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Pilot Unmanned Aerial Veh 3 - Globalhawk - Full-time / Part-time
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Palmdale, CA Palmdale, California |
About this job
At Northrop Grumman we develop cutting-edge technology that preserves freedom and advances human discovery. 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 continue to innovate with developments from launching the first commercial flight to space, to discovering the early beginnings of the universe. Our employees are not only part of history, they re making history.
The Systems Integration, Test and Evaluation Organization (SIT&E) is seeking a qualified candidate for Pilot Level 4 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for developmental test and production acceptance flights for the RQ-4B and MQ-4C systems at USAF Plant 42 located in Palmdale, CA.
Duties include:
- Remotely pilots vehicle to 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. 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 in Palmdale, CA requiring occasional travel. Selected candidate must successfully complete training and qualification program and receive Government Flight Representative (GFR) certification as a basis for continued employment.
Basic Qualifications:
- BS degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) plus 5 years of engineering experience OR MS Degree in STEM plus 3 years of engineering experience.
- Position requires experience as a flight operations crew member.
- Must be FAA commercial instrument rated pilot (or military equivalent)
- Current Class II FAA Physical or better.
- Minimum of 500 hours of flight experience as Pilot in Command and able to maintain pilot currency.
- Current DoD Secret clearance required to start
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