Senior Principal Pilot Unmanned

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

The Global Hawk program is seeking a Chief Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot Level 4 for developmental test and production acceptance flights for the RQ-4. Remotely pilots vehicle determine compliance with specification and operational suitability during engineering tests and flight test/demonstration support through specifically prescribed tests and maneuvers.

Defines plans, organizes and executes complex flight programs and flight test events in accordance with military, FAA and ICAO procedures. Conducts briefings and debriefings, and coordinates with maintenance personnel to analyze and correct vehicle discrepancies. Candidate may conduct demonstration flights with customers, government officials or other personnel to exhibit vehicle performance, flying qualities and system capabilities.  Position based at Edwards, AFB, CA requiring occasional travel.  Selected candidate must successfully complete RQ-4 UAV training and qualification program and receive Government Flight Representative (GFR) certification as a basis for continued employment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree plus 9+ years of related experience.  
• Position requires experience as a flight operations crew member.  
• Must be FAA commercial instrument rated pilot (or military equivalent) plus current FAA Class II Medical or better. 
• Minimum of 500 hours of flight experience as Pilot in Command and able to maintain instrument currency in manned aircraft.  
• Must have an active DoD Top Secret Clearance to start.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current/qualified in Global Hawk highly desirable.
• Military flight experience highly desirable.
• Flight test experience
• Aviation instructor experience also preferred.
• TPS Graduate 

Salary Range: $152,200 USD - $228,200 USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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