Principal Global 6500 Jet Pilot
by Sierra Nevada Corporation
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Date Posted
August 21, 2026
Employment Type
Full Time
Category
Helicopter Pilot
Salary Range
Negotiable
Cost of Living
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Locations
Fort Bliss, Texas
Application Deadline
September 20, 2026
Description
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the execution of high-stakes and complex missions.
- Develop and implement strategic operational plans to support organizational objectives.
- Provide expert piloting skills for the most challenging and critical missions.
- Mentor and guide senior and junior pilots, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Oversee safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management for all missions.
- Serve as a key advisor to leadership on aviation and operational matters.
- Lead the analysis and review of mission outcomes to drive improvements.
- Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to enhance aircraft performance and safety.
- Represent the organization in high-level meetings and briefings.
- Drive innovation and excellence in all aspects of flight operations and mission execution.
- Ensure full compliance with FAA regulation, ICAO standards, and applicable customer/contract Flight and Ground Operating Procedures (FGOPs).
Qualifications You Must Have
- 8+ years of experience.
- Minimum of 3,500 hours of total flight time.
- Includes 2,500 multi-engine hours for such aircraft.
- At least 2,500 hours as PIC, including 1,500 hours as PIC in type or similar aircraft.
- Identified as Lead Pilot or primary assistant to Lead Pilot for SNC program including qualifications as:
- Instructor pilot.
- Evaluator pilot in type aircraft.
- FAA 2nd Class Medical.
- Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with instrument and multi-engine ratings, and/or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certification.
- Proven leadership experience in high-stakes operational environments.
- In-depth knowledge of strategic planning and aviation management.
- Ability to pass a FAA/Military Pilot Background Check and mandatory drug and alcohol screen.
- Note: PIC for this purpose is defined as Captain/Aircraft Commander of record, not simply the sole manipulator of the controls. SNC considers only pilot time in fixed wing aircraft toward minimum qualifications. This does not include simulator, helicopter, flight engineer, bombardier, navigator, RIO, EWO, WSO, NFO, or Special Crew.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Military flight training background.
- Experience in executive leadership roles within combat or operational missions.
- Advanced degrees in aviation, aerospace, or related fields.
- Experience with cutting-edge aviation technology and systems.
- Recent mission completion and/or prior service.
- US Military survival and/or physiological training.
- Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, or US Military.
Essential Functions
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
- Ability to remain seated and operate flight controls for extended periods.
- Frequent travel required; ability to be on-call for missions.
- Ability to work in potentially hazardous or high-stress environments.
- Must possess fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination for operating aircraft controls.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Must be able to hear and respond to audio cues in loud environments.
- Capacity to work in an office or hybrid environment when not on missions.
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