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L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

Lead Pilot - 757 Pilot

Aviation Operations & Aircraft MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSandston, VA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
  • Familiarity or experience with FAA FAR Parts 91, 121, 125, or 135 is preferred.
  • Ability to successfully complete a Boeing 757 type rating and a G550 type rating if required.
  • Experience interfacing daily with customers at numerous levels.
  • Ability to read, speak, and write English.
  • Ability to move 50–75 pounds above the head.
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions as needed.
  • Willingness and ability to work assigned shifts seven days a week, 12 hours a day, to support company objectives.
  • Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience; alternatively, a graduate degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience; in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
  • Minimum of 3,000 total flight hours.
  • Minimum of 1,000 Pilot in Command flight hours.
  • Minimum of 1,500 multi-engine turbine hours.
  • Airline Transport Pilot certificate, with experience in aircraft with a maximum takeoff gross weight of 74,000 pounds or greater.
  • Class II FAA Flight Physical; First Class if age 65 or older.
  • Ability to obtain an airport clearance/security badge from the FAA.
  • Current experience with 500 hours on Boeing 757/767 aircraft is preferred.
  • RVSM training is preferred.
  • International experience is preferred.
  • Highly skilled, with a high degree of tact and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Outstanding organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform as a Boeing 757 pilot as a member of a select team of professional flight crews and maintenance personnel, ensuring operations, training, and safety management goals are met.
  • Adhere to all scheduling, coordinating, training, certification, and qualification requirements.
  • Comply with crew flight and duty time limitations and standard operating procedures.
  • Coordinate closely with the customer to maintain a culture of safety and efficient procedures that support outstanding customer service.
  • Travel on short notice and remain on standby as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Active U.S. Secret or Top Secret security clearance is highly preferred.

About the Company

L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

L3Harris Technologies provides advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems for governments and commercial customers. Its products include sensors, communications, and propulsion—such as tactical radios, night-vision gear, satellite payloads, missile defense, and space propulsion—delivered as integrated systems for operations across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company blends legacy technologies from two joining giants with newer capabilities, faster acquisition cycles, and a focus on missiles, space, and resilient communications to field solutions quickly. Its goal is to be a trusted, scale-ready provider of next‑generation defense and intelligence capabilities for national security and related customers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Melbourne, FL
Founded
1895

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