Fighter Pilot Jobs
Fighter Pilot jobs are open across the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and Air National Guard, with specializations in air superiority, close air support, and combat training, from student aviator to instructor and command-level roles. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- Red Air Simulated Pilot Support for the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE)
- Support as 4th/5th Generation Fighter Pilot SME for the Next Gen Threat System (NGTS) team
- Supports development of JSE Test Plans and Test Cards for event execution
- Supports daily communications with JSE customers/SME's, JSE Development Team representatives, and supporting sub-contractors
- Perform as the liaison between military personnel and NGTS Operators
- Assist a software development team in developing an advanced synthetic training environment to support military technology, tactics, and training. Apply tactical knowledge to support scenario development for customer training objectives, and test events.
- Conduct general subject matter research, analysis, correlation, and assessment
- Act as technical liaison to outside organizations
- Participate in software test activities
Required:
- Minimum of 8 years of military tactical aviation experience
- Minimum of 3 years experience with 4th/5th Gen systems and operations
- Maturity and professionalism to lead the execution of a flight test missions, briefings and interface with a team of discipline engineers in Mission Control Room
- Work well in a team environment as well as independently
- Experience generating post flight mission reports and other detailed formal reports
- Position requires willingness to accept changing and evolving roles & responsibilities in support of customers’ requirements and need
- Minimum of 3 years experience with F-35 or F-22 systems and operations with a focus on Aggressor tactics
- Active or recent USAF/USN/USMC 5th Gen platform qualification
- Certification as a USAF/USN Weapons Instructor Course, tactics instructor, test pilot school graduate, and/or aviators/operators with specialized qualifications and backgrounds
- Prior experience supporting Model and Simulation efforts
- Prior experience performing software testing
- Prior flight simulator operations experience
- Experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) efforts
TS/SCI
Perks and Benefits
- Vacation:New Hires Accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 Holidays per Year
- Health Insurance:Zero Deductible Health Plans
- Flexible Schedules:Flex Schedules
- Professional Development:Up to $10,000 Annual Education/Training Reimbursement
- ESOP:Funded Stock Ownership Plan
- 401k Match+:6% 401k Match + Immediate Vesting
- Bonus Program:Semi-Annual Bonus Opportunity
- Mentorship:Career Mentorship Programs
Why is MTSI a great place to work
- Interesting Work:Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
- Values:Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
- 100% Employee Owned:We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
- Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
- Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
- Flexible schedules
- 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
- Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)
- Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
- Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
- Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
- Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
- Track Record of Success:We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance
MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.
For more information about MTSI, please visitwww.mtsi-va.com
EEO Statement
MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.
Why is MTSI a great place to work
- Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
- Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
- 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
- Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
- Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
- Flexible schedules
- 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
- Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)
- Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
- Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
- Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
- Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
- Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance
MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.
For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com
- Red Air Simulated Pilot Support for the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE)
- Support as 4th/5th Generation Fighter Pilot SME for the Next Gen Threat System (NGTS) team
- Supports development of JSE Test Plans and Test Cards for event execution
- Supports daily communications with JSE customers/SME's, JSE Development Team representatives, and supporting sub-contractors
- Perform as the liaison between military personnel and NGTS Operators
- Assist a software development team in developing an advanced synthetic training environment to support military technology, tactics, and training. Apply tactical knowledge to support scenario development for customer training objectives, and test events.
