E-2 Test Weapon System Operator – Aircrew

E-2 Test Weapon System Operator – Aircrew

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen with an active DoD secret clearance.
• At least ten years of work experience.
• Past or current designation as an E-2 Combat Information Center Officer (CICO), Mission Commander (MC) or Air Intercept Controller (AIC) is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree (degree in Engineering/Technical Degree preferred).
• A minimum of 1000 hours in Navy aircraft and 500 hours in E-2C/D is required.
• Must be able to pass the physical and training qualification requirements to provide contract aircrew support, including completion of US Navy aviation physiology and water survival qualifications, as well as annual FAA Class II flight physical.

Responsibilities

• Supports Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Zero (VX-20) E-2C/D developmental test and evaluation at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Patuxent River, MD.
• Participates in E-2 developmental flight testing as a Test Weapon System Operator.
• Performs a variety of tasks that support flight testing including development of test plans and detailed test procedures, pre-mission planning, mission briefing, conducting functional check and engineering test flights, evaluation of simulator devices, data collection during ground and flight tests, post-flight liaison with maintenance and engineering representatives, mission debriefing, drafting post-flight reports/deficiencies and participation in technical meetings.
• Most work will be conducted on-site at NAS Patuxent River, MD; however, some domestic travel will be required in support of flight test activities.
• Must be able to operate in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment. Must be able to operate effectively at remote work sites without direct supervision. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and similar computer-based productivity applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of one of the following is a plus: U.S. Naval Test Pilot School (TPS), U.S. Air Force TPS, Empire TPS or EPNER TPS.
• E-2D experience and two (2) years RDT&E flight experience is desired, but not required.