Textron Systems - Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) | Captain

Fighter Pilot - Point Mugu, California

Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC), a Textron Systems company, is seeking an experienced Fighter Pilot to join their team at Point Mugu Naval Air Warfare Center, California. This full-time, onsite role involves flying contracted adversary and tactical training missions for the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force. The position requires extensive flight experience and a specific security clearance.

About the Role

The Fighter Pilot will operate ATAC fighter aircraft, including the IAI F-21 Kfir, MK-58 Hawker Hunter, F-1 Mirage, and AERO Vodochody L-39 Albatros. Responsibilities include serving as a surrogate adversary, Red Air, aggressor, or close air support pilot for various training scenarios involving 4th- and 5th-generation fighter aircraft, surface-fleet pre-deployment training, and large-force employment exercises. Duties encompass conducting flight operations from ATAC's permanent facilities and deploying to other U.S. military bases as required. The role demands maintaining FAA instrument currency, Second Class medical certification, adversary mission qualifications, and associated currencies in a high-G environment. It also includes participating in briefings, mission planning, flight execution, and debriefings, along with adhering to all training rules and restrictions. Additional program management responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

• Previously a DoD tactically trained fighter pilot.
• Previously qualified as a 4-ship/division flight lead.
• 700 hours Pilot-In-Command (PIC) of any fixed-wing DoD-owned/operated fighter aircraft.
• 100 hours PIC at night.
• 100 hours PIC logged in the past 12 months.
• A current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate.
• An FAA Commercial certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land privileges.
• A Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Must pass a government security investigation and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Preference is given to U.S. Armed Forces veterans.

Qualifications

• 1,000 hours PIC of a military tactical aircraft (specific Navy contract qualification).
• 500 hours PIC of any fixed-wing DoD-owned/operated fighter aircraft (specific Navy contract qualification).
• USAF Weapons Instructor Course graduate.
• USAF adversary qualification.
• USN Fighter Weapons School / NAWDC / TOPGUN graduate.
• Test Pilot School graduate.
• DoD military instructor pilot qualification.
• Mission commander qualification.
• Military or civilian flight examiner qualification.
• Functional check flight pilot qualification.
• NVG and CRM instructor qualifications.
• An FAA CFI(I) certificate.
• Familiarization with the DoD commercial air services industry.
• FAA authorized experimental aircraft privileges.
• DoD Safety School or Board President Course graduate.
• Squadron command experience.
• Current/recent fighter flying experience.

Benefits

Textron offers a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, prescription coverage, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contributions, life and disability insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, family-building and paid parental leave, mental health resources, and paid time off. Additional benefits include flexible work schedules, education assistance, career development and training opportunities, and a wellness program with fitness reimbursement.