Description
WHO WE ARE
Based in beautiful Bend, Oregon, [redacted] is the leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance, all-composite, single-engine turboprop aircraft.
WHAT YOU\'LL DO
As part of a small and accomplished Flight Test Department, you will directly impact the advancement of the industry\'s fastest, most fuel-efficient single-engine turboprop. The Experimental/Certification Flight Test Pilot will perform flight testing in support of engineering R&D, as well as developmental and certification flight testing. You will actively contribute to flight test safety and provide technical expertise related to flight test and aircraft operation in support of aircraft design and development. Responsibilities include:
Serving as Pilot-In-Command of R&D and certification flight test
Planning testing with flight test engineers to safely and efficiently execute flight test operations
Performing risk assessments and write risk mitigation procedures
Working with flight test engineers writing and reviewing flight test plans and results
Contributing to flight readiness reviews, test safety reviews, and overall flight test safety
Clearly expressing opinions and making recommendations based on flight test results
Effectively articulating work requirements through both written and verbal communications
Other expectations include:
Evaluating weather, aircraft status, and other factors to determine safe go/no-go decisions
Operating aircraft in accordance with applicable regulations and Epic company policies
Complying with and proactively contributing to safety procedures and policies
Working well as part of a team as well as independently
Possessing detailed knowledge of Part 23 CFRs and ACs
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM
Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent education and work experience
Certification flight test experience or test pilot school graduate
3+ years flight test pilot experience
Commercial Pilot ASE
Current 1st or 2nd Class Medical
2000 hrs. Total Time
IFR current
100 hrs. PIC turbine
Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without sponsorship now or in the future
Current Passport
DESIRABLE
FAA flight test pilot DER/UM experience
Previous experience with Part 23 flight test certification
Previous experience with aircraft envelope expansion
Single-engine turboprop experience
Experience with Garmin G1000 or G1000 NXi
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
WHAT\'S IN IT FOR YOU
Collaborate with a passionate group of co-workers
Company-provided paid time off
Additional paid week off between Christmas Day & New Year\'s Day
Seven (7) paid holidays
Discretionary year-end bonus
100% paid health, vision, and dental benefits for employees & 50% for dependents
401K retirement plan with a 3% matching program
Pay increases based on performance