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Description
Position: Second In Command (CO-Pilot)
Make an Impact with Leidos
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the dedication of our diverse and talented teams. United by a shared commitment to our customers’ success, we empower our people, support our communities, and operate sustainably. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide every aspect of our work, ensuring we do the right thing—for our customers, our people, and the world around us.
Thrive in a Mission‑Focused Environment
Your time at Leidos will be a wise investment in your career and in yourself. We welcome your perspective and ideas, in order to foster collaboration and deliver world-class solutions. We look for solutions that not only transform businesses, but also change the world. We offer a robust benefits package including competitive salaries; company matching 401K Retirement Plan; comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage; tuition reimbursement and more.
The Defense Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Second‑In‑Command (Co‑Pilot) supporting OCONUS flight operations in the King Air 350. This role requires a high level of aviation skill, safety awareness, professionalism, and customer focus.
The SIC ensures safe, effective, and efficient flight operations, including identifying aircraft maintenance issues and coordinating corrective actions. All safety‑of‑flight documentation must be completed in accordance with applicable industry and U.S. Army standards.
SIC responsibilities include but not limited to:
Education:
Additional years of aviation experience may be used in lieu of a degree .
Flight Hour & FAA Requirements:
When evaluating the flight time of applicants meeting the basic qualifications, consideration will be given to quality, quantity, recent experience, and verifiability of training. Complexity of aircraft flown, type of flight operations, and hours flown as PIC in turbine powered aircraft. Applicants invited to interview must provide appropriate documentation of all flight hours.
General Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
Ready to make an impact? Start your next career chapter with Leidos—apply today!
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Description
Position: Second In Command (CO-Pilot)
Make an Impact with Leidos
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the dedication of our diverse and talented teams. United by a shared commitment to our customers’ success, we empower our people, support our communities, and operate sustainably. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide every aspect of our work, ensuring we do the right thing—for our customers, our people, and the world around us.
Thrive in a Mission‑Focused Environment
Your time at Leidos will be a wise investment in your career and in yourself. We welcome your perspective and ideas, in order to foster collaboration and deliver world-class solutions. We look for solutions that not only transform businesses, but also change the world. We offer a robust benefits package including competitive salaries; company matching 401K Retirement Plan; comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage; tuition reimbursement and more.
The Defense Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Second‑In‑Command (Co‑Pilot) supporting OCONUS flight operations in the King Air 350. This role requires a high level of aviation skill, safety awareness, professionalism, and customer focus.
The SIC ensures safe, effective, and efficient flight operations, including identifying aircraft maintenance issues and coordinating corrective actions. All safety‑of‑flight documentation must be completed in accordance with applicable industry and U.S. Army standards.
SIC responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Conducting pre‑flight planning and aircraft pre‑flight checks
- Coordinating with Airborne Sensor Operators (ASOs) responsible for mission execution
- Monitoring airspace, weather, radio communications, mission boundaries, and aircraft systems
- Emphasizing crew resource management (CRM), safety, and customer relations
- Operating military turboprop aircraft in accordance with AR 95‑20, program policies, and procedures
- Living and working in austere OCONUS environments
Education:
- Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of related experience
Additional years of aviation experience may be used in lieu of a degree .
Flight Hour & FAA Requirements:
- 1000 hours of total documented flight time
- 500 hours PIC total time
- 100 hours of Multi-Engine time
- Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate
- Possess a valid FAA Commercial Airplane and Airplane Airman Certificate.
- Multiengine Land and Instrument Airplane ratings (certificate).
When evaluating the flight time of applicants meeting the basic qualifications, consideration will be given to quality, quantity, recent experience, and verifiability of training. Complexity of aircraft flown, type of flight operations, and hours flown as PIC in turbine powered aircraft. Applicants invited to interview must provide appropriate documentation of all flight hours.
General Requirements:
- US Citizen; Currently possess an active DoD Secret clearance, or higher
- Minimum age of 21
- Possess a valid passport and state driver’s license
- Must read, write, speak and understand English
- Ability to successfully meet all contractual / program training and DoD medical requirements for OCONUS travel and complete CONUS Replacement Courses (CRC) within 90 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active DoD Top Secret clearance
- 300 hours PIC time in King Air 300/350 or similar multi-engine, turboprop aircraft
- 200 hours of Instrument (actual) time
- 200 hours Turbine time
- Proline 21 experience
- Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
- Rating held for the last two (2) consecutive years
- Prior experience as a U.S. Military, Customs, DEA Pilot or US Contracting ISR Pilot
- Experience as a U.S. Military Standardization Instructor Pilot, Instructor Pilot, or Maintenance Pilot
- Prior OCONUS rotation experience, particularly in current area of operation
Ready to make an impact? Start your next career chapter with Leidos—apply today!
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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