Senior Staff Test Pilot

Position Summary

The Senior Staff Test Pilot conducts research, development, and operational flight testing in support of advanced airborne sensor systems and aircraft modifications. The position supports a multi-aircraft flight test organization conducting approximately 1,000 flight hours annually across six aircraft and more than 40 sensor development programs.

Schedule

• Travel approximately 25% of the time.
• Flexible operating location as specified by the employer.
• Additional schedule details: Not Specified.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, development, and operational flight testing for airborne sensor systems at various stages of technical maturity.
• Participate in large-force exercises demonstrating technology in operationally relevant environments.
• Maintain currency and proficiency in the CRJ-700, Dash 8, Learjet 60XR, and L-39 Albatros.
• Plan and execute test flights to validate engineering analyses and support aircraft modifications.
• Conduct flight operations throughout the National Airspace System, including Special Use Airspace and missions coordinated with military assets.
• Support sensor development, assessment, demonstration, and integration across multiple aircraft and programs.
• Provide technical support and coordinate with engineering and program teams on sensor integration.
• Support additional flight test and operational duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 14 years of professional or military experience; Master's degree with 12 years; or PhD with 10 years.
• Graduate of an internationally recognized Test Pilot School long course, such as USNTPS, USAFTPS, NTPS, ETPS, or EPNER.
• Current FAA Second Class Medical or ability to obtain one before employment begins.
• Minimum 1,000 Hours Fixed-Wing Aircraft Commander, Pilot in Command, or Primary Flight Time in turbojet, turbofan, or turboprop aircraft.
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Multi-Engine Land privileges and no centerline-thrust restriction, or ability to obtain one before employment begins.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Interim U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance required at the start of employment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of developmental and/or operational flight test experience.
• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate.
• Master's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with aircraft modifications, configuration management and control, and technical or operational review boards.
• Familiarity with government flight test organizations, ranges, and procedures.
• Technical and operational knowledge of airborne radar systems.
• Current active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance or higher.

Benefits

• Medical, life, and disability insurance.
• Company savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary performance bonuses, depending on the position.
• Relocation assistance may be available.