Candidates who possess aerospace or flight-testing industry experience; collegiate teaching experience; the FAA CFI, CFII, and MEI certificates, or those with a doctorate or who are ABD in aerospace engineering, aeronautical engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering science, flight test engineering, aviation systems, or a closely related field will receive special consideration. A master’s degree in aerospace engineering, aeronautical engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering science, flight test engineering, aviation systems, or a closely related field and four (4) years of full-time progressively advancing military or civilian responsibilities in aerospace engineering, flight testing, or closely related experience.