New

Experimental Test Pilot, Principal - B-1B Instructor Pilot

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
$170,000.00 - $220,000.00 / yr
401(k)
United States, California, Edwards Air Force Base
Jun 12, 2026
Serve as Pilot-In-Command on the B-1B at Edwards AFB and other CONUS locations.Plan, coordinate, and conduct test and other mission types in support of flight test programs. Ensure safety of flight and positive communications with external agencies based on real time operational considerations. Responsibilities as an MTSI Pilot may include: Functions as Pilot-in-Command. Performs aircrew duties per aircraft flight manuals and associated directives. Serve as a project pilot and perform inherent duties such as test/safety plan, watch item/deficiency, and test report writing and editing. Communicates flight details and conducts pre- and post-flight briefings. Performs as a member of an integrated team to ensure safe and efficient operation of the aircraft(s) by adhering to the principles of crew resource management and company/regulatory guidance. Plans and conducts inflight pilot duties of production aircraft. Directs and executes required maneuvers to verify system configuration, aircraft navigation and performance. Validates aircraft operation and configuration to meet approved production flight test requirements. Performs Instructor and Evaluator Pilot duties. Instructs pilots during upgrade, recurrent and transition training. Evaluates and approves pilots for qualification on associated aircraft. Perform as a Test Conductor (TC) and/or Test Director (TD), as required.Duties include the following: Creating and reviewing test plans, test cards, and safety plans. Scheduling resources for test events. Leading test mission briefs, execution in Mission Control Rooms (MCRs) or similar, and debriefs. Completing post-test mission reporting requirements. Required: Minimum of 8 years' experience piloting the B-1B Graduate of a military Test Pilot School (TPS) OR have the ability to obtain a Non-TPS Approval per DCMA 8210.1D. Minimum of 1,500 hours as PIC Minimum of 100 hours PIC on engineering test flights. Job requires FAA commercial certificate (SE Land and/or ME Land, Instrument Airplane) with the appropriate endorsements. Minimum of FAA Class I medical certificate. Maturity and professionalism to interface with a team of discipline engineers in a Mission Control Room. Work well in either a team environment or independently. Position requires willingness to accept changing and evolving roles & responsibilities in support of customers' requirements and needs. Desired:* Prior experience performing P&FQ/flight sciences, loads/structures, and propulsion integration testing. Prior experience with weapons, sensors, and Electronic Warfare (EW) testing. Prior experience performing software testing. Experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) efforts. Ability to obtain TC/TD qualification. Education Requirements:* Bachelor's degree is required. Master's degree desired. Clearance Requirements: Active Top Secret.SAP/SCI Eligibility required. Travel: Approximately 10 - 25% travel may be required. U.S. Citizenship is required. The pay range for this position in California is $170,000/year to $220,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI's internal or external careers site. #LI-RR1 #MTSIjobs #mtsi #LI-Onsite Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year. Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year Flexible schedules 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December) Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide. For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.