- Conduct general subject matter research, analysis, correlation, and assessment
- Act as technical liaison to outside organizations
- Participate in software test activities
Required:
- Minimum of 8 years of military tactical aviation experience
- Minimum of 3 years experience with 4th/5th Gen systems and operations
- Maturity and professionalism to lead the execution of a flight test missions, briefings and interface with a team of discipline engineers in Mission Control Room
- Work well in a team environment as well as independently
- Experience generating post flight mission reports and other detailed formal reports
- Position requires willingness to accept changing and evolving roles & responsibilities in support of customers’ requirements and need
- Minimum of 3 years experience with F-35 or F-22 systems and operations with a focus on Aggressor tactics
- Active or recent USAF/USN/USMC 5th Gen platform qualification
- Certification as a USAF/USN Weapons Instructor Course, tactics instructor, test pilot school graduate, and/or aviators/operators with specialized qualifications and backgrounds
- Prior experience supporting Model and Simulation efforts
- Prior experience performing software testing
- Prior flight simulator operations experience
- Experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) efforts
TS/SCI
Perks and Benefits
- Vacation:New Hires Accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 Holidays per Year
- Health Insurance:Zero Deductible Health Plans
- Flexible Schedules:Flex Schedules
- Professional Development:Up to $10,000 Annual Education/Training Reimbursement
- ESOP:Funded Stock Ownership Plan
- 401k Match+:6% 401k Match + Immediate Vesting
- Bonus Program:Semi-Annual Bonus Opportunity
- Mentorship:Career Mentorship Programs
Why is MTSI a great place to work
- Interesting Work:Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
- Values:Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
- 100% Employee Owned:We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
- Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
- Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
- Flexible schedules
- 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
- Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)
- Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
- Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
- Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
- Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
- Track Record of Success:We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance
MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.
For more information about MTSI, please visitwww.mtsi-va.com
EEO Statement
MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.
Why is MTSI a great place to work
- Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
- Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
- 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
- Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
- Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
- Flexible schedules
- 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
- Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)
- Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
- Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
- Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
- Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
- Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance
MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.
For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in fighter pilot jobs.
- Active U.S. military pilot wings or equivalent rated aviator certification
- Minimum flight hours in a fighter or tactical jet airframe
- Active Top Secret or Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
- Current FAA medical certificate or military flight physical equivalency
- Experience in mission planning, tactical employment, and weapons delivery
- Instructor pilot qualification or formal course completion in an applicable airframe
Tips for Your Fighter Pilot Job Search
Tailor your logbook to the listing
Recruiters scan for aircraft type and total flight hours before anything else. Pull the exact platform from the job posting, then lead your resume with hours in that specific airframe rather than your aggregate total.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists fighter pilot openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Translate your security clearance clearly
Many civilian and contract postings list clearance level as a requirement but bury it. State your clearance level, issuing agency, and investigation date in your resume header so screeners confirm eligibility in under ten seconds.
Target postings by aircraft type first
Filter openings by the platform you're rated on before anything else. A posting for F-16 instruction differs sharply from one for adversary training in legacy jets, and applying without the matching type rating wastes time on both sides.
Prepare for a sim evaluation, not just interviews
Most serious fighter pilot screenings include a simulator assessment alongside behavioral interviews. Review the specific platform's emergency procedures and normal checklists before your visit, not just your general airmanship narrative.
Negotiate orders and benefit timing before accepting
Transition packages, PCS allowances, and signing bonuses for contract roles vary widely. Ask for the full compensation breakdown in writing during the offer stage, before you commit to a report date or sign a service agreement.
Fighter Pilot Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most fighter pilots?
The companies hiring the most fighter pilots right now include Lockheed Martin, MTSI, and Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC), with the largest share of openings in Nevada, California, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Contract defense firms and Air National Guard units consistently account for a large portion of active postings.
How many fighter pilot jobs are remote?
About 0% of fighter pilot openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, flight-operations nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are ground-based simulation instruction, mission planning analysis, and training curriculum development.
How do you become a fighter pilot?
You earn a commission as a military officer through a service academy, ROTC program, or Officer Training School, then compete for a pilot training slot. After completing undergraduate pilot training, top performers in jet-track pipelines are selected for fighter assignments. You then attend an introductory fighter fundamentals course and an aircraft-specific formal training unit before joining an operational squadron.
Can you get a fighter pilot job with little experience?
Entry-level fighter pilot roles require completing the full military pilot training pipeline, so there is no shortcut past rated wings. If you are still in training, focus on finishing with strong academic and flight grades to maximize your chances of a fighter assignment. Civilian adversary and contract roles typically require prior military fighter experience, so they are not true entry-level positions.
What does the fighter pilot interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a resume and records review to verify hours, airframe experience, and clearance status. That is followed by a structured interview covering tactical judgment, crew resource management, and leadership situations from your logbook. Many operators then conduct a simulator evaluation or flight assessment before extending a conditional offer, with a background investigation and medical review closing the process.
Where can I find and apply to fighter pilot jobs?
You can find and apply to fighter pilot jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your airframe rating and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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