JOB ID: 722321BR
Date posted: Apr. 13, 2026
Description:
You will be a C-130J 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.
As a Lockheed Martin C-130 Pilot your responsibilities will include:
- Conduct production acceptance, functional check, and engineering test 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 pilot input to flight test, production, engineering, training, customer support, advanced development and business development teams
- Define requirements and develop Statement of Work for C-130 aircraft 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
- Review, validate, verify, and update aircraft flight manuals
- Provide classroom, simulator, and flight instruction for company and customer aircrew
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Basic Qualifications:
- Pilot with at least 2000 hours Pilot-In-Command (PIC) time in multiengine aircraft
- 200 hours PIC during engineering and/or acceptance flights in multiengine transport type aircraft
- 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
- 300 hours PIC in transport type aircraft
- Current and qualified as a C-130J Instructor Pilot or Flight Examiner
- 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
- 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:
Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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:
Part-Time as assigned by leader
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:
Part-Time
Shift:
First
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
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