20 October 2026
KBR | Captain
Point Mugu, United States
KC-130 Aircraft Commander
MIL is seeking a seasoned KC-130 Aircraft Commander to support flight test operations at NAS Point Mugu, California. This role involves serving as a pilot for C/KC-130 aircraft, contributing to critical flight test, aerial refueling, logistics, and post-maintenance check flights.
About the Role
The KC-130 Aircraft Commander will be responsible for the planning, scheduling, execution, and reporting of aircraft operations within a customer flight program. Upon qualification, the incumbent will also undertake instructor duties for various K/C-130 mission sets, ensuring the effective training of aircrew.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree.
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including over 3 years as a Test Project Officer in military test and evaluation.
- At least 1,000 pilot hours in the C-130 aircraft, with prior designation as an Aircraft Commander in the C-130.
- Instructor experience or designation as a flight crew check pilot and a Type/Model/Series Instructor in C/KC-130J and/or Legacy C-130 aircraft platforms.
- Ability to travel up to 25% as required.
- Must maintain an FAA Class II medical certificate or meet Navy Aeromedical Standard Service Group 1.
- FAA or Military instrument flight rule certified.
- Possession of at least an FAA Commercial Pilot's License with a Multi-Engine Land rating.
- Must meet current CNAF 3710.7 series physical and physiological minimums for C-130 T/M/S aircrew positions.
- Current DoD Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
- US Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree, preferably in an engineering-related field.
- A minimum of 1,500 flight hours as Pilot-in-Command.
- 2 years of direct experience in the test and evaluation of fixed-wing aircraft.
- Graduation from a recognized test pilot school, such as USNTPS, USAFTPS, Empire Test Pilot School, or EPNER Test Pilot School.