Sr. Jet Pilot - Global 6500 (Deploy Only)
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
Shalimar, Florida
Application Deadline
September 20, 2026
Description
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute complex flight missions across diverse operational environments.
- Supervise and mentor junior pilots, ensuring their continuous professional development.
- 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.
- Ensure full compliance with FAA regulation, ICAO standards, and applicable customer/contract Flight and Ground Operating Procedures (FGOPs).
Qualifications You Must Have
- 6+ years of experience.
- Minimum of 3,000 hours of total flight time.
- Includes 2,000 multi-engine turbine hours for such aircraft.
- At least 2,000 hours as PIC including 1,500 hours as PIC in type or similar aircraft.
- FAA 2nd Class Medical.
- Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with instrument and multi-engine ratings, and/or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certification.
- Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities.
- Extensive knowledge of advanced aviation systems and regulations.
- Ability to pass an 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.
- Ability to deploy for an extended amount of time to various OCONUS operating locations.
- Ability to meet current DoD and Combatant Command requirements for deployed locations.
- Successfully pass a pre-deployment medical assessment.
- Must be willing and able to work extended hours, holidays, and shift schedules as required.
- Current/valid passport and able to obtain a visa to travel internationally.
- Willing to deploy OCONUS on an approximate 60/60 rotation.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Military flight training background.
- Experience in leadership roles within combat or operational missions.
- Advanced degrees in aviation or aerospace disciplines.
- 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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