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Northrop Grumman

Government / Defence / Aerospace

United States flagUnited States | Baltimore

Test Pilot - Various Aircraft

Employment - Permanent

Minimum requirements

Turbine PIC
1000 hours
Type rating
Not required (Training Provided)
Preferred time
  • 3+ years of test pilot experience in developmental and/or operational flight test.
  • FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) rating.
License Required
CPL, IR, ME
Accepted Licenses
FAA
Medical
Class 2
Covid-19 vaccination
Required where permitted by applicable law

Additional requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and 14 years professional/military experience; Master's degree and 12 years professional/military experience; PhD and 10 years professional/military experience.
  • Graduate from an internationally recognized Test Pilot School long course (USNTPS, USAFTPS, NTPS, ETPS, EPNER).
  • Interim U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance is required to start. Must also have the ability to obtain/maintain U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

Preferred

  • Master’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
  • Previous experience in aircraft modifications, configuration and control and technical/operational review boards.
  • Familiar with government flight test organizations, ranges, and processes.
  • Technically and operationally familiar with airborne radar systems.
  • A current/active U.S. Government Secret Security clearance or higher.

Work conditions

Travel

This position is located 100% on-site at Edwards AFB, CA. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

Compensation and benefits

Relocation Assistance

Summary

  • RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
  • Primary Level Salary Range: $222,700.00 - $334,100.00
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Equal opportunity employer

Northrop Grumman 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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Test Pilot - Various Aircraft
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