Senior Flight Test Pilot

Position Summary

The Senior Flight Test Pilot is responsible for providing technical leadership for complex flight test activities, including developing test plans, conducting flight tests as Pilot in Command, and supporting aircraft and avionics certification programs. The role works closely with engineering teams and certification authorities to evaluate aircraft systems, resolve technical issues, and develop certification and flight operations documentation.

Schedule

• Full-time
• Core business hours

Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot in Command of experimental aircraft during flight test operations
• Conduct complex, moderate-risk flight tests involving modifications to certified aircraft designs
• Serve as Flight Test Project Lead for moderately complex projects as assigned
• Develop ground and flight test plans for complex test programs
• Define operational characteristics for systems under development and testing
• Maintain and coordinate complex test aircraft configurations with engineering teams
• Analyze flight test data to support system development and demonstrate compliance with requirements
• Troubleshoot test aircraft, avionics installations, and technical issues
• Identify and track issues discovered during flight testing and verify corrective actions
• Develop certification plans and supporting documentation for complex projects
• Develop flight manual and technical publication content for pilot use
• Evaluate functional hazards and system failure effects in support of safety analysis
• Work with certification authorities to resolve certification issues
• Develop and revise flight test procedures
• Support aircraft maintenance activities as required
• Mentor less experienced flight test pilots

Requirements

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate (CPL)
• FAA Second Class Medical Certificate
• Minimum 1,500 hours Total Flight Time
• Minimum 200 hours Flight Test experience
• Previous flight test experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher as a general guideline
• Proficiency with advanced engineering and flight test tools
• Advanced troubleshooting experience with complex avionics system installations
• Strong understanding of aircraft certification processes and applicable regulations
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous systems engineering experience
• Previous software development experience
• Flight Test Pilot DER or ODA Unit Member qualification
• Helicopter pilot qualifications

Benefits

• Eligible for comprehensive employee benefits program

Compensation

Not Specified