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Experimental Flight Test Pilot - Robinson Helicopters

JOB SUMMARY:

Robinson Helicopters is a leading manufacturer of civil rotorcraft with a 50 year history of providing affordable helicopters for a wide range of applications.  Robinson Helicopters is an engineering focused organization that provides challenging and exciting opportunities to contribute to the future of vertical flight.

As an Experimental Test Pilot at Robinson Helicopter, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and certification of the most widely used civil helicopters in the world.  The Experimental Flight Test Pilot is part of a small and nimble flight test team that plans, executes, analyzes, and reports on ground and flight test of experimental rotorcraft and/or systems.  You will be challenged with bringing unique and complex aircraft from development through certification.     

Salary Range is $170,000 - $265,000 per year.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as PIC for development, research, and certification flight tests of experimental rotorcraft.
• Conduct varying, complex flight test projects for rotorcraft including writing flight test plans, test cards, flight reports, and test reports.
• Lead and/or participate in ground and flight tests as pilot, test crew member, or Test Conductor.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop test strategies, determine test configurations, plan, and execute test programs in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.
• Comply with department processes and standard operating procedures to ensure flight testing is accomplished with high levels of safety, effectiveness, consistency, and efficiency.

• Contribute insights and innovations to improve the product and organization.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary design reviews and assist with resolving cross-functional technical issues.
• Participate in the Flight Test Safety Program to ensure safety objectives are accomplished including participation in flight test plan reviews, test flights, pre and post test flight briefings, and test readiness reviews.
• Interface with regulator (FAA, EASA, TCCA, etc) flight test personnel to conduct flight test aspects of aircraft certification.
• Maintain required records and conduct audits to verify compliance with processes and procedures.

• Maintain flying currency and proficiency in multiple different aircraft types.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field or equivalent experience.
• FAA Commercial Helicopter Pilot Certificate.
• FAA Second Class Medical.
• Minimum 1,000 hrs Helicopter PIC time.
• Experience in multiple makes and models of rotorcraft.
• Significant experience managing Risk and Safety in an aviation application.
• Excellent academic record.
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, and works well with others.
• Able to work irregular hours and workdays, and travel periodically.
• Proven self-starter requiring minimal supervision, with strong project management, organization, and risk management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and engineering software tools

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Pilot graduate of a SETP recognized test pilot school long course.
• Experience in development and certification flight test programs.
• DER and/or ODA experience.
• Previous experience as a production test pilot or maintenance pilot.
• Master’s degree in engineering.
• Human-to-vehicle interface design, test and evaluation experience.
• FAA Helicopter Instructor pilot certificate and experience.
• Experience with flight control development.
• Experience managing Risk and Safety in the flight test environment.

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posted 30 September

Research Engineer Test Pilot (Fixed Wing) - National Research Council Canada

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Priority will be given to the following designated employment equity groups: Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.

* The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

City: Ottawa 

Organizational Unit: Aerospace 

Classification: RCO 

Tenure: Continuing 

Language Requirements: English

Work arrangements: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require full-time physical presence at the NRC work location identified.

Defence Industrial Strategy

The NRC has an important role within the Government of Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy, accelerating research and innovation, and helping Canadian businesses develop leading-edge technologies for civilian and military use.

With expertise across fields such as transportation, quantum science, medical countermeasures and advanced manufacturing, the NRC is hiring to drive the development of national sovereign defence capabilities. The following role will support the NRC’s contributions to defence priorities.

The role

We are looking for a Research Engineer Test Pilot (Fixed Wing) to support the Flight Research Laboratory (FRL) with the Aerospace Research Centre. The Test Pilot would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity. 

The Flight Research Laboratory operates a small fleet of highly specialized research aircraft to meet the flight research needs of partners and clients in the aerospace sector. Flight test and evaluation duties in support of research needs are performed by research engineer test pilots who, in addition, fulfill duties as project managers and research engineers.

In addition to serving as a fixed-wing research engineer test pilot for a wide variety of projects, the incumbent will conceive, manage, perform, and report on his/her own flight research projects with partners in Canadian and foreign aerospace industries, government agencies, and aerospace research establishments. There may be an opportunity for the incumbent to develop and apply skills related to rotary-wing aircraft as well. 

KEY ACTIVITIES:

• Flying as pilot-in-command for research flight activities relating to airborne research, airborne sensing, and flight mechanics projects. Performing test and evaluation flying for research projects on multiple aircraft platforms (Approx 5 platforms concurrently);
• Act as pilot project lead, providing piloting and flight test expertise, for airborne research, flight mechanics, and aeronautical technology development projects, including the design and development of research experiments, analysis and reporting of results in technical reports, journals, and at national and international research meetings.  There may be an opportunity for the incumbent to lead projects as well;
• Providing piloting and flight test expertise for the management and project engineering for collaborative flight research projects. There may be an opportunity for the incumbent to manage projects as well; 
• Managing the technical development and project application of research aircraft.

