Description
The DER Test Pilot position is responsible for establishing and maintaining common test procedures and certification approaches for Honda Aircraft products. They will have an in-depth technical knowledge of flight test and experience in certifying 14CFR, FAR 23 projects including but not limited to; Certification Plans, Ground and Flight Test Procedures and Reports, SSAs, FHAs and Compliance Reports.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Development and certification flight activities on assigned airplane.
Manages the preparation of written development or certification test plans, reports, and test cards for assigned flight tests.
Manages the planning, coordination, and short-term scheduling of tests to be performed on assigned test aircraft
Coordinates with flight test engineers as required to ensure the aircraft is configured properly to meet test objectives.
Monitors assigned aircraft configuration for as related to upcoming tests.
Supports flight schedule of assigned airplane.
Assists in test and flight readiness review meetings.
Reviews and approves Flight Test Plans.
Conduct all categories of experimental test flights.
Perform FAA and customer demonstrations.
Prepare and distribute Flight Reports after each assigned test flight.
Report customer and certification issues to Program Management in an objective manner.
Provide regular updates to the Chief Test Pilot on flight activities and certification and customer issues.
\"Honda Aircraft Is An Equal Opportunity Employer\"
Qualifications
Education, Work Experience, Certification and/or Licensure:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technically related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Previous experimental Flight test pilot experience is required.
Previous experience with writing test plans and reports, and data reduction and analysis.
Previous experience with mechanical, electrical, and avionics system development and certification testing.
FAA Commercial multi-engine land with instrument rating, FAA ATP desired.
Graduate of a recognized Aviation Safety School (desired).
2500 hours PIC total time.
1500 hours PIC turbine aircraft time.
FAA Flight Test Pilot DER designation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Practical knowledge of flight test procedures and requirements pertaining to FAA Civil (14 CFR Part 23 and/or Part 25) certification desired.
Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with a variety of individuals, departments and organizations.
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Physical Requirements:
Incumbents may be routinely exposed to equipment operational noise heat-cold-dust, and/or aircraft equipment, parts, or fuel odors.
Incumbents may be required to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, climb ladders, move, reach, or stretch for prolonged time periods with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
Work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal regulations, etc.).
Read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
Comprehend and adhere to management directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions.
Effectively communicate in Business English language.
Pull, push, carry, lift, or move items up to 10 lbs. throughout the work shift without assistance, as required by job duties.
Pull, push, carry, lift or move materials/people/items/equipment weighing up to 50lbs or more during the work shift, with the use of Company provided “reach assistance technology” or “movement assist technology” (fork-lifts, pallet jacks, pulleys, dolly’s, robotics reach equipment, people movers etc.), as required by job duties.