Test Pilot C-130J-Level 5

**Description:** **We are** _Lockheed Martin_ You will be a C/-130J Test Pilot for the C/-130 Flight Operations team/. Our team is responsible for conducting acceptance check flights of newly assembled C/-130J aircraft and flight test of modified aircraft/. We are where the "Rubber meets the Road" for all new C/-130J aircraft and capabilities coming out of our Marietta plant/. **What You Will Be Doing** As the Test Pilot your responsibilities will include: - Plan, develop, and execute experimental test flights on C/-130J, C/-5M, and other AMMM aircraft to verify airworthiness, determine performance capability, validate and verify spec compliance, and assess operational suitability - Conduct engineering ground and flight tests - Conduct production acceptance and functional check flights on new or modified aircraft - Pilot AMMM aircraft on delivery and ferry flights - Pilot AMMM aircraft on airshow demonstrations - Conduct demonstration flights with customers, government officials, or media representative to exhibit performance, flying qualities and system capabilities - Provide experimental test pilot input to flight test, production, engineering, training, customer support, advanced development and business development teams - Define requirements and develop Statement of Work for AMMM aircraft testing, production acceptance, training, and engineering design support - Define requirements and develop Statement of Work for AMMM aircraft testing, production acceptance, training, and engineering design support - Develop and review ground and flight test plans - Conduct Safety Reviews, First Flight Readiness Reviews and Design Reviews - Develop Temporary Operating Procedures and Aircraft Operating Limitations for flight test programs - Review, validate, verify, and update aircraft flight manuals - Provide classroom, simulator, and flight instruction for company and customer aircrew /*/* Must be a US Citizen/. This position is located at a facility that requires special access/. /*/* **What's In It For You:** From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here/. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus /-if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you/. This position is in Marietta, GA à Discover Marietta/. **Basic Qualifications:** - Military Test Pilot School /(TPS/) graduate from a US DOD/-approved school - Pilot with at least 1500 hours Pilot/-In/-Command /(PIC/) time in multiengine aircraft - 100 hours PIC during engineering and/or acceptance flights in multiengine transport type aircraft - Experimental flight test experience - FAA Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot /(ATP/) certificate - Current or formerly qualified military Instructor Pilot - Current FAA Second Class or First Class medical or able to obtain within 30 days of hiring - Secret Security Clearance **Desired Skills:** - Top Secret Security Clearance or able to obtain - FAA Licenses: Airline Transport Pilot /(ATP/) /- Airplane Multi/-engine Land - Flight Instructor /(CFI/) - Airplane Multi/-engine and/or Instrument Airplane - L/-382J or L/-382 Type Rating - 300 hours PIC in transport type aircraft - Current and qualified as a C/-130J Instructor Pilot or Flight Examiner - Current and qualified as a strategic tanker pilot /(KC/-135, KC/-10, KC/-46, or AB/-330 MRT/) - C/-130J and/or strategic tanker flight test experience - Instructor Experience /- courseware development, platform and simulator instruction, and in/-flight instruction - Experience in writing and reviewing technical publications - Experience with AFI 10/-220 / DCMA INST 8210/-1 and contract flight operations - Experience with C/-130J Tactical Operations and/or Special Operations - Experience with Strategic Tanker aerial refueling operations - Experience as a C/-5 pilot - Experience as a P/-3 pilot - Current or previously qualified to conduct C/-130 Functional or Acceptance Check Flight /(FCF/ACF/) operations - Experience in legacy C/-130 models /(e/.g/. C/-130H, KC/-130T/) - Graduate of weapons or tactics school, safety school, or advanced instrument school - Current passport - Willing to work evenings and weekends and willing to travel domestically and internationally for up to 30 days at a time **Security Clearance Statement:** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration/. **Clearance Level:** Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years **Other Important Information You Should Know** **Expression of Interest:** 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/. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings/. **Ability to Work Remotely:** Onsite Full/-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility/. **Work Schedules:** Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees/. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed/. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits/. **Schedule for this Position:** 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week **Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer/. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics/.** **The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 /- 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration/.** At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges/. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work/. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility/. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work/. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility/. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role/. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications/. **Experience Level:** Experienced Professional **Business Unit:** AERONAUTICS COMPANY **Relocation Available:** Possible **Career Area:** Test Engineering **Type:** Full/-Time **Shift:** First

Created: 2026-04-02