Test Pilot | B757 / E170 / G550 / F900 / PC-12 / AW139

Job type
Full Time
Category
Other Aviation Roles
Position
Captain
Aircraft
Leonardo AW139, Boeing 757, Embraer E170, Dassault Falcon 900, Gulfstream Gulfstream G550, Pilatus Pilatus PC-12 / PC-12 NGX
Certificates
FAA ATP
Posted
October 8, 2026

Position Summary

The Test Pilot conducts developmental, certification, and demonstration flights to evaluate advanced aerospace technologies across a diverse fleet of fixed-wing and rotorcraft platforms. The position involves maintaining proficiency in multiple aircraft types, collaborating with engineering teams, and providing accurate flight test data to support aircraft systems development.

Schedule

  • Full-time, on-site.
  • Travel required as needed.
  • Must maintain proficiency in multiple aircraft types.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct developmental, certification, and demonstration flight tests.
  • Develop and execute flight test plans, procedures, and techniques.
  • Perform trip planning and dispatch for transport-category aircraft.
  • Analyze flight test data and prepare technical reports and recommendations.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve aircraft systems issues.
  • Conduct familiarization, proficiency, and evaluation flights.
  • Support customer demonstrations and marketing activities.
  • Maintain regulatory compliance and operational safety standards.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2,000 hours in turbine-powered aircraft.
  • Type Rating or military equivalent in large turbine aircraft.
  • Airline Transport Pilot (ATP), Airplane Multiengine Land, or ability to obtain with the next type rating.
  • Ability to hold a First Class Medical.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or a related field.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be a U.S. Person under applicable export-control requirements or be able to obtain export authorization.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Extensive engineering and developmental flight test experience.
  • Graduate of an SETP-recognized full-course test pilot school or equivalent developmental flight test experience.
  • Experience operating experimentally certificated aircraft and knowledge of applicable regulations.
  • Master's degree in aerospace engineering or a related field.
  • Designated Engineering Representative (DER) certification.
  • Dual-rated pilot with Rotorcraft-Helicopter Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) or Commercial Pilot (CPL) certificate.
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) or Urban Air Mobility (UAM) flight test experience.
  • Strong commitment to aviation safety, flexibility, and adaptability.

Benefits

  • Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) employer match.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
  • Employee assistance and educational assistance programs.
  • Parental leave and 12 paid holidays.
  • Paid vacation, personal, and sick time.

Compensation

  • Not Specified.

Application Deadline

  • Approximately November 10, 2026; may close earlier or remain open longer depending on business needs.