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PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A SKILLBRIDGE OPPORTUNITY AND ONLY TRANSITIONING MILITARY MEMBERS WHO ARE WITHIN 180 DAYS OF SEPARATING FROM THE MILITARY ARE ELIGIBLE. 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. Job Summary Fly the Dassault Mirage F‑1, the IAI F‑21 Kfir, the MK‑58 Hawker Hunter, or the AERO Vodochody L‑39 Albatros 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. Air Force Contracts: Conduct flight operations from any of ATAC’s permanent facilities (Eglin AFB, Luke AFB, Alliance FTW) or deployed locations. Deploy as required to various locations. Navy Contracts: Conduct flight operations from any of ATAC’s four permanent facilities (Newport News Virginia, Pt Mugu NAS California, Fallon NAS California, Kaneohe Bay MCAS Hawaii) or deployed locations. Deploy as required to locations including Key West NAS, Fallon NAS, Beaufort MCAS, Jacksonville NAS, Lemoore NAS, Eglin AFB, Charleston Intl Airport, Jacksonville Intl Airport, Cherry Point MCAS, and various USAF, USN, USMC bases throughout Alaska, Guam, Japan, Korea, and the Philippines. Job Responsibilities Employ the ATAC fighter aircraft throughout their flight envelope as a surrogate Adversary, Red Air, Aggressor or Close Air Support pilot for US Navy, Marine Corps and USAF aircrew, JTAC, surface fleet, large force employment exercise, or intercept controller training. Maintain FAA instrument currency, Second Class medical certification, 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: Act as, or support the individual responsible for, pilot scheduling, training, NATOPS/Standards & Evaluation, safety, or other program management duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Previously DoD Tactically 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 Second Class Medical Certificate FAA Commercial, Airplane Single Engine Land Privileges Secret Security Clearance, US Citizen Specific Navy 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 Specific Air Force Contract Qualifications 1200 hours total PIC of a tactical military aircraft Current in a tactical fighter aircraft within the last 5 years 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 Benefits 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 Ethical & Legal Commitment Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), 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 is given to Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Application Notice This position is recruiting with the Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) located at US‑North Carolina‑Cherry Point. Job field: Flight Operations, schedule: Full‑time, job level: Individual Contributor, job type: Experienced, shift: First Shift, travel: No, worksite: Onsite. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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