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Job Title: Lead, Flight Operations - RC-135 Pilot
Job Code: 31131
Job Location: Greenville, TX
Job Schedule: 5x8 - Mission Dependent
Job Description:
L3Harris is seeking a Lead, Flight Operations - RC-135 Pilot for our location at Greenville, Texas supporting the US Air Force. This position conducts and supports ground and flight test activities for all assigned mission equipment, as required. Performs flight tests to validate developmental, functional, structural, and system modifications with exposure to various runways and airfield operations. Ensures operational readiness of crewmembers by conducting and supervising flight operations training, standardization and evaluations. Develops plans and policies, monitors operations, and advises Director of Operations. Assists operations by performing staff functions related to flight operations within tasked program.
Essential Functions:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
+ Conduct and support ground and flight test activities for RC-135 and variant aircraft including:
+ Perform Functional Check Flights (FCFs)
+ Mission planning of all flight-related activities
+ Lead flight test operations and crew as command or co-pilot
+ Flight/Mission instruction and evaluation as required
+ Mission Monitor as needed
+ Support Local Flight Operations with duties that may include:
+ Flight Scheduling of programs as required
+ Ownership and maintenance of Center Ops Online (COOL) training records
+ Oversight of aircrew STAN/EVAL program.
+ Willingness and ability to work various shifts and weekends as needed to meet company objectives
+ Worldwide deployable, with travel up to 30% of the time
Qualifications:
+ Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
+ Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
+ Minimum of 7 years' experience as an RC-135 pilot and 5 years' as an instructor
+ Minimum 1 years experience as a RC-135 Instructor and FCF Pilot
+ Minimum 1 years experience as a RC-135 Evaluator and Command Pilot
+ Minimum 1 years experience with depot level flight test, FCFs, and aircraft modifications
+ Minimum 5 years' experience in Air Force Standardization and Evaluation processes
Physical Requirements:
+ Must be able to pass and maintain FAA Class II Flight Physical
+ Ability to move up to 50 lbs. up to 5% of the time
+ Ascends/descends ladders up to 5% of the time
Preferred Additional Skills:
+ Familiarity with USAF flight instructions, operations processes, and COOL
+ Minimum 1500 flying hours on the RC-135
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