Integration Innovation (i3)

Defense contractor delivering missile, cyber engineering

Global Hawk Pilot

Aviation Operations & Aircraft MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeEdwards AFB, CA, USA$170k - $190k

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and 7 years of aviation experience are required.
Experience as a flight operations crew member is required.
A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single Engine Land privileges and an Instrument Rating is required.
At least 500 hours of flight experience as Pilot in Command is required.
A current Class II or higher FAA medical certificate is required.
U.S. citizenship is required.
The ability to obtain and maintain the security clearance level required for the position is required.
The ability to read and comprehend technical manuals, instructions, procedures, safety instructions, memos, and reports is required.
The ability to write clearly enough to relay data, details, and information is required.
The ability to perform shop math is required.
The ability to speak clearly and concisely to relay information is required.
Knowledge of office administration and procedures is required.
Sound judgment and relationship management skills are required.
The ability to communicate effectively, including in discussions and written documents, and deliver feedback clearly and tactfully is required.
The ability to interact professionally and courteously with diverse customers and staff is required.
The ability to work independently and be accountable for accurate and complete results is required.
Organization and attention to detail are required.
The ability to work independently and in a team environment is required.
The ability to analyze information and respond appropriately is required.
The ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and multitask is required.
The ability to provide customer service and work under pressure is required.
The physical ability to lift, carry, push, pull, see, hear, stoop, crouch, feel, handle, and perform manual dexterity tasks is required.
The ability to tolerate deployed outdoor conditions, including inclement weather, rain, humidity, cold, extreme heat, and potential exposure to dust, fumes, odors, chemicals, and confined spaces is required.
Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision and depth perception are required.
The ability to work day or night on the flight line, potentially in high noise, and fly missions of up to 10 hours at high altitude in a confined space is required.
The ability to meet the physiological demands and risks normally associated with flying is required.
Regular and punctual attendance is required; additional hours may occasionally be needed beyond the regular Monday-Friday schedule.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute ground and flight operations of NASA RQ-4 Global Hawks.
Serve as Pilot in Command and, if qualified, as an instructor on RQ-4 aircraft.
Develop procedures for aircraft modifications as needed.
Participate in developing operational, training, and safety procedures.
Conduct ground and flight tests of modified aircraft.
Ensure compliance with NASA regulations, policies, and procedures; company policies and procedures; and FAA regulations.
Work with the FAA on Certificates of Authorization to allow flights in the National Airspace.
Participate in all aspects of flight operations, including crew resource management, mission planning, briefings and debriefings, lessons learned, and ground and flight safety planning and execution.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel for routine deployed operations within and outside the continental United States.

Desired Qualifications

A Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field is preferred.
Military flight experience is highly desirable.
RQ-4 Global Hawk experience is preferred.
Flight test experience, a multiengine rating, an Airline Transport Pilot certificate, crew aircraft experience, and aviation instructor experience are preferred.
Experience working with Certificates of Authorization with the FAA is highly desirable.

Overview

i3 is searching for a Global Hawk Pilot to join our team at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC)! Responsible for planning and execution of ground and flight operations of NASA RQ-4 Global Hawks. Serves as PIC and if qualified Instructor on RQ-4 aircraft. May develop new procedures for new aircraft modifications. Participates in development of operational, training and safety procedures. Conducts ground and flight tests of modified aircraft. Ensures compliance with NASA regulations, policies, and procedures, company policy and procedures and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. Works on Certificates of Authorization (COA) with the FAA to allow flight in the National Airspace. Will be involved with all aspects of a flight operation to include but are not limited to: Crew Resource management, mission planning, briefing and debriefings, lessons learned, ground and flight safety execution and planning. Other duties as assigned. AFRC aircraft are located at Edwards Air Force Base, California. Deployed operations, both CONUS and OCONUS, are routine for these aircrew positions. Will require some travel.

Pay Range $170,000-$190,000.

The pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, geographic location, and any applicable laws.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree plus 7 years of aviation experience.
Position requires experience as a flight operations crew member.
Must have a FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate, Airplane Single Engine Land privileges with Instrument Rating.
Minimum of 500 hours of flight experience as Pilot in Command
Current Class II or higher FAA medical certificate.
U.S. Citizenship is required.

