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Senior Principal Pilot - USMC Aviation

Confidential employer · Bø · Posted 22 Oct 2026

Job summary

A senior-level pilot with extensive USMC flight experience is sought to provide expert guidance on mission planning solutions for Marine Corps aviation platforms. This role involves collaboration with engineers, conducting briefings, and supporting training initiatives remotely from Georgia. It requires a high-level security clearance and offers a salary range from $129,300 to $193,900 per year.

Location and work setup

Location
Bø
Work setup
Remote

Salary

USD 129300.00–193900.00 year

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert to advise engineering teams on mission planning workflows, user interfaces, and operational deployment for USMC aviation systems. Conduct demonstrations and briefings for military program offices and relevant government entities. Collaborate with pilots to gather feedback for enhancing mission planning products. Provide training and address help desk inquiries within the USMC pilot community.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with at least 8 years of aviation experience or advanced degrees with proportionate experience, along with a minimum of 500 flight hours in USMC aviation. Experience in mission planning and instructional roles, including delivering training and briefing senior military personnel. Must hold an active Department of Defense Secret clearance adjudicated within the last five years or under continuous evaluation. Preferred experience includes weapons and tactics instruction, squadron-level instruction, crew resource management, and familiarity with mission planning tools such as JMPS and ATAK.

Skills

USMC aviation flight experienceMission planningTraining development and deliveryBriefing senior military officersInterpersonal skillsLeadershipSecurity clearance handlingWeapons and Tactics InstructionCrew/cockpit resource managementFamiliarity with Joint Mission Planning SystemExperience with Android Tactical Assault Kit