NASA
Aerospace Engineer, AST, Research Pilot (Direct Hire)
Edwards AFB, California
Sponsorship not specified$161k-$197kDetected 1 day ago
Aerospace EngineeringResearch
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88Lottery-free
Cap-exempt (no lottery)100
Sponsors year-round90
Entry-level history60
PERM / green-card track50
Fits your clock70
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About the role
- Certificate and Rating: A current Federal Aviation Administration commercial pilot's license with an instrument rating OR A pilot and instrument rating from the armed services.
- Flight Hours: 1,500 hours of pilot-in-command (or first pilot) flight time that included at least 500 hours in jet aircraft having at least 3,000 pounds of thrust per engine.
- To receive proper consideration, you must: Submit a copy of your license (front and back) with your application AND Ensure that your flight hours are indicated in your resume.
Requirements
- To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the
- Performing Pilot in command experience in transport or bomber type aircraft
Compensation
- $161k-$197k
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