Sierra Nevada Corporation | Pilot

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Senior Pilot to lead complex ISR missions in deployed operational environments from Shalimar, FL. This role involves advanced fixed-wing piloting, intelligence and surveillance mission execution, and operational leadership.

About the Role

The Senior Pilot will lead complex ISR missions in deployed operational environments. Responsibilities include advanced fixed-wing piloting, intelligence and surveillance mission execution, experimental test flights, casualty evacuation, maritime patrol, mission planning, risk assessment, real-time coordination, safety and regulatory compliance, flight-data analysis, technical coordination, and mentorship of junior pilots. This position supports high-stakes manned and unmanned ISR aviation operations and requires extended OCONUS deployment, current FAA qualifications, security-clearance eligibility, and the ability to work demanding operational schedules. The role operates on a 60/30 roster.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex flight missions across diverse operational environments.
• Supervise and mentor junior pilots.
• Conduct casualty evacuation, maritime patrol, experimental test, and special mission training flights.
• Maintain mission readiness through detailed planning, risk assessment, and coordination.
• Plan and execute ISR missions supporting intelligence gathering, target identification, surveillance, and real-time mission coordination.
• Enhance situational awareness and threat assessment.
• Monitor and enforce aviation safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for mission-critical communications.
• Review flight data and mission outcomes.
• Facilitate training programs and preparedness drills.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
• Participate in strategic planning and operational decision-making.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6+ years of current pilot experience.
• Minimum of 2,500 total flight hours, with a threshold of 3,000 hours depending on IP qualifications.
• Minimum of 1,500 multi-engine turbine hours.
• Minimum of 1,500 Pilot-In-Command (PIC) hours.
• Minimum of 1,000 to 1,500 PIC hours in type or similar aircraft, depending on qualifications.
• Minimum of 1,500 total fixed-wing PIC time in multi-engine turboprop aircraft, jet aircraft, or a combination, in aircraft with a GTOW of 12,500 lbs or greater.
• Must hold a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with instrument and multi-engine ratings, and/or an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certification with instrument and multi-engine ratings without limitations.
• Must possess a FAA-issued Class II Medical Certificate.
• Experience must not consist solely of rotary-wing or single-engine hours. Only fixed-wing pilot time will be counted, excluding simulator, helicopter, flight engineer, bombardier, navigator, RIO, EWO, WSO, NFO, and special-crew time.
• Must meet current DoD and Combatant Command requirements for deployed locations.
• Ability to deploy OCONUS on an approximate 60/30 rotation.
• Must pass required background, drug, alcohol, and pre-deployment screening.
• Must satisfy passport, international travel, citizenship, and security-clearance requirements.

Special Requirements

• Current/active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.