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USAF Test Pilot School - Flight Sciences Technical Expert

Shape the future of Air & Space Vehicles!!!

This is your amazing opportunity to be a key part of the USAF Test Pilot School (TPS) world-class faculty.

You will be serving as the nationally/internationally recognized Flight Sciences Technical Expert, Senior Advisor, Curriculum Developer, and Master’s Degree Educator at USAF TPS.  In this capacity you will be working with test units across the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), with various divisions of the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), Naval Test Pilot School, NAVAIR, and other Department of Defense agencies, government and university research laboratories, commercial air and space companies, and international partners.

This is an incredible opportunity to shape the future of test and evaluation through educating the next generation of test leaders. You will be interacting with some of the world’s best aviators, engineers, space vehicle operators, and future test leaders – What an opportunity!

Position:        Flight Sciences Technical Expert (General Engineer), NH-0801-04

Location:        USAF Test Pilot School, Edwards Air Force Base, CA

Salary range:  $146,632 - $197,200 (includes LA county locality)

• This position is eligible for a Recruitment and/or Relocation incentive.  Specifics can be   discussed with the Selecting Official.
• This position is Situational Telework Eligible.
• This position has NOT been approved for remote work or remote duty location.
• This position may require up to 25% travel.

Send Resumes to:   David Vanhoy    This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

                                   Heather Ash      This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Closes: 10 July 2026

Purpose

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the United States Air Force (USAF) Test Pilot School's (TPS) nationally/internationally recognized technical expert in Flight Sciences test.     Provides world-class leadership, expertise, and guidance on the technical content of the USAF TPS Flight Test Course (FTC) curriculum in support of a 48-week Master's Degree program.  Duties would include teaching, evaluating student performance, developing curriculum, consulting with Flight Test Organizations, determining staffing requirements, recommending resources, leading research efforts, publishing journal articles, and presenting at technical conferences.

Major Duties

• Senior Advisor: Serves as the senior Flight Sciences Test education advisor and senior technical consultant to the Commandant and Technical Director.
• Curriculum Developer: Defines, integrates, and implements Flight Sciences curriculum for a graduate-level educational program. Ensures the TPS curriculum includes state-of-the-art test technology and continues to advance new concepts in flight and space testing and test education, test and safety planning, data collection and analysis, and reporting.
• Master's Degree Educator: As a technical subject matter expert, educates students on how to conduct evaluation of new or critically modified aerospace vehicles/systems; gather, analyze, and draw data-driven conclusions; identify and characterize deficiencies; recommend corrective actions; and report on test results. This will be accomplished through teaching academic courses, leading simulator and/or laboratory sessions, and conducting both flight and space ops control room instruction.
• National/International Technical Expert: Represents TPS, AFTC, and AFMC as a recognized technical expert in Flight Sciences Test and Test Education at national and international symposia and conferences. Acts as technical and/or safety advisor, subject matter expert, and/or report reviewer for AFMC, DoD, NASA, other government agencies, and allied nations as required.

Flying Opportunities

There are Instructor Flight Test Engineer flying opportunities in multiple military and Qualitative Evaluation aircraft and, depending on your background and desires, there’s the possibility to be an Instructor Pilot in gliders and Cessnas. If you have a military Test Pilot background, there are opportunities to fly as an IP in F-16s, T-38s, and/or C-12s. In addition, there is the opportunity to be a Safety Pilot in the USAF premier Experimental Aircraft, the X-62 VISTA. 

Research Opportunities

There are opportunities to mentor student Test Management Projects and conduct staff Research Projects on cutting edge research topics that span the entire spectrum from advanced controls, autonomy, AI/ML control, new sensors, enhanced human vehicle interface systems, real-time data analysis capabilities, emerging communication techniques/protocols, cyber and electronic warfare concepts, battle management algorithms, etc.

Qualifications/Requirements

-      REQUIRED: U.S. Citizenship

-      REQUIRED: Must be able to obtain & maintain a Top Secret Security clearance and be eligible for SCI & SAP access.

