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22 Feb 2022

Full-Time F-35 Operational Test Director – Senior

BGI, LLC – Posted by cpetrella Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, United States

Job Description

As a member of the BGI team, you will lead dynamic Operational Test & Evaluation programs for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft at Nellis AFB, NV.  BGI is searching for full-time Test Directors with prior experience in tactical aviation to develop, plan and execute F-35 Operational Test Missions with a team of qualified White Force participants and Operational Analysts.  BGI Test Directors will work hand-in-hand with engineers and end-users to determine the most effective and efficient test events for this leading edge platform.  Full-time candidates must reside in the Las Vegas, NV area (relocation negotiable).  Positions are available immediately.

 

Job Responsibilities

As Operational Test Director for the F-35 JSF, you will measure F-35 effectiveness in operationally representative environments using test plans and tactics documents as guides.  You will lead a team of engineers, analysts, pilots and support staff in the execution of dynamic test events conducted in both synthetic and real-world environments across the full spectrum of warfighting domains.

 

Test Directors shall be familiar with air warfare and tactics in one or more mission areas including Defensive Counter-Air, Offensive Counter-Air, Destruction/Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses, Close Air Support, Air Interdiction (air-to-surface strike), and weapons live fire events.

 

Test Directors will perform a variety of duties in a control room atmosphere during a test event, such as assessing test objectives, observing flight safety issues, documenting discrepancies as well as functional/operational deficiencies and other real-time scenario assessments to ensure safe and effective test execution.

REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Prior experience as a tactical aviation pilot/operator
  • Knowledgeable on 4th/5th generation air warfare mission and tactics
  • Knowledgeable of threat tactics and capabilities
  • Prior Operational/Developmental Test experience (preferred)
  • Strong written and aural communication skills.  Attention to detail
  • Ability to convert technical knowledge into easily understood terms.
  • Must be a US citizen and able to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance

How to Apply

Please visit our website - www.bgi-llc.com - to apply online.

Job Categories: Pilot. Job Types: Full-Time.

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