Description
Engineering, Test Pilot
Engineering, Test Pilot -WIC05162
Description
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At [redacted], our employees work together to evolve mobility worldwide - one good idea at a time. If you have a good idea, we’ll provide the environment where it will thrive and grow into a great product or customer experience. Your ideas are our fuel.
As part of a group within [redacted] Flight Test Center, which is responsible for [redacted] test programs, the Engineering Test Pilot is responsible for conducting test operations on aerospace vehicles for the purpose of research, development and certification.
Your mission will be to work in a multi-disciplined Integrated Product Development Team; Develop Certification Test Procedures; Conduct development tests on Simulation Test Rigs; and participate in a validation test program leading to aircraft Type Certification.
As an Engineering Flight Test Pilot, you will be required to:
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.
Qualifications
As our ideal candidate, you meet the following requirements:
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.
Additional desired/preferred qualifications
You are a graduate of an accredited test pilot school (USAF, Navy, French, Empire or National Test Pilot School).
1500 hours PIC and 500 hours of turbine powered flight experience as pilot.
You hold a Bachelors or Masters of Science degree in engineering or related discipline.
You have prior experience as DER / UM / DAD Test Pilot.
You have previous experience with [redacted] products.
[redacted] is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, National, or Local Laws.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Please continue to monitor our website and apply for additional positions for which you are qualified and may be of interest to you.
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