Armed Forces Test Pilot
L3HARRIS Technologies
Remote · Tulsa, OK · Posted October 30, 2026
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About the job
Job Title: Armed Forces Test Pilot
Job Code: 45120
Job Location: Tulsa/Las Vegas/Remote Field
Job Schedule: 5/8: Employees work 8 hours per day, 5 days a week
Job Description:
Will be a dedicated resource that will participate in all aspects of operating special mission sensor aircraft in support of Multiple Department of War programs including experimental flight testing and operational support flights. The work involves extensive flight planning and work as part of a small team of pilots. Full time responsibility located at L3 Harris Aeromet’s Tulsa, OK Facility; however, will be required to travel to support operations worldwide with occasional deployment times of up to 30 days or more. Typical deployments are 10-14 days. Travel varies but is typically 50% annually.
Essential Functions:
After an initial indoctrination and training period, perform as a Co-Captain on unique G550 special mission sensor aircraft operated by Aeromet on experimental and engineering test flights.
Safely conduct training and operate the aircraft in accordance with all applicable FAA regulations and DCMA 8210 D requirements.
Maintain professional standards of conduct at all times.
Able to work any assigned shift or schedule, including mission support outside normal duty hours and travel worldwide as required to support mission requirements. Subject to on call status with a two-hour recall.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must be able to obtain a Department of War TS/SCI security clearance.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
Graduate of Armed Forces Test Pilot School (Full Course)
Airline Transport Pilot Certification
Valid First-Class FAA medical certificate
Preferred Additional Skills:
1,500 hours PC/PIC time, to include 100 hours as PC/PIC during engineering and/or acceptance flights listed under the functional flight category
Multi-engine jet FAA type rating (or Military Equivalent)
Shall have a clean aviation accident and FAA violation record
Shall never have had any designation or ratings suspended or revoked
Proficient using MS-Office (WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, and Outlook
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