CareerPlan

Operational Test Pilot & Exercise Integration Lead

Los Angeles, CAFull-time2026-10-26 → 2026-11-10

Core

Serve as a pilot for Hermeus flight operations, lead mission planning and execution for flight test and demonstration events, and act as the lead integrator for joint and service exercise participation.

Role type

Senior operational test pilot and exercise integration lead

Builds

High-speed aircraft systems for the Department of War and allied forces

Domain

Defense aviation / Aerospace

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Flight test operations, mission planning, airspace integration, joint exercise coordination, program management, flight operations product development, engineering liaison

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Serve as a pilot for Hermeus flight operations, including development and execution of normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures; Lead mission planning and execution for company flight test and demonstration events; Own range and airspace integration for flight activity; Act as Hermeus' lead integrator and coordinator for joint and service exercise participation; Build and maintain the operational relationships that make flight happen; Provide the operator's perspective to engineering and program teams; Develop and maintain flight operations products; Own program management for Flight Test as a Service engagements