Test Pilot | Airbus A220 / A320

Position Summary

The A220 / A320 Test Pilot serves as Captain for production and flight test operations, ensuring the safe and proper execution of ground and flight testing on newly produced aircraft. This Other flight operation role includes production testing, customer delivery support, developmental flying, aircraft recovery flights, demonstrations, and other specialized flight-test activities.

Schedule

• Full-time.
• 100% on-site.
• Flexible and extended hours may be required, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• International travel required, including assignments of approximately three months.
• Short-notice travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Captain and assume responsibility for the safe and efficient conduct of assigned flights.
• Conduct ground and flight testing of A220 and A320 production aircraft.
• Execute authorized flight-test plans within approved flight envelopes and aircraft limitations.
• Make operational decisions regarding flight conditions and modify or remove unsuitable test items when necessary for safety.
• Coordinate flight briefings, dispatch requirements, and other ground and in-flight arrangements.
• Participate in post-flight technical debriefings and coordinate with engineering personnel regarding faults and observations identified during testing.
• Support customer activities throughout the aircraft delivery process.
• Assist with developmental flights, aircraft recovery flights, demonstrations, and other external flight activities as assigned.
• Provide short-term support to other flight-test centers when required.
• Support training activities and other specialized flight-test functions.

Requirements

• Graduate of an EASA-recognized flight test school, including ETPS, EPNER, USNTPS, USAFTPS, NTPS, ITPS, or equivalent recognized program.
• ICAO Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) eligible for conversion to an EASA ATPL.
• Current Multi-Pilot Instrument Rating.
• Minimum ICAO English Level 5.
• Minimum 3,000 hours Total Time.
• More than 1,000 hours Flight Test Pilot experience.
• Recent Fly-By-Wire (FBW) experience.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to travel independently to international destinations and on short notice.
• Ability to work flexible and extended hours as operationally required.
• Visa sponsorship is not provided unless specifically authorized for the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not Specified.

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan eligibility.
• Incentive compensation and potential profit sharing.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance benefits.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• National and international mobility opportunities.

Compensation

• Competitive base salary; specific amount not provided.