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**Fighter Pilot** **Description** **Fighter Pilot** **Who We Are** 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\! 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\. **Job Summary** Fly the Dassault Mirage F1 in regular support of U\.S\. Air Force training and readiness missions\. Fly in support of 5th Generation Fighter operational and conversion syllabus and continuation training missions\. Support large force employment missions\.Air Force Contract: Conduct flight operations from Luke AFB or deployed locations\. Deploy as required to various locations\.Job ResponsibilitiesEmploy the ATAC fighter aircraft throughout their flight envelope as a surrogate Adversary for USAF aircrew or large force employment exercise\.Maintain FAA instrument currency, First 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, Standards & Evaluation, Safety, or other Program Management duties as required\. **Qualifications** **Minimum Qualifications** Previously DoD Tactically Trained Fighter PilotPreviously qualified 4\-Ship/Division Flight Lead700 hours Pilot in Command \(PIC\) of any fixed wing DOD\-owned/operated fighter aircraft100 hours PIC at nightLogged 100 hours PIC time in the past 12 monthsCurrent FAA First Class Medical CertificateFAA Commercial or ATP, Airplane Single Engine Land PrivilegesSecret Security Clearance, US CitizenSpecific Air Force Contract Qualifications1200 hours total PIC of a tactical military aircraftCurrent in a tactical fighter aircraft within the last 5 yearsDesired QualificationsUSAF WIC graduate, USAF adversary qualificationUSNFWS/NAWDC/TOPGUN graduateTPS graduateDoD military Instructor Pilot qualificationMission Commander qualificationMilitary or Civilian Flight Examiner qualificationFunctional Check Flight Pilot qualificationNVG Instructor, CRM InstructorFAA CFI\(I\) CertificateFamiliarization with DoD Commercial Air Services industryFAA Authorized Experimental Aircraft \(AEA\) privilegesDoD Safety School or Board President Course graduateSquadron Command experienceActive fighter flyingActively flying **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\! Flexible Work SchedulesEducation AssistanceCareer Development & Training OpportunitiesWellness Program \(including Fitness Reimbursement\)Medical, Dental, Vision & 401\(K\) with Company FundingPaid Parental Leave **Are you a Military Veteran?** Textron's 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\. **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:** Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) **Primary Location:** US-Arizona **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:** 11/21/2025, 5:55:24 AM **Job Number:** 337924

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