MQ-4C Triton Test Pilot and Project Officer

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KBR is seeking a highly qualified MQ-4C Triton Pilot to support tasking at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) for Air Test and Evaluation Squadron TWO ZERO (VX-20) at NAS Patuxent River MD.

As part of the worlds largest independent flight test organization supporting both US Government and commercial agencies you will be joining a highly talented and experienced aircrew services team that has provided over 40 continuous years of Test Aircrew support for a long-term incumbent and leader in test aircrew expertise the selected applicant will work within the VX-20 squadron environment composed of government military contractor and industry personnel while supporting flight test.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• This position serves as an MQ-4C Triton Pilot and will perform all aspects of project officer duties for the MQ-4C test program. These responsibilities include:

• Pilot and operate the MQ-4C Triton during developmental flight test events to evaluate aircraft mission system sensor and software performance against test objectives.

• Develop test plans test cards and mission requirements supporting MQ-4C developmental test activities.

• Conduct mission planning flight operations and post-mission debriefs to safely execute assigned test objectives.

• Analyze test data and prepare technical reports presentations and recommendations documenting test results and aircraft/system performance.

• Coordinate with the Integrated Test Team (ITT) government program offices aircrew engineers and fleet representatives to support test execution and program objectives.

• The selected applicant will work within the Triton ITT composed of government military contractor and industry personnel while supporting flight test.

Basic Qualifications:

• Education: Must be a graduate (long-course) of one of the following test pilot schools: USNTPS USAFTPS Empire Test Pilot School or EPNER Test Pilot School. If not a graduate of test pilot school candidates must have at least 2000 hours PC/PIC flight time in a manned aircraft or 500 hours in an unmanned aircraft
• Experience: At least 5 years of related experience in test and evaluation or operational military aviation experience. Must have the ability to direct test aircraft operations planning scheduling execution and reporting for the MQ-4C
• Flight Hours/Certifications/Designations Required: Must be able to maintain an FAA Class II medical certificate. Must be qualified or previously qualified as an MQ-4 or RQ-4 pilot
• Clearance & Citizenship: Must have a current DoD Top Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain. Contract requires US Citizenship. Applicant selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be eligible for and obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors and/or masters degree in an engineering discipline

• 8 years of flight experience with 4 years of flight test experience

• A minimum of 200 hours PIC in MQ-4C Triton aircraft
  

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 hours/week.

Compensation: $171000-$220000. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates location knowledge skills abilities and/or experience contract affordability and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign-on bonus relocation benefits short-term incentives long-term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development. #LI-KW1

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