Full-Time

Sr Pilot

Posted on 3/26/2025

Sierra Nevada Coporation

Sierra Nevada Coporation

1,001-5,000 employees

No salary listed

Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

Eglin AFB, FL, USA

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Flight Dynamics
Aerospace Engineering
Requirements
  • Typically 10 or more years of relevant experience
  • Commercial Pilot Certificate with single or multi-engine and instrument rating without limitations
  • FAA issued Second Class Medical Certificate
  • Ability 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
  • Ability to meet current DoD and Combatant Command pandemic restriction requirements for deployed locations
  • Ability to deploy for a minimum of 90 days to various OCONUS operating locations
  • Active Current Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
Desired Qualifications
  • FAA Issued Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field of study
  • Recent mission completion and/or prior service
  • US Military survival and/or physiological training
  • 2000 hours total fixed-wing time as pilot-in-command (PIC) or second-in-command (SIC) in a multi-engine turbo-prop aircraft, jet aircraft or combination thereof with GTOW 12,500 or greater
  • Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, NASA or US Military
Sierra Nevada Coporation

Sierra Nevada Coporation

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Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Sparks, Nevada

Founded

1963

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for logistics drones boosts SNC's defense market opportunities.
  • Muon Space partnership enhances SNC's RF sensing capabilities, opening new commercial opportunities.
  • Strategic partnerships in 'Doomsday' aircraft program leverage diverse expertise for defense projects.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in space technology sector challenges SNC's market position.
  • Potential delays in T-45 replacement program may impact SNC's collaboration with Turkish Aerospace.
  • Reliance on external partnerships poses risks if partners face operational challenges.

What makes Sierra Nevada Coporation unique

  • SNC's Vindlér constellation offers advanced RF collection and analytics capabilities.
  • SNC repurposes commercial aircraft for specialized military applications, enhancing cost efficiency.
  • SNC integrates cutting-edge technologies in aerospace manufacturing with Wichita State University.

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Company News

GovCon Wire
Dec 10th, 2024
Andrew Auerbach Named Sierra Nevada Technology VP

Andrew Auerbach, a technology executive in the defense and intelligence sectors, has joined Sierra Nevada Corp. as vice president of technology, GovCon Wire has learned.

Defense Daily
Dec 6th, 2024
Navy Picks SNC To Develop More Prototype Logistics Drones

Navy picks SNC to develop more prototype logistics drones.

Simple Flying
Dec 3rd, 2024
The Sierra Nevada Rapcon-X Conducts Its Maiden Flight

On Friday, November 22nd, Sierra Nevada Corporation, which is headquartered in Sparks, Nevada, officially announced the first flight of its next-generation aircraft platform.

Dayton Daily News
Dec 2nd, 2024
NEW DETAILS: Sierra Nevada transfers 'Doomsday' plane from Dayton

SNC said it is working with a Wichita State University team to take advantage of that university's experience in composites and advanced materials, digital twin software, advanced manufacturing technologies and other areas.

ExecutiveBiz
Nov 12th, 2024
Jim Hanley Joins SNC as Strategic Initiatives VP

Sierra Nevada Corporation has named Jim Hanley as vice president of its strategic initiatives.