Pilot new production aircraft through a set range of tests to evaluate factors such as aircraft airworthiness, performance, handling characteristics, and systems operation, and set-up. Ensure aircraft meets Cirrus and FAA requirements set in the type design of the aircraft.
Essential Duties:
• Perform preflight inspections, weight & balance computations, and performance calculations to ensure aircraft flight readiness.
• Evaluate weather conditions, aircraft status, and other factors to determine a safe go, no/go decision while operating within Cirrus Flight Test safety policies.
• Pilot aircraft through a series of flight tests to evaluate system's operation, performance, handling, and stability to assure aircraft meets Type Design, FAA, and Cirrus Design quality requirements.
• Observe recording, measuring, and operating instruments and equipment during test flight to evaluate aircraft performance.
• Gather data points and document aircraft behavior to assist technicians in troubleshooting aircraft or system anomalies.
• Record and Document aircraft performance data. Record and Document all conditions that do not meet established criteria.
• Comply with all paperwork that governs job duties. Attention to detail is required.
• Comply with all Cirrus Design safety policies including the use of personal protective equipment. (i.e. flight suits, eye protection, etc.)
• Must be able to work as part of a team as well as function individually. Weekend work may be required. May be assigned to different work areas/shifts as production needs require. Perform other duties as assigned.
• May assist and explain job duties/responsibilities to others. May be required to provide initial and/or re-currency training to other test pilots.
• Occasional overnight and international travel may be required.
• Passport or ability to obtain a passport is required
• Candidate must be comfortable piloting non pressurized aircraft to high altitude.
Education and/or Experience:
• A bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university.
• Minimum of 1000 hrs PIC flight time.
• Four years related experience and/or training in the area of production fight test and/or maintenance flight test.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
• Experience in a variety of high performance aircraft. Aerobatics, tail-wheel, multiengine, or military flight experience is a plus.
• A background in aviation maintenance, avionics, or similar technical experience is highly desired.
Certificate or Licensures:
Applicant must possess an FAA Commercial or ATP pilot's license with airplane single engine, and instrument ratings. A multi-engine rating is desired. A valid First or Second Class Medical is required. A CFI/CFII is highly desired.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.
Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:
401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting.
Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
Free Health Tracking: With rewards for meeting health goals.
Generous PTO: 120 hours accrued within the first year.
Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates.
Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.
These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!