-      REQUIRED: Masters Degree in Engineering and 10+ years of experience in test.

-      HIGHLY DESIRED:  PhD in Aero Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Astro Engineering.

-      HIGHLY DESIRED:  Prior teaching experience and/or simulator experience.

-      HIGHLY DESIRED:  Graduate of a military Test Pilot School.

-      DESIRED: Flight Test Conductor and/or Test Director experience

-      DESIRED: Active member of a professional organization such as AIAA, SETP, SFTE, ITEA, etc.

-      DESIRED: Able to meet USAF flying class III physical requirements including the ability to fly ejection seat aircraft.

posted 10 June

Test Pilot & Flight Test DER Positions - Joby Aviation

Joby Aviation - Test Pilot

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate and driven test pilot to join our flight test team. This role requires a wide range of knowledge and skill that includes planning and flight testing experimental CTOL/VTOL fly-by-wire aircraft and supporting all certification flight test related activities. Formal test pilot training and/or experience is essential, as is flexibility in outlook to adapt core flight test principles to a radically new aviation environment. VSTOL, DER or AR qualification is desired. This role can be based at our Flight Test Headquarters in Marina, CA or at our secondary flight test facility in Hollister, CA.

 Apply Here

Responsibilities:

• Perform flight test activities including test planning, test execution as pilot (both remote UAV and inhabited flight test), chase pilot, flight debriefs, and post-flight analysis and reporting
• Perform simulator testing, development, Failure Modes and Effects Testing, and other purposes
• Contribute to flight readiness reviews, test safety reviews, and other flight test admin activities
• Perform flight test engineering duties, including test card preparation, test direction, and other control room responsibilities
• Perform miscellaneous engineering duties as tasked
• Complete all required documentation in accordance with established company and FAA procedures
• Observe all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company
• Expected to work safely by established operating procedures and practices
• Other duties as assigned or required

Required:

• Long course graduate of recognized test pilot school or, exceptionally, equivalent on-the-job training
• At least 3 years additional flight test experience post training, with at least 50 hours experimental or certification flight test experience as test pilot
• Bachelor's of Science degree or equivalent experience and training
• Fixed Wing and / or Rotorcraft Commercial Certificate
• A minimum of 1,000 hours pilot in command flight time
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work extended hours and travel as required
• Read and speak English proficiently

Desired:

• Both fixed wing and rotary wing flight test experience, with principal experience in fixed wing
• AV-8 or F-35B experience and/or V-22 experience
• FAA certification flight test experience
• Flight instructional experience
• Test pilot school instructional experience
• Experience with all-electric aircraft
• Flight test DER or AR

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $187,400 - $250,000/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more. Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer

posted 8 June

Joby Aviation - Flight Test DER

Joby Aviation is looking for a driven Flight Test DER to support the planning, testing, and certification of our electric CTOL/VTOL fleet. This position requires a blend of formal test-pilot training and the flexibility to apply foundational principles in a new fly-by-wire environment. As a key member of our certification team, you will leverage your experience as a DER or ODA Unit Member, with the acumen to navigate the evolving certification landscape of next-generation aviation. This role can be based at our Flight Test Headquarters in Marina, CA or our secondary flight test facility in Hollister, CA.

Apply Here

Responsibilities:

• Perform flight test activities including test planning, test execution as pilot, chase pilot, flight debriefs and post-flight analysis and reporting
• Perform simulator testing, development, Failure Modes and Effects Testing, and other purposes
• Contribute to flight readiness reviews, test safety reviews, and other flight test admin activities
• Perform flight test engineering duties, including test card preparation, test direction, and other control room responsibilities
• Perform miscellaneous engineering duties as tasked to provide design feedback
• Complete all required documentation in accordance with established company and FAA procedures
• Observe all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices
• Review, contribute, and coordinate with the FAA to complete certification and flight test compliance documents required to attain Type Certification.
• Other duties as assigned or required

Required:

• FAA Flight Test Pilot DER-T
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work extended hours and travel as required
• Read and speak English proficiently

Desired:

• Both fixed-wing and rotary-wing flight test experience
• FAA certification flight test experience
• Experience with all-electric aircraft

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $222,400 - $286,500/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more. Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

updated 11 June

Flight Test Engineer - DAHER

About Daher

There are companies that build airplanes. And then there’s Daher.

