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EFD Fixed Wing High Performance Pilot

Yulista
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 11/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/17/2026
Yulista Tactical Services LLC

Regular

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Fixed wing pilot in high - performance, jet aircraft (e.g. T-38, WB-57).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Maintain highest level of skill, proficiency and knowledge to support NASA aviation requirements.

  • Maintain all required currencies in each assigned aircraft.

  • Ensure each flight is completed efficiently, safely and productively.

  • Comply with all NASA and AOD aircraft procedural requirements.

  • Effectively utilize Crew Resource Management procedures in multi-crew aircraft operations.

  • Perform instructor duty as assigned and ensure information is accurate and effectively presented.

  • Comply with safety and occupational health standards, rules, regulations and policies.

  • Identify hazards & report unsafe acts and procedures.

  • Support investigation and resolution of anomalies and mishaps as assigned.

  • Participate in safety inspections and training.

  • The Pilot may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

  • Beginner to intermediate computer skills specifically using Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs. Working knowledge of advanced software applications is preferred.

  • Ability to enter data accurately into databases.

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

  • Interpersonal skills are necessary to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff. Will also routinely interact with other crew members.

  • Must possess effective oral and technical written communication skills to clearly communicate information to others.

  • Ability to use general office equipment such as fax, phone, copier, scanner, printers, etc.

  • Ability to follow a process.

  • Strong professional customer service skills, including active listening, prompt service and follow-up.

  • Strong decision analysis and problem solving skills; ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions. Must be able to communicate issues to management.

  • Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures and how they relate to Yulista Tactical , LLC goals.

  • Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.

  • High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently.

  • Ability to multi-task.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Successful completion of a standard professional curriculum in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degreeis required. Major study in an appropriate field of engineering (not engineering technology), physical science, life science, or mathematics is desired. An advanced degree is also desired but not required

  • Must have a minimum of 1,500 hours of pilot-in-command or first pilot flight time in high-performance, ejection seat equipped, jet aircraft time, which includes at least 500 hours of jet aircraft having at least 3,000 pounds of thrust per engine is required. These aircraft must be aerobatic and capable of at least 6 G's.

  • Formation experience required

  • Experience as a flight instructor in high performance, ejection seat equipped, jet aircraft required.

  • Flight test experience desired

  • FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Instrument Rating required, Airline Transport Pilot Certificate desired

  • Simultaneous qualifications in multiple aircraft desired

  • Must be able to deploy, both domestically and internationally, for up to 45 continuous days

  • Experience supporting a NASA/DoD contract.

  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.

  • FAA First Class Medical or Military equivalent required

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

 

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