Staff Pilot Test

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Start your future with a new mission, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, located in Baltimore, MD, has an immediate need for a Staff Test Pilot 5 for Flight Test Operations.

This organization provides flight test capabilities for the development, assessment and demonstration of NGC products and systems and tests aircraft to determine compliance with specification and operational suitability. Operates models of test aircraft during engineering flight tests, production acceptance, and flight test support through specifically prescribed tests and maneuvers. Coordinates flight operations efforts. Approves cockpit configuration. May conduct demonstration flights with customers, government officials, or other personnel aboard to exhibit aircraft performance, flying qualities and system.

The responsibilities of the Staff Test Pilot 5 include:

• Perform flight tests to determine compliance with specification and operational suitability.

• Maintain qualification and currency on multiple models of test aircraft during engineering flight tests, sensor production acceptance, and flight test support.

• Organize and plan flight operations during and after modifications.

• Provide engineering support for program teams integrating sensors onto test bed aircraft.

• Ensure sensor integration designs meet applicable airworthiness standards.

• May conduct demonstration flights with customers, government officials or other personnel to exhibit aircraft performance, flying qualities, or system capabilities.

Basic Qualifications for a level 5:

• Bachelor’s degree with 14 years professional/military experience - OR - a Master’s degree with 12 years professional/military experience – OR – a PhD with 9 years professional/military experience

• Pilot graduate (long-course) of a military test pilot school (USNTPS, USAFTPS, ETPS or EPNER)

• Minimum three years of test pilot experience in developmental and/or operational flight test

• FAA Commercial Multi-Engine Land pilot certificate without a centerline thrust restriction.

• FAA Second Class Medical

• Minimum 1500 hours First Pilot (USN/USMC) or Primary (USAF) flight time in turbojet, turbofan or turboprop aircraft

• Secret security clearance current/active within the past two years

Preferred Qualifications for a level 5:

• FAA Airline Transport Rating (ATP)

• Previous experience in aircraft modifications, configuration and control and technical/operational review boards

• Familiar with government flight test organizations, ranges, and processes

• Top Secret security clearance within the past two years

• Technically and operationally familiar with airborne radar systems

• FAA type ratings and experience in multi-engine, non-centerline thrust aircraft.

Salary Range: $185,900 USD - $278,900 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.

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