At Daher, they don’t just manufacture: they design, certify, and refine. For over 160 years, the group has built a culture of ingenuity and high standards that today enables it to thrive in a market as unique as it is demanding: that of light and high-performance aviation.

The TBM, the flagship of the range, is one of the fastest single-engine turboprops in the world. Each year, around 60 aircraft roll out of the Tarbes workshops before being delivered—mostly—to a demanding American clientele. And everything that leaves Tarbes carries the Daher name to the other side of the world.

It is within this context that the flight test team operates: thirteen people who collectively bear the responsibility of validating, certifying, and improving each aircraft before it takes its first commercial flight.

To support its ongoing research and development programs and strengthen this team, Daher is recruiting a Flight Test Engineer. Permanent position based in Tarbes, France.

Click here to Apply

Point of contact: Mr R. Maronese (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Position overview :

What makes this role rewarding:

• You are not limited to an executor role: you co-design the tests with the technical teams and contribute to decision-making.
• You work both in the air and on the ground: writing, analysis, and coordination are integral parts of your role.
• You work in a small team where every contribution is visible, and where trust between engineers and pilots is essential to operations.

• You will be joining a rapidly evolving environment: team rebuilding and process improvement.
• Regular interactions with the design office, airworthiness teams, and regulatory authorities (EASA), as well as occasional travel (to the United States and for specific projects), round out the scope of the role.

Essential functions

• You will be involved from the early stages of the design phases (PDR, CDR) alongside the design office. You define test programs and instrumentation requirements (sensors, cameras, measurements), and conduct risk analyses (FTRM).
• In flight, you oversee the test sequence in close collaboration with the pilots, manage unforeseen events, and then analyze and document the results in test and certification reports.
• Every new aircraft passes through your hands: you conduct validation flights (at least 3 per aircraft), test all systems, and ensure compliance with certified standards.
• You inspect aircraft upon completion of maintenance to verify their proper functioning before returning to the customer.

Required qualifications

• You are a seasoned flight test engineer and already have you FAA- or EASA-approved certification.
• Your expertise in regulatory frameworks (CS-23, CS-25, Part 21) enables you to navigate certification processes with ease.
• Your experience in drafting test programs and analyzing data allows you to design reliable and actionable test campaigns.
• Your experience with test flights enables you to communicate effectively with the pilot and manage complex operational situations.
• Your ability to thrive in unstructured environments enables you to take initiative and adapt quickly.
• If you already speak some French, it would be great!

Desired qualifications

• You are committed to building a relationship of trust within a small team, where collective commitment is paramount.
• You approach safety issues with rigor, humility, and a sense of responsibility.
• You are able to adapt to a changing environment with clarity and a desire to contribute. 

Daher is an equal opportunity employer and recruitment processes are run accordingly.

posted 2 June

Senior T-7A Experimental Test Pilot - Boeing

USA - Berkeley, MO
Full time

Requisition ID
JR2026512602

End Date: June 12, 2026

To apply click HERE.

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Test and Evaluation is searching for an Experimental Test Pilot to take the role of Senior T-7A Experimental Test Pilot and join our team in Berkeley, MO.

In this role you will join a team of highly talented test pilots in support of T-7A flight test and production in multiple locations.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Position Responsibilities:

• Requirements development, subject matter expert on all performance aspects of aircraft design, PVI development and assessment, subject matter expert on mission system capabilities and operation, subject matter expert for flight test activities to include operating limitations development, safety planning, flight test planning, test card development, test execution and reporting

• Plans and executes ground tests and flight tests for experimental, prototype, and production aircraft to determine system functionality, handling qualities and high angle of attack performance, flutter tests, loads tests, structural integrity, and performance of flight control systems, vehicle management systems, mission systems, and weapon systems