Security Clearance:

Must be able to obtain and maintain the level of clearance required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

BS Degree in STEM.
Military flight experience highly desirable.
RQ-4 Global Hawk experience.
Flight test experience, multi-engine rated, ATP, crew aircraft experience, aviation instructor experience also preferred.
Experience working Certificates of Authorizations (COAs) with the FAA highly desirable.

Knowledge/Skills

Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals and instructions; procedures, safety instructions, memos, reports.
Ability to write at a level to relay data, details and information.
Ability to perform shop math.
Ability to speak clearly and concisely to relay information.
Knowledge of office administration and procedures.
Exceptional judgment capabilities and relationship management skills.
Excellent communication, teamwork, and client service skills; ability to clearly communicate in discussions and written documents, and to deliver feedback clearly and tactfully.
Interact with a diverse array of customers and staff in a professional and courteous manner.
Work independently with accountability for accurate and complete results.
Be extremely organized and exceptionally detail oriented.
Work well both independently and in a team environment.
Be energized by a fast-paced work environment.
Must be able to communicate with others effectively.
Analyze information and respond appropriately.
Manage time wisely and prioritize tasks.
Provide superior customer service. 
Multi-task in a pleasant manner.
Work well under pressure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Light to medium work. Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, see, hear, stoop, crouch, feel, handle; manual dexterity.
Outside work. Ability to tolerate conditions in a deployed environment to include inclement weather, rain, humidity, cold and extreme heat. May be exposed to dust, fumes, odors, chemicals, and confined spaces.
Close, distance, color and peripheral vision and depth perception.
Office conditions: Moderate noise level. May be required to sit at computer station and/or type on keyboard for extended periods of time. May be required to lift objects such as laptop and office copy paper. May be required to view and read computer monitor for extended periods of time. May be required to take verbal messages per phone and face-to-face contact. Will occasionally be required to stand and walk to deliver items within office or on the flight line.
Flight line working conditions: Will be required to work day or night. May be exposed to high noise levels. May be required to fly long missions (up to 10 hours) at high altitude in a confined space. May be subject to the altitude or physiological risks normally associated with flying.
Regular i3 hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, however, additional hours may be required on occasion. Regular and punctual attendance is required.

About i3

Founded in 2007, Integration Innovation, Inc. (i3) is headquartered in Huntsville, AL, with additional offices in Orlando, FL, and the National Capital Region. We are a 100% team member-owned mid-tier integrator with over 800 employee-owners, and our culture speaks for itself: we've earned ten Best Places to Work® awards, driven by strong employee engagement, transparent leadership, and a genuine commitment to communication.

i3 team members operate at the leading edge of national defense across a broad range of technical disciplines, from systems and software engineering to modeling, simulation, and training solutions to cybersecurity, digital engineering, and enterprise IT. We also take products from prototype through production, bringing that same engineering rigor to manufacturing and delivering hardware at scale. For candidates, that means a rare opportunity: the innovation and mission focus of an engineering services company paired with the hands-on impact of building and delivering real solutions that benefit the Warfighter, all inside an employee-owned company where your contributions directly shape both the mission and your ownership stake in the business.

About the Company

Integration Innovation (i3)

Defense contractor delivering missile, cyber engineering

Integration Innovation, Inc. (i3) provides engineering and technical services to the U.S. Department of Defense, covering missile and aviation engineering, C5ISR, cybersecurity, electronic warfare, and virtual training. Its work is project-based and delivered through government contracts and IDIQ vehicles, with teams performing systems engineering, software and DevSecOps, modeling and simulation, and hands-on flight operations, testing, and training. The company differentiates itself by being 100% employee-owned through an ESOP since 2021 and by offering a broad, end-to-end set of capabilities from a single vendor, anchored by its Huntsville headquarters near Redstone Arsenal. i3’s goal is to support mission-critical defense programs in missile defense, hypersonics, and UAS integration while growing through federal contracts and an ownership-driven workplace culture.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Huntsville, AL
Founded: 2007

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