C-130 Production/Training Pilot with Security Clearance

About the Team

Our C-130 Flight Operations team is where the "rubber meets the road" for all new C-130J aircraft and capabilities emerging from our Marietta plant. We are responsible for conducting acceptance check flights of newly assembled aircraft and flight testing of modified platforms. As a Lockheed Martin C-130 Pilot, you will be part of a group of some of the greatest minds in the industry, using our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

About the Role

You will serve as the primary pilot for production acceptance, functional checks, and engineering test flights on new or modified C-130J aircraft. Your day-to-day will involve piloting aircraft on delivery and ferry flights, as well as leading airshow demonstrations and conducting demonstration flights for customers, government officials, and media representatives to exhibit performance and system capabilities.

Beyond the cockpit, you will provide critical pilot input to flight test, production, engineering, and business development teams. You will help define requirements, develop Statements of Work, and review ground and flight test plans. This role also includes conducting safety reviews, validating aircraft flight manuals, and providing classroom, simulator, and flight instruction for both company and customer aircrew.

Hiring Process & Application

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. If a match is identified, you may be contacted for this and future openings.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 to 30 days of the requisition posting date to receive optimal consideration. The specific weekly schedule, which includes part-time remote telework and time at a designated facility, will be discussed during the hiring process.

Culture & Equal Opportunity

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

With flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits, we enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. Our diverse career opportunities are designed to propel, develop, and boost agility.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a US Citizen for consideration. The required clearance level is Secret with an Investigation or CV date within 5 years.