L3Harris Technologies | G-V Test Pilot

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Principal Pilot, also known as an Experimental Test Pilot, to operate G550 special mission sensor aircraft for experimental flight testing and operational support of Department of War programs. This position is located at the company's Tulsa, Oklahoma facility.

About the Role

The Principal Pilot will serve as a Co-Captain on unique G550 special mission sensor aircraft, conducting experimental and engineering test flights. This role involves significant flight planning and operations within a small team environment. The position requires worldwide travel, with typical deployments of 10–14 days and occasional deployments of up to 30 days or more, amounting to approximately 50% annual travel.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate unique G550 special mission sensor aircraft for experimental and engineering test flights.
• Safely conduct training and operate the aircraft in accordance with applicable FAA regulations and DCMA 8210 D requirements.
• Maintain professional standards and work assigned shifts, including mission support outside normal duty hours.
• Travel worldwide as required and remain subject to on-call status with a two-hour recall.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 12 years of prior relevant experience, a Graduate Degree with at least 10 years of prior related experience, or at least 16 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certification (ATP_UNRESTRICTED or ATP_RESTRICTED).
• Valid First-Class FAA medical certificate.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain a US TS/SCI security clearance.
• C-37/G550 or similar type flight-test experience.
• PE and FE qualifications.
• A multi-engine jet FAA type rating or military equivalent.
• A clean aviation accident and FAA violation record.
• No history of suspended or revoked designations or ratings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Preferred PIC time: 1,500 hours.
• Preferred inclusion of 100 hours as PC/PIC during engineering and/or acceptance flights in the functional flight category.