• Develops and coordinates flight test plans, procedures and techniques to achieve qualification or certification and meets test plan objectives

• Writes technical reports and flight reports and provides input for developing and modifying flight manuals and related documents

• Evaluates data and provides recommendations regarding operational techniques, aircraft handling characteristics, systems operations and design improvements

• Evaluates flight data (e.g., system performance, aircraft handling, equipment function) and participates in aircraft and aircraft system design to recommend changes to design based on operational considerations

• Collaborates on marketing, evaluation, and demonstration activities for customers

• Assures flight activities comply with regulatory standards and company policies and procedures

• Works with government representatives and customers to resolve issues

• Position requires FAA ATP or Commercial certificate with Instrument and SEL rating

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

• Graduate of a recognized Test Pilot School

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot Certificate specific to Single Engine Land and Instrument Airplane

• Current FAA Class II medical certificate

• 1,500 hours as first-pilot in tactical high performance aircraft

• 100+ flight hours as first pilot during experimental, engineering, operational and/or acceptance flight tests

• Military Flight Test experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• FAA Commercial pilot’s certificate MEL, C/L Thrust Limitation removed, or ATP

• Instructor Pilot rating in tactical fighter/trainer aircraft

• Previous qualification in aircraft with advanced fly-by-wire control systems

• Developmental flight test experience in tactical aircraft

• Able to communicate complex flight test concepts and ideas in written form and/or orally

Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. 

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidate for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Pilot Records Database:

All pilots will be screened through the current pilot records database process

Travel:

This position will require up to 25% of travel

Shift:

This position is primarily for 1st shift; however, alternate and/or weekend shifts may be required to meet support program objectives.

Pay & Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary pay range: $205,700 - $278,300

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

The position is contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

To apply click HERE.

updated 1 June 2026

TCCA Engineering Test Pilot – Fixed Wing/Rotary Wing

TCCA Engineering Test Pilot – Fixed Wing/Rotary Wing

Transport Canada Civil Aviation is actively hiring Engineering Test Pilots for Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing aircraft (AO-ETP-01, MOT26J-022512-000791). The position is a permanent position reporting to the flight test division located in Ottawa, ON.

Closing date: October 31, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Salary
$158,684 to $186,445

Level
AO-ETP-01

****APPLY HERE****

Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Transport Canada.

Intent of the process
Engineering Test Pilot – Fixed Wing (1 position) and Engineering Test Pilot – Rotary Wing (1 position)

A pool of fully qualified candidates

Engineering Test Pilot Duties:

Transport Canada directly contributes to the Safety and Security of Canadians on a daily basis. As an Engineering Test Pilot in the National Aircraft Certification, Civil Aviation Branch at Transport Canada you will be required to:

• Determine the flight test program necessary for the aircraft certification approval.
• Act as test pilot flight crew member to conduct flight tests necessary for certification and to audit manufacturers' production standards.
• Develop new regulations and new advisory guidance material including acceptable flight test techniques.
• Review qualifications and provide technical recommendations for ministerial delegation authorization to individuals and organizations for design approval flight testing of aeronautical products.
• Maintain flight test specific piloting skills and participate in professional development and skills enhancement training as required by the Department.

Essential Qualifications

• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in engineering, mathematics, science, or in a field relevant to the duties of the position or eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada,

and successful completion of a one-year Engineering Test Pilot course recognized by Transport Canada or minimum of five years of experience as an experimental / developmental test pilot with a manufacturer of civil certified transport category aircraft.

• Significant engineering flight test experience as a pilot in command (PIC) of number of aircraft types.
• Significant experience as engineering test pilot.
• Knowledge of civil airworthiness certification design standards.
• Significant knowledge of aircraft operations, flight test techniques, aerodynamics, stability and control, performance, power plants and aircraft system operation.
• For additional information, please use the link below:

How to apply

Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs.

****APPLY HERE****

Information you must provide

• Your resume
• Contact information for 2 references

We would like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Hiring organization contact

Name: Michelle Bonga, Human Resources Assistant
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posted 21 May