UAV Pilot 2
Perform Global Hawk Pilot duties for the GHMD program. Serves as Global Hawk pilot for launch, recovery, and sensor operations segments of Global Hawk Maritime Demonstration missions. Participates with customer staff in planning and execution of Global Hawk flight operations as directed.
Pilots unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) during developmental test and operational flights. 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. May conduct demonstration flights with customers, government officials or other personnel to exhibit vehicle performance, flying qualities and system capabilities. Typically FAA rated.
Basic Qualifications: Bachelors degree in a related field. Minumun of 2 years aviation experience. Must have a FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate, Airplane, Single Engine Land privildges with Intrument Rating with a minimum of 500 flight hours as pilot-in-command of a manned aircraft. Current Class II or higher FAA medical certificate. Secret Clearance Required..
Preferred Qualifications: Military Flight Experience. Qualified Global Hawk or UAS Pilot. FAA Certified Flight Instructor and/or previous rated military instructor pilot.
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 75,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce regardless of age. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
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