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

Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC), a Textron Systems business, is seeking an experienced Fighter Pilot to operate the Dassault Mirage F-1 in support of U.S. military training exercises. This full-time, onsite position is based at ATAC's facility in Cherry Point, North Carolina, and involves acting as a surrogate adversary or close air support asset for advanced fighter training and fleet readiness missions.

About the Role

The selected Fighter Pilot will operate ATAC's fighter aircraft in demanding air-combat-tactics flying scenarios. Responsibilities include serving as a surrogate Adversary, Red Air, Aggressor, or Close Air Support pilot for various training evolutions, including large-force exercises and intercept-controller training. The role necessitates maintaining instrument currency, a First Class medical certificate, and adversary mission qualifications. Duties involve pre-flight planning, mission execution, and post-flight debriefings, with approximately 50% travel anticipated.

Requirements

• Previously qualified DoD-trained fighter pilot.
• Previously qualified 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.
• Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
• FAA Single-Engine Commercial certificate with instrument privileges.
• Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications (Additional)

• Specific contract requirements include 1,000 hours PIC of a military tactical aircraft and 500 hours PIC of any fixed-wing DoD-owned/operated fighter aircraft.
• Desired qualifications include USAF Weapons Instructor Course (WIC) 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 instructor and CRM instructor, FAA CFI(I) certificate, familiarity with the DoD commercial air services industry, FAA authorized experimental aircraft privileges, DoD Safety School or Board President Course graduate, squadron command experience, and current/recent active fighter flying history.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules.
• Education assistance.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Wellness program with fitness reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-funded 401(k).
• Paid parental leave.