Fighter Pilot \- Luke AFB Description Fighter Pilot Who We Are Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi\-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide\. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch\. Things that move people\. Protect soldiers\. Power industries\. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems\. This role is in Textron System's Airborne Tactical Advantage Company \( ATAC \) business area\. Visit TextronSystems\.com & Lycoming\.com to read more about who we are and the products we make\! Textron Systems \- ATAC provides tactical flight training and adversary aggressor services for U\.S\. Navy, Marine and Air Force pilots\. ATAC operates simultaneously across eight sites and two continents and comprises the world's largest outsourced civilian, tactical airborne training organization and proudly provides the highest quality live training to Squadrons, Air Wings, and Battle Groups\. Job Summary + Fly the Dassault Mirage F1 in regular support of U\.S\. Air Force training and readiness missions\. Fly in support of 5th Generation Fighter operational and conversion syllabus and continuation training missions\. Support large force employment missions\. +

Air Force Contract:

Conduct flight operations from Luke AFB or deployed locations\. Deploy as required to various locations\.

+ Job Responsibilities

+ Employ the ATAC fighter aircraft throughout their flight envelope as a surrogate Adversary for USAF aircrew or large force employment exercise\.

+ Maintain FAA instrument currency, First Class medical certification, adversary mission qualifications and associated mission currencies, to include low level, dynamic mission, and unlimited air combat tactics maneuvering in the high\-G environment\.

+ Attend mass briefings, adversary coordination briefings and other pre\-flight briefings\. Plan and fly adversary missions\. Accomplish flight debriefings and attend mass debriefings\.

+ Adhere to all training rules and pre\-briefed maneuvering restrictions\.

+ Collect and disseminate lessons learned\.

+ Accomplish necessary ground training prior to flights\.

+ Deploy as required to support mission requirements\. +

Additional Duties:

Act as, or support the individual responsible for, pilot Scheduling, Training, Standards & Evaluation, Safety, or other Program Management duties as required\. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

+ Previously DoD Tactically Trained Fighter Pilot

+ Previously qualified 4\-Ship/Division Flight Lead + 700 hours Pilot in Command \( PIC \) of any fixed wing DOD \-owned/operated fighter aircraft + 100 hours PIC at night

+ Logged 100 hours PIC time in the past 12 months

+ Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate

+ FAA Commercial or ATP , Airplane Single Engine Land Privileges

+ Secret Security Clearance, US Citizen

+ Specific Air Force Contract Qualifications + 1200 hours total PIC of a tactical military aircraft

+ Current in a tactical fighter aircraft within the last 5 years

+ Desired Qualifications

+ USAF WIC graduate, USAF adversary qualification

+ USNFWS / NAWDC / TOPGUN graduate

+ TPS graduate

+ DoD military Instructor Pilot qualification

+ Mission Commander qualification

+ Military or Civilian Flight Examiner qualification

+ Functional Check Flight Pilot qualification

+ NVG Instructor, CRM Instructor

+ FAA CFI \(I\) Certificate

+ Familiarization with DoD Commercial Air Services industry

+ FAA Authorized Experimental Aircraft \( AEA \) privileges

+ DoD Safety School or Board President Course graduate

+ Squadron Command experience

+ Active fighter flying

+ Actively flying How We Care At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful\. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop\. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace\. Below are just a few examples\!

+ Flexible Work Schedules

+ Education Assistance

+ Career Development & Training Opportunities

+ Wellness Program \(including Fitness Reimbursement\)

+ Medical, Dental, Vision & 401\(K\) with Company Funding

+ Paid Parental Leave Are you a Military Veteran? Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country\. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company\.

AI Readiness:

Textron expects employees to use AI\-enabled tools responsibly and effectively\. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI\-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards\. Prior experience with specific tools is not required - we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment\. EEO Statement Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex \(including pregnancy and sexual orientation\), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law\. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information\. Preference given to Veterans of the U\. S\. Armed Forces\.

Recruiting Company:

Airborne Tactical Advantage Company ( ATAC )

Primary Location:

US-Arizona Job Function:

Flight Operations Schedule:

Full-time Job Level:

Individual Contributor Job Type:

Experienced Shift:

First Shift Travel:

Yes, 20 % of the

Time Job Posting:

08/12/2026, 10:08:41

AM Job Number:

344339 To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account