Description
Location: Wichita, KS, US, 67209
Company: [redacted]
In your role, you will:
Provide technical expertise related to flight test and aircraft operational issues in support of design development activities.
Work closely with Flight Test Engineers assigned to their aircraft. Oversees and audits the technical content of all test procedures
Provide technical leadership as project pilot to other test pilots assigned to the same flight test program. Provide the central point of contact for all pilot/operational issues throughout the program.
Responsible for presenting the coordinated BFTC position on these issues
Review and provide inputs for flight manuals, flight manual supplements, pilot manuals and other technical engineering reports.
Conduct briefing for company management reviews, FAA, Transport Canada and other foreign Certification Authorities or groups as necessary.
Provides direct liaison with test pilot groups in FAA/Transport Canada on specific technical or schedule issues.
Conduct developmental and certification flight tests on experimental airplanes.
As our ideal candidate:
You hold a Bachelor\'s Degree in an engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
You must hold the appropriate US or Canadian Airline Transport Pilot License ATP/ATPL or attain within 6 months of hire.
You hold a First Class FAA medical or equivalent.
You have a practical experience in flight test techniques, procedures and requirements.
You have a minimum of three (3) years\' experience in experimental flight test as the test pilot (PIC).
You have strong communication skills (written and spoken).
You have a minimum of 1500 hours including 300 hours of turbine powered flight experience as pilot.
You are able and willing to work with irregular hours and work days. You are able to travel on short notice.
You possess interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with a variety of individuals, departments and organization.
You have practical experience with FAA, Transport Canada, and JAA Certification processes and procedures.
You demonstrate the highest standards of integrity.
Nearest Major Market: Wichita
