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Corporate Pilot IV

General Atomics

Poway, CAFull-time$119–208K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$119–208K/yr
Location
Poway, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

FAA Commercial Pilot Multi-Engine Land Instrument RatingCurrent FAA Second Class Medical CertificateSecret clearance

Job overview

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems seeks an experienced Corporate Pilot to support its Shuttle Flight Operations group in Poway, California. The pilot conducts ground and flight operations, operates company aircraft, and supports safety, training, aircraft modifications, and customer demonstrations. The role also addresses complex technical issues and provides leadership to less experienced staff.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Flight OperationsModified Aircraft FlyingMission PlanningWork CoordinationCustomer FocusAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationComputer OperationsComputer ApplicationsIndependent WorkTeam Leadership

Qualifications

Four-Year Technical Degree or Equivalent Experience9+ Years Ground and Flight OperationsFAA Commercial Pilot Multi-Engine Land Instrument RatingCurrent FAA Second Class Medical Certificate3000+ Hours Total Pilot Time2000+ Hours Pilot in Command750+ Hours Cross Country150+ Hours Instrument1000+ Hours Turbine AircraftAbility to Obtain DoD ClearanceAbility to Travel Domestically and InternationallyAbility to Work Extended Hours

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Full job description

58607BR

Job Summary:

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Corporate Pilot to join our company. In this position, you will directly support the Shuttle Flight Operations group based out of Poway, CA.

With minimal supervision, this position is responsible for ground and flight operations including mission planning, briefing, debriefing, Crew Resource Management (CRM), flight plan test reviews, aircraft modification efforts, and company training. Operates company aircraft in flight and ensures the highest level of safety during all mission types. Provides advanced technical solutions to a wide range of highly complex problems where erroneous decisions or recommendations could result in serious project delays.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for flight operations including mission planning, briefing, debriefing, Crew Resource Management (CRM), flight plan test reviews, aircraft modification efforts, and company training.

  • Pilot aircraft with responsibility for safety of airplane, passengers, and crew.

  • Identify and assess advanced technical issues and determine and develop solutions. Coordinate with maintenance personnel to correct aircraft discrepancies.

  • Responsible for ensuring compliance with company policy and procedures and Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR’s).

  • Complete, maintain, and track all qualifications associated with aircraft training, pilot currencies, and medical requirements.

  • Conduct VIP level demonstrations for senior level military and commercial customers.

  • Provide leadership and direction to less experienced professional and support staff.

  • Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.

  • Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

  • Additional Functions: Other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications:

  • Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to a four-year technical degree and nine or more years of progressive experience in ground and flight operations.

  • Equivalent professional aviation experience may be substituted in lieu of education.

  • Must have a strong aviation background with experience flying modified Restricted/Experimental aircraft.

  • Must demonstrate a complete and detailed understanding of technical principles, theories, and concepts and have excellent organization skills including planning and coordinating work assignments.

  • Must be customer focused and possess:

  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot Multi-Engine Land (CMEL) Instrument Aircraft rating and current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate

  • 3000 hours logged total pilot time including 2000 hours Pilot in Command, 750 hours Cross Country, 150 hours Instrument, and 1000 hours in turbine aircraft

  • Ability to obtain a DOD clearance(s) as well as customer specific clearance(s)

  • Ability to travel both domestic and international for extended periods

  • Excellent analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to accurately interface with all levels of employees and military and civilian customers, contractors and aircrew

  • Detailed knowledge of computer operations and applications

  • The ability to work both independently and lead in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.

Job Category:

Pilots

Experience Level:

Senior (8+ years)

Workstyle:

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low:

118,500

Pay Range High:

207,750

Travel Percentage Required:

75% - 100%

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

No

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Clearance Required?:

Desired

Clearance Level:

Secret

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.

How this job compares

Set against the 326 open Pilot jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$119–208K/yr
  • California median$150–188K/yr32 salary ranges
  • US median$110–134K/yr158 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $163K, is 3% below the California median midpoint ($169K) — in the middle half of Pilot salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 53 open Pilot jobs in California and 326 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 9 years of experience — more than three in four Pilot postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 62 postings).
Education
22 of the 326 open Pilot jobs (7%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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