Senior Pilot (Deployed Only)

by Sierra Nevada Corporation

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Date Posted

August 26, 2026

Employment Type

Full Time

Salary Range

Negotiable

Cost of Living

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Locations

Shalimar, Florida

Application Deadline

September 25, 2026

Description

Responsibilities:

Lead and execute complex flight missions across diverse operational environments.
Supervise and mentor junior pilots, ensuring their continuous professional development.
Perform missions including, but not limited to, casualty evacuation, maritime patrol, and experimental test flights.
Ensure mission readiness through detailed planning, risk assessment, and coordination.
Monitor and enforce compliance with safety protocols and aviation regulations.
Serve as the primary point of contact for mission-critical communication and coordination.
Review and analyze flight data and mission outcomes for continuous improvement.
Facilitate training programs and drills to maintain a high state of preparedness.
Liaise with engineering teams to address and resolve technical issues.
Participate in strategic planning and operational decision-making processes.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Minimum of 3,000 hours of total flight time.
Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with instrument and multi-engine rating without limitations.
FAA issued Class II Medical Certificate.
Able to pass a FAA/Military Pilot Background Check and mandatory drug and alcohol screen.
A minimum of 1500 hours total fixed-wing as pilot-in-command (PIC) time in a multi-engine turbo prop aircraft, jet aircraft or combination thereof in aircraft with GTOW 12,500 or greater.
Able to meet current DoD and Combatant Command requirements for deployed locations.
Willing to deploy OCONUS on an approximate 60/30 rotation.
Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities.
Extensive knowledge of advanced aviation systems and regulations.
A Current/Valid US Passport with the ability to obtain a visa for international travel.
Ability to successfully pass pre-deployment medical assessment.
Be willing and able to work extended hours, holidays, and shift schedules as required.
Ability to deploy for an extended amount of time to various OCONUS operating locations.
An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required day 1 of employment

NOTE: A United States Government Security Clearance is required for employment. Applicants who do not currently have a USG security clearance are welcome to apply and, if selected, will be processed for a USG security clearance by SNC prior to employment. Employment will begin once the USG security clearance is granted. If applicant is unable to obtain USG security clearance, the offer of employment will be withdrawn.

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.

NOTE: Please list hours per airframe on submitted resume. Candidates with only rotary wing or single engine hours will not be considered for this role. Qualifications We Prefer:

Military flight training background.
Previous ISR experience
Previous Dash 8 experience
Previous OCONUS experience
Experience in leadership roles within combat or operational missions.
Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certification.
Advanced degrees in aviation or aerospace disciplines.
Experience with experimental and advanced aircraft systems.
Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.
Recent mission completion and/or prior service.
US Military survival and/or physiological training.

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AviHire Cost of Living Snapshot: Shalimar, Florida

What aviation pay actually covers in Shalimar — AviHire's snapshot of median income, housing, and everyday prices from U.S. Census Bureau data (2023 5-Year ACS estimates).

Median Household Income

$108,182

Median Rent

$2,162/mo

Median Home Value

$463,900

Gasoline (1 gal)

$5.98

Restaurant Meal

$25.62

Milk (1 L)

$1.62

Eggs (dozen)

$3.05

Rent runs about 24.0% of median income in Shalimar — affordable by the common 30%-of-income guideline.

AviHire Cost of Living Snapshot, compiled from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023), with fuel and grocery prices from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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