Overview
Integration Innovation, Inc. (i3) is recruiting a full-time ER-2 Research Pilot to support NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, California. Requisition5310 covers ER-2 (U-2S) operations and other assigned NASA aircraft, with routine deployments within and outside the United States. The employer advertises an annual pay range of $185,000 to $195,000. U-2 pilot experience is required; 1,000 hours on the U-2 is desired, and U-2 currency within the last five years is highly desired. Applicants need at least 1,500 pilot-in-command hours and must satisfy the stated FAA or military pilot qualification, medical and security requirements. Apply through the employer’s linked iCIMS application for requisition5310.
Responsibilities
- Perform NASA research and support flying in accordance with FAA, manufacturer and other applicable directives.
- Maintain operational, aircraft-system and emergency-procedure proficiency.
- Participate in i3 and NASA continuation training and operational briefings.
- Support deployed operations and flight scheduling or records as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher required; engineering, physical science, life science or mathematics focus is desired.
- Hold an FAA commercial pilot licence with instrument, multiengine and single-engine land ratings, or armed-services pilot and instrument ratings.
- Have at least 1,500 PIC hours and U-2 pilot experience.
- At least 1,000 U-2 hours is desired; U-2 currency within five years is highly desired.
- Hold a current US passport and pass random drug screening.
- Pass NASA flight medical certification and meet position security requirements.
- Be able to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance.
- Maintain proficiency under the employer’s named NASA and flight-operations directives.
Benefits
NASA provides required aircrew training, qualification checks and periodic flight physicals through an authorised flight surgeon.
Compensation: USD 185,000–195,000 per year
