Fighter Pilot - Pt. Mugu - ATAC
Description
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.
This role is in Textron System's Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make.
About ATAC
Textron Systems - ATAC provides tactical flight training and adversary aggressor services for U.S. Navy, Marine and Air Force pilots. ATAC operates simultaneously across eight sites and two continents and comprises the world's largest outsourced civilian, tactical airborne training organization and proudly provides the highest quality live training to Squadrons, Air Wings, and Battle Groups.
SCOPE
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 but not limited to 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.
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
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
Qualifications
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)
How We Care
At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples:
Are you a Military Veteran?
Textrons products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company. Textron's compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work.
The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is $217,401.60 - $217,401.60 per year.
EEO Statement
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 given to Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Recruiting Company: Textron Systems
Primary Location: US-California-Point Mugu Nawc
Job Function: Flight Operations
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Travel: Yes, 20% of the Time
Job Posting: 02/02/2026, 7:58:59 AM
Job Number: 339239