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KBR · Onsite · Lexington Park, Maryland

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MQ-4C Triton Test Pilot and Project Officer

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 world’s 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 NAVAIR. As 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 2,000 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:

  • Bachelor's and/or master's 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: $171,000-$220,000. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s 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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At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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How this Pilot salary compares

This role pays $195,500/yrin line with the typical range for Pilot roles.

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