Lockheed Martin · 4 months ago
Test Pilot C-130J-Level 5
Possible
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$156K/yr - $276K/yrLockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a Test Pilot for the C-130 Flight Operations team. The role involves conducting acceptance check flights and flight tests of C-130J aircraft to ensure airworthiness and operational suitability.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Plan, develop, and execute experimental test flights on C-130J, C-5M, and other AMMM aircraft to verify airworthiness, determine performance capability, validate and verify spec compliance, and assess operational suitability
Conduct engineering ground and flight tests
Conduct production acceptance and functional check flights on new or modified aircraft
Pilot AMMM aircraft on delivery and ferry flights
Pilot AMMM aircraft on airshow demonstrations
Conduct demonstration flights with customers, government officials, or media representative to exhibit performance, flying qualities and system capabilities
Provide experimental test pilot input to flight test, production, engineering, training, customer support, advanced development and business development teams
Define requirements and develop Statement of Work for AMMM aircraft testing, production acceptance, training, and engineering design support
Develop and review ground and flight test plans
Conduct Safety Reviews, First Flight Readiness Reviews and Design Reviews
Develop Temporary Operating Procedures and Aircraft Operating Limitations for flight test programs
Review, validate, verify, and update aircraft flight manuals
Provide classroom, simulator, and flight instruction for company and customer aircrew
Qualification
Required
Military Test Pilot School (TPS) graduate from a US DOD-approved school
Pilot with at least 1500 hours Pilot-In-Command (PIC) time in multiengine aircraft
100 hours PIC during engineering and/or acceptance flights in multiengine transport type aircraft
Experimental flight test experience
FAA Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate
Current or formerly qualified military Instructor Pilot
Current FAA Second Class or First Class medical or able to obtain within 30 days of hiring
Secret Security Clearance
Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access
Preferred
Top Secret Security Clearance or able to obtain
FAA Licenses: Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) - Airplane Multi-engine Land
Flight Instructor (CFI) – Airplane Multi-engine and/or Instrument Airplane
L-382J or L-382 Type Rating
300 hours PIC in transport type aircraft
Current and qualified as a C-130J Instructor Pilot or Flight Examiner
Current and qualified as a strategic tanker pilot (KC-135, KC-10, KC-46, or AB-330 MRT)
C-130J and/or strategic tanker flight test experience
Instructor Experience - courseware development, platform and simulator instruction, and in-flight instruction
Experience in writing and reviewing technical publications
Experience with AFI 10-220 / DCMA INST 8210-1 and contract flight operations
Experience with C-130J Tactical Operations and/or Special Operations
Experience with Strategic Tanker aerial refueling operations
Experience as a C-5 pilot
Experience as a P-3 pilot
Current or previously qualified to conduct C-130 Functional or Acceptance Check Flight (FCF/ACF) operations
Experience in legacy C-130 models (e.g. C-130H, KC-130T)
Graduate of weapons or tactics school, safety school, or advanced instrument school
Current passport
Willing to work evenings and weekends and willing to travel domestically and internationally for up to 30 days at a time
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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