As Experimental Test Pilot within the Rolls-Royce Engineering and Technology function you will play a leading role in providing subject matter expertise across a broad range of test and evaluation studies, covering an extensive range of aircraft types, aero engines and electric motors. Central to this will be the assurance and promotion of a world-class flight test environment and the effective management of a broad range of relationships between the Flight Operations team and external partners and regulatory bodies. Whilst based at the Derby site you will undertake regular international travel to our test facilities in the US , as well as to our airline customers to oversee anything from Entry into Service briefings, Operations reviews, commercial evaluations of large engine operations or special event recommendations. It’s a truly diverse and intellectually challenging role. Key Accountabilities: •Providing full assurance and governance, including the promotion of critical behaviours and procedures to ensure the highest safety standards for the Rolls-Royce Flight Test environment •On behalf of the Director for Flight Operations (DFO) oversee the test partner operated 747-200 and associated crewing and operational requirements, in collaboration with partner chief test pilots. •Providing Flight Test input to Flight Test programmes, working in close collaboration with Chief Engineers and Flight Test Engineering teams. •Ensuring the effective Flight Ops oversight of the Rolls-Royce Flying Test Bed (FTB) facility, including full participation in test programmes. •Acting as Signatory for engine flight test, flight readiness reviews and safety review boards for aircraft •Support of the Rolls-Royce Whole Aircraft Group based at our Derby Hub, deputising for the DFO for civil and large engine product testing •Providing Flight Operations support for Chief Engineers, product development, engineering and commercial and Airline customer sales activity. Skills and Qualifications •Broad experience of commercial and/ or military test flying programmes , including experience across a number of wide-bodied, fixed wing aircraft types. •Completion of a recognised test pilot training at a fully accredited military or commercial aviation school. •Must possess European Aviation Safety Agency Category 1 Experimental Test Pilot rating or equivalent. Ideally you will also hold a relevant training qualification ( eg TRE, TRI, SRI) •Able to demonstrate a successful track record of supporting experimental flight test programmes either for military air forces or recognised commercial aircraft manufacturers. •Well-developed leadership skills, including the ability to manage diverse relationships with external partners, regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders. •Evidence to support the ability to positively influence test programme outcomes through effective collaboration with cross functional teams and external partners. We offer excellent development prospects, along with a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Pioneer an enduring legacy. Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for brilliance and innovation. We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. At Rolls-Royce we also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Closing Date: 6 Jan 2020