RAVN Aerospace | Pilot

RAVN Aerospace is seeking a Full-Time Pilot & Company Builder to join its innovative team in San Antonio, Texas. This role focuses on revolutionizing pilot training on military-grade aircraft and advancing aerospace engineering within the defense sector. The successful candidate will support demanding tactical missions and contribute to the growth and development of a leading tactical aviation company.

About the Role

RAVN Aerospace is looking for former military pilots to contribute to tactical aviation operations while actively shaping the future of the company. This position extends beyond flying duties, offering opportunities to influence flight operations, standardization and evaluation, safety programs, business development, and strategic growth initiatives. Ideal candidates are proactive builders, mentors, and innovators who enhance the organizations they are part of.

Requirements

• Former military pilot with tactical aviation experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, initiative, integrity, and sound judgment.
• Ability to support demanding tactical flight operations and contribute to broader organizational priorities.
• Capacity to maintain all required qualifications, medical certifications, training, and currency for assigned aircraft and missions.
• Commitment to complying with company procedures, contractual requirements, and applicable federal aviation and defense regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to mentor personnel and collaborate effectively across departments.
• Availability to work full-time, including potential travel and irregular hours dictated by operational needs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances, installation access, and/or airport credentials.
• Must be lawfully eligible to work in the United States and possess a valid driver's license.
• Must satisfy applicable background, security, medical, and access requirements for assigned programs and locations.

Desired Experience/Skills

• Experience in fighter, attack, adversary air, close air support, flight test, developmental test, operational test, or advanced flight training environments.
• Military instructor pilot, evaluator pilot, flight lead, mission commander, test pilot, weapons officer, or aviation leadership experience.
• Experience in building teams, developing personnel, improving organizations, or creating new aviation capabilities and programs.
• Experience in standardization and evaluation, safety, program management, business development, customer relations, or training system development.
• Strategic thinking, curiosity, emotional intelligence, customer focus, and operational excellence.
• A humble, team-first leadership style and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Ability to solve complex problems, operate with limited direction, and translate ideas into practical results.

Leadership and Growth Opportunities

High-performing pilots at RAVN Aerospace have significant opportunities for career advancement, with potential to influence various aspects of the organization and pursue roles such as Chief Pilot, Director of Flight Operations, Program Manager, Site Lead, Business Development Director, Operations Executive, or Vice President.

Physical Demands

• Ability to meet and maintain medical and physical standards applicable to assigned flight duties.
• Capability to safely enter, exit, and operate assigned aircraft and associated flight equipment.
• Regular use of hands and fingers for operating aircraft controls, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to work in aircraft, hangar, ramp, and flight-line environments, with potential exposure to noise, fumes, varying weather conditions, and operational hazards.
• Availability for evening, weekend, holiday, overnight, and travel assignments as required by operational, departmental, and contractual needs.