Pilot (GS-2181-13) and Flight Test Pilot (GS-2181-14) to work at Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) ) in the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), at the 412th Operations Group, 416th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Compensation and benefits
Summary
- This position has a starting salary of $129,946 (GS-2181-13) and $143,960 (GS-2181-14) (includes locality)
Equal opportunity employer
Air Force Civilian Service 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.
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Base location
United States | N. America 
EDW - Edwards Afb 