Cirrus Aircraft’s Mission is to deliver an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety to our customers. Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the world’s first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) - the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed nine million hours and over 170 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. Find out more at cirrusaircraft.com. Cirrus offers a competitive benefits package and is dedicated to the advancement of general aviation. The Cirrus Flying Club offers employees and their family members the unique opportunity to obtain their private pilot’s license in the comfort of a Cirrus or rent a Cirrus for an impromptu adventure at a greatly reduced rate. We are committed to investing in the future of our employees and company by offering professional development and career progression opportunities and we engage employees by offering several employee and family events throughout the year, as well as the opportunity to take part in activity clubs and community events. Job Summary Experimental test pilot for the development and certification of Part 23 airplanes Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions Safely conduct flight tests for aircraft development and certification. Work with flight test engineers and design engineers to develop test plans and procedures. Participate in test safety review process to ensure tests are conducted safely and appropriate safety mitigations are in place before flight. Participate in design process to provide pilot-oriented evaluations of proposed designs. Coordinate and conduct flights with FAA test pilots during certification test phase. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimum of 2 years of experience as a flight test pilot Read and speak English fluently Articulate work requirements clearly though both written and verbal communications Demonstrated ability to meet program objectives, scheduled milestones and completion dates Possess willingness to go above and beyond in meeting program objectives when necessary Interact well in a team environment (friendly, courteous, kind, and respectful) Ability to clearly express opinions and make recommendations to management based on test results and experience Appropriate pilots license and medical B.S. Degree Test Pilot School Graduate or equivalent FAA DER/UM experience (preferred). Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Action Oriented Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Resourcefulness Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently. Directs Work Provides direction, delegates, and removes obstacles to get work done. Plans and Aligns Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals Optimizes Work Processes Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Ensures Accountability Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments· Drives Results Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. 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. This opportunity is located in Duluth, Minnesota. As the home to our corporate headquarters, Duluth is a four-season city on the western tip of Lake Superior and was voted “Best Town” by Outside Magazine. The splendor of the largest freshwater lake in the world offers a multitude of outdoor activities for adventure or rejuvenation. The North Shore lifestyle is known its year-round activities, including bicycle and snowmobile trails, kayaking, rock climbing, fishing, hiking, golfing, sailing and skiing. And as a top employer in the area, Cirrus Aircraft was recently named “Best Overall Large Company to Work for in the Northland” and “Best Workplace Culture” by the Duluth News Tribune readers. Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.