Lockheed Martin · 22 hours ago
F-16 Test Pilot-Level 5
Greenville, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelLockheed Martin is looking for an F-16 Test Pilot to join a dynamic flight operations team that supports worldwide fighter aircraft test and production. The role involves flying acceptance check flights, conducting various flight tests, and serving as a subject matter expert on the F-16.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Fly Acceptance Check Flights (ACFs) on new Block 70 production aircraft
Fly other missions such as experimental, developmental, engineering flight test, test support, and customer demonstration flights and others as assigned. Flight test may occur at Greenville, Ft Worth, or many different international locations
Be a subject matter expert on all aspects of the F-16
Be a subject matter expert for flight test to include flight test planning, run card development, test execution and reporting
Participate in Pilot Vehicle Interface (PVI) development, requirements development, and market assist
Coordinate with the Production Operations team, Program Office, Government Flight Representative, Flight Safety, chase aircraft, and Base Operations personnel for all matters required to schedule and conduct ground checks/tests, taxi events, and flights
Serve as Supervisor of Flying (SOF) for other company pilots’ activities
Qualification
Required
Must be a US Citizen
Fly Acceptance Check Flights (ACFs) on new Block 70 production aircraft
Fly other missions such as experimental, developmental, engineering flight test, test support, and customer demonstration flights and others as assigned
Be a subject matter expert on all aspects of the F-16
Be a subject matter expert for flight test to include flight test planning, run card development, test execution and reporting
Participate in Pilot Vehicle Interface (PVI) development, requirements development, and market assist
Coordinate with the Production Operations team, Program Office, Government Flight Representative, Flight Safety, chase aircraft, and Base Operations personnel for all matters required to schedule and conduct ground checks/tests, taxi events, and flights
Serve as Supervisor of Flying (SOF) for other company pilots' activities
Preferred
Familiarity with F-16 contractor program requirements
Extensive knowledge of F-16 systems for various blocks and models of aircraft
F-16 Functional Check Flight Pilot
Outstanding interpersonal skills, excellent leadership traits, strong oral and written communication abilities, solid ability to organize, and a high desire to provide customer satisfaction
Comfortable working with Comms and PR in front of a camera
Benefits
Flexible work schedules
Comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security
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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