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Textron Fighter Pilot - NC, SC - ATAC in South Carolina
Fighter Pilot - NC, SC - ATAC
Description
Who We Are
Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.
This role is in Textron System's Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) business area. Visit TextronSystems.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About ATAC
Textron Systems - ATAC provides tactical flight training and Adversary, Red Air and Aggressor services to the U.S. Navy, Marines and the US Air Force. ATAC operates simultaneously across eight permanent sites spanning the CONUS, Hawaii and the Pacific. ATAC proudly provides the highest quality live training to 4th and 5th Generation aircrew in Squadrons, Air Wings, and Battle Groups conducting unit level continuation training, pre-deployment spin-up training, large force employment training, or aircrew conversion training. ATAC was the first civilian organization to support the USAF's F-22 Raptors as well as the USN's and USMC's F-35 Lightning IIs. www.atacusa.com.
Summary
Fly the Dassault Mirage F-1 in regular support of US Navy, Marine Corps, and US Air Force training and readiness missions. Fly in support of 4th and 5th Generation Fighter operational and conversion syllabus and continuation training missions. Support surface fleet pre-deployment training and large force employment missions.
Marine Contracts: Conduct flight operations from ATAC'S permanent facilities at Cherry Point, NC and Beaufort, SC. Deploy as required to various locations.
Job Responsibilities
Employ the ATAC fighter aircraft throughout their flight envelope as a surrogate Adversary, Red Air, Aggressor or Close Air Support pilot for Marine Corps large force employment exercise, or intercept controller training.
Maintain FAA instrument currency, First Class medical certification, and adversary mission qualifications and associated mission currencies, to include low level, dynamic mission, and unlimited air combat tactics maneuvering in the high-G environment.
Attend mass briefings, adversary coordination briefings and other pre-flight briefings. Plan and fly adversary missions. Accomplish flight debriefings and attend mass debriefings.
Adhere to all training rules and pre-briefed maneuvering restrictions
Collect and disseminate lessons learned.
Accomplish necessary ground training prior to flights
Deploy as required to support mission requirements
Additional Duties: All pilots will have a collateral assignment. Details of these assignments include:
Collateral Assignments
Director of Operations (Cherry Point) - The Cherry Point DO will report to the Vice President of ATAC ACE and receive direction from, the ACE Director of Flight Operations in order to ensure customer and company operational requirements are achieved in support of all flying activities within the designated AOR. Scope of work includes providing direct customer interface in order to support and schedule all contract requirements, liaise with local and regional authorities for airspace and airfield requirements, and effectively manage the ATAC site Maintenance Manager for all aircrew and aircraft utilization regarding ground and flight requirements. Additionally, the DO will interface with functional leaders at headquarters when required.
Deputy Director of Operations (Cherry Point) - The Deputy Director of Operations (DDO) is a pilot position that assists the Director of Operations (DO) in the oversight and execution of all flight operations within the Cherry Point area of responsibility (AOR). The DDO with provide flight schedule support, detachment planning, and assistance to DO in oversight of aircraft maintenance, procedures, policies, inspection programs, manpower, and finance management. DDO will report directly to the DO.
Maintenance Liaison (Beaufort) - The Beaufort Maintenance Liaison will report to the Vice President of ATAC ACE, coordinate with the ACE Director of Flight Operations (DFO), and the Cherry Point Director of Operation (DO) for activities related to aircraft maintenance in support of customer requirements. The Maintenance Liaison will ensure adequate coordination and communication of maintenance of maintenance related activities in support of Luke operations.
Standardization and Evaluations Officer - The Standardization and Evaluations Officer (Stan/Eval) at ATAC is a pilot position that oversees all pilot related standards of operations and evaluations programs, and scheduling for both ground and airborne evaluations under the purview of Cherry Point OL. Will liaise with the ACE Stan/Eval Mngr and coordinate evaluations as needed. The ATAC Stan/Eval Officer will report to the Cherry Point DO and coordinate with the ACE DFO and the Chief Pilot (CP). Cherry Point Stan/Eval will maintain a tactical focus and perform the operational role in evaluating OL ability to accomplish mission tasking.
Training Officer - The Cherry Point Training Officer (TO) is a pilot position that oversees all pilot related training programs, syllabi, and scheduling for both ground and airborne training requirements for operations under the purview of Cherry Point. The Cherry Point TO will report to the Cherry Point DO, coordinate with the Cherry Point Standards & Evaluation Officer (Stan/Eval) and will be required to support the ACE Chief Pilot (CP), and the ACE Safety Manager (SM) for all activities related to Pilot training in the Cherry Point (AOR). The Cherry Point TO will ensure adequate training materials, equipment, scheduling, and continued process improvement of all F1 syllabi along with the periodic training and tracking requirements of all pilot qualifications and currency. The Cherry Point TO will liaise with ACE Training Mgr to ensure clarification and consistency of companywide training policies and procedures.
Flight Safety Manager - The Flight Safety Manager is the delegated authority to implement and manage ATAC's Safety Management System (SMS) at Cherry Point. The Cherry Point Flight Safety Manager (FSM) reports to the Director of Safety and will be required to support the Cherry Point Director of Operations (DO) and Maintenance Managers for all activities related to safe flight operations in designated Areas of Responsibility (AOR). The Flight Safety Manager will ensure all flight operations are conducted IAW published standards and procedures.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
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
Logged 100 hours PIC time in the past 12 months
Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
FAA Single Engine, Commercial Certificate with Instrument Privileges
Secret Security Clearance, US Citizen
Specific Contract Qualifications
1000 hours PIC of a military tactical aircraft
500 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) of any fixed wing DOD-owned/operated fighter aircraft
Desired Qualifications
USAF WIC graduate, USAF adversary qualification
USNFWS/NAWDC/TOPGUN graduate
TPS graduate
DoD military Instructor Pilot qualification
Mission Commander qualification
Military or Civilian Flight Examiner qualification
Functional Check Flight Pilot qualification
NVG Instructor, CRM Instructor
FAA CFI(I) Certificate
Familiarization with DoD Commercial Air Services industry
FAA Authorized Experimental Aircraft (AEA) privileges (list types)
DoD Safety School or Board President Course graduate
Squadron Command experience
Active fighter flying (for each fighter type, provide total hours, date of last sortie)
Actively flying (provide 1-year look-back per active aircraft type)
How We Care
At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives.
Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Education Assistance
- Career Development & Training Opportunities
- Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
- Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
- Paid Parental Leave
Are you a Military Veteran?
Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.
EEO Statement
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.
Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.
Recruiting Company: Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC)
Primary Location: US-North Carolina-Cherry Point
Other Locations: US-South Carolina
Job Function: Flight Operations
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
Job Posting: 11/27/2024, 11:12:02 AM
Job Number: 329176
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