Screening criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

Canadian Forces fixed-wing pilot flight training or equivalent.

Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering, science or math program. Candidates with a relevant Master’s degree will be given preference.

Completion of formal fixed-wing test pilot school training course (minimum course length 10 months) from a Society of Experimental Test Pilot (SETP) recognized test pilot school, or equivalent training.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience

• Extensive experience as a fixed-wing pilot (minimum of 2500 hours pilot time);
• Significant experience working as a test pilot in an aircraft test or development environment;
• Hold a valid airline transport pilot license – aeroplane; and
• Rotary-wing pilot in command experience an asset.

Condition of employment

• Secret clearance

A thorough security clearance process will be applied. 

For a Secret Clearance, verification of background information over a period of 10 years is required. Individuals must have lived in Canada for a sufficient period of time to enable the security screening process. 

• Licencing - Must hold and maintain a valid Airline Transport Pilot License – aeroplane;
• Medical Suitability – a Transport Canada Category 1 aviation medical must be obtained and maintained;
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) from the Ottawa Airport Pass Control Office; and
• Must be able to occasionally work in demanding environments, such as the Arctic or hot/dry locations.

Language requirements

English

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical competencies

• Ability to prepare and deliver high level presentations and reports;
• Ability to analyze flight test data using computer software to resolve technical and/or scientific challenges and provide appropriate recommendations;
• Advanced knowledge of flight mechanics principles and flight test and evaluation techniques;
• Ability to make an initial assessment of the suitability of a project for study, the likely scientific or engineering merit of the project, and the general safety of an experimental plan;
• Ability to formulate logical conclusions from flight testing and decide whether the acquired data are sufficient to respond to a client need or prove or disprove theoretical models and whether further testing is required;
• Ability to understand industry needs and match that with appropriate scientific/technical solutions; and
• Ability to guide the clients in flight test or research experiments to ensure that flight safety, operational restrictions and regulations, and experimental objectives are harmonized to achieve the best possible results in an efficient and safe manner.

Behavioural competencies

• Research - Creative thinking (Level 3)
• Research - Networking (Level 2)
• Research - Initiative (Level 2)
• Research - Communication (Level 2)
• Research - Teamwork (Level 3)
• Research - Self-knowing and self-development (Level 2)

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Research

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Compensation

The intent of this hiring action is to staff this position at the RCO-4 level, which is a senior to intermediate-career level position with a salary range of $143,127 to $168,192. 

NOTE: Please note that the full RO/RCO salary scale has five levels. Salary determination will be based on a review of the candidate’s expertise, outcomes and impacts of their previous work experience relative to the requirements of the level.  As such, the initial salary could be within another level of the RO/RCO salary scale (i.e. above or below the intended level for this position).

Pilots will received up to $8,427 for pilot responsibility allowance.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

Discover the possible

Anything is possible at the NRC, named in 2026 one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, Top Employer in the National Capital Region and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers!

As Canada’s largest research and innovation organization, our world-renowned research pushes the boundaries of science and engineering to make the impossible, possible. Every day we explore new ideas through innovative research and help companies discover possibilities that impact Canada’s future and the world.

At the NRC, you’ll also discover new possibilities. Our supportive workplace fosters a culture of creativity, welcoming fresh perspectives and innovation at all levels. We value teamwork. You’ll collaborate across multiple fields and with the brightest minds to find creative solutions. Most importantly, you’ll discover what’s possible within you as you grow, make valuable contributions and progress in your professional journey. From ground-breaking discoveries to a life-changing career, discover your possible at the NRC.

Notes

• Overtime will sometimes be required.
• Occasional national and international travel may be required. 
• Irregular hours and weekend work will sometimes be required.
• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one-year period.
• Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (25975) to:

E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Telephone: 4506454208 

Closing Date: 9 October 2026 - 23:59 Eastern Time

For more information on career tools and other resources, check out Career tools and resources

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posted 18 September

Staff Test Pilot (3 Openings) - Northrop Grumman

Staff Test Pilot

United States-Florida-Saint Augustine

United States-Florida-Melbourne

job requisition id:  R10241324

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 50% of the Time

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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

• Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff Test Pilot to join the team of qualified individuals on our Test and Evaluation organization. This role is located onsite in St. Augustine, FL with future temporary, 1-year assignment in Melbourne, FL.
• In this role, the successful candidate will work as a highly motivated Test Pilot to support E-2D production acceptance flight tests and Foreign Military Sales. Candidate will be based in St Augustine, Florida and directly support the E-2D production line.
• Acceptance flights include new production and modification program induction, verification, sell off and delivery. Occasional collateral duties include the support of E-2D Integrated Test Team in Patuxent River, MD and various E-2 programs at Melbourne, Florida campus. ITT test program support include Aerial Refueling testing, Hawkeye Cockpit Technical Refresh development, Delta System Software Configuration upgrade development testing, and future missions systems development programs. Candidate will support engineering, systems safety, product support, and the E-2 program with development of systems and vehicle test plans, procedures, and test cards. Candidate will also provide NATOPS manual inputs and conduct E-2 aircrew training. Candidate shall display professionalism, leadership, have a strong work ethic, work well with others, and be able to function with little to no direct supervision. Additionally, the candidate will be required to provide training and mentorship to other pilots and engineers on the test team. Domestic and international travel up to 50% required. Extended international travel possible.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain air vehicle acceptance procedures to include technical justification
• Provide oversight for development of test plans / test cards to ensure safety and efficiency
• Lead pre-flight briefs to efficiently coordinate complex air vehicle testing with large team of aircrew and engineers.
• Lead post-flight debriefs to collect relevant test data and ensure lessons learned are captured for future testing
• Execute missions as pilot in command during flight test missions
• Coordinate group training events to encourage continued learning within the test team
• Mentor Pilots and Flight Test Engineers
• Incorporate “lessons learned” and process improvements to maintain / improve safety and efficiency within the team
• Author pilot daily reports highlighting details of test missions
• Manage NATOPS and aircrew training materials changes
• We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
• Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline AND 12 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 10 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 8 years of related professional/military experience
• Must have an active US Government Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
• Must have current or former E-2D pilot NATOPS Qualification.
• Must have at least 2,000 hours total time and 1,000 hours experience in E-2 or C-2.
• Must be able to pass FAA Class II physical as a condition of employment.
• Must have FAA commercial pilot certificate with multi-engine and instrument rating
• Must have FAA Radio Operators permit
• Must be willing and able to deploy on an extended domestic assignment for 12 months to the NG Melbourne, FL campus.
• Must be willing and able to support travel up to 50% to include extended trips both domestic and international
• Must be willing and able to support varying shifts, overtime, and holidays as needed to support business objectives
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain the appropriate medical clearance(s), as defined per the customer’s contracting requirements, for the duration of your employment.
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain all training qualifications, as needed per the customer’s contracting requirements, for the duration of your employment.

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Hold or be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• Internationally recognized Test Pilot School graduate or be able to obtain a NAVAIR Test Pilot School (TPS) waiver.
• Experience working with foreign military personnel.
• Aviation curriculum development experience.
• Naval Aviation or USAF Safety Officer School graduate.
• NATOPS model manager or experience.
• Instructor pilot experience.
• Carrier suitability, structural loads, engine/propeller test experience, and Aerial Refueling test experience desired.

Primary Level Salary Range: $185,000.00 - $277,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

 

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Staff Pilot Test

United States-Florida-Melbourne

Full time

job requisition id

R10247854

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 50% of the Time

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff Test Pilot to join the team of qualified individuals on our Test and Evaluation organization. This role is located onsite in Melbourne, FL.

In this role, the successful candidate will work as a highly motivated Test Pilot to support E-2D production acceptance flight tests and Foreign Military Sales.

Acceptance flights include new production and modification program induction, verification, sell off and delivery. Occasional collateral duties include the support of E-2D Integrated Test Team in Patuxent River, MD and direct support the E-2D production line at the St Augustine, Florida campus. ITT test program support include Aerial Refueling testing, Hawkeye Cockpit Technical Refresh development, Delta System Software Configuration upgrade development testing, and future missions systems development programs. Candidate will support engineering, systems safety, product support, and the E-2 program with development of systems and vehicle test plans, procedures, and test cards. Candidate will also provide NATOPS manual inputs and conduct E-2 aircrew training. Candidate shall display professionalism, leadership, have a strong work ethic, work well with others, and be able to function with little to no direct supervision. Additionally, the candidate will be required to provide training and mentorship to other pilots and engineers on the test team. Domestic travel up to 50% required. Extended international travel possible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain air vehicle acceptance procedures to include technical justification
• Provide oversight for development of test plans / test cards to ensure safety and efficiency
• Lead pre-flight briefs to efficiently coordinate complex air vehicle testing with large team of aircrew and engineers.
• Lead post-flight debriefs to collect relevant test data and ensure lessons learned are captured for future testing
• Execute missions as pilot in command during flight test missions
• Coordinate group training events to encourage continued learning within the test team
• Mentor Pilots and Flight Test Engineers
• Incorporate “lessons learned” and process improvements to maintain / improve safety and efficiency within the team
• Author pilot daily reports highlighting details of test missions
• Manage NATOPS and aircrew training materials changes

We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline AND 12 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 10 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 8 years of related professional/military experience
• Must have an active US Government Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
• Must have current or former E-2D pilot NATOPS Qualification.
• Must have at least 2,000 hours total time and 1,000 hours experience in E-2 or C-2.
• Must be able to pass FAA Class II physical as a condition of employment.
• Must have FAA commercial pilot certificate with multi-engine and instrument rating
• Must have FAA Radio Operators permit
• Must be willing and able to support travel up to 50% to include extended trips both domestic and international
• Must be willing and able to support varying shifts, overtime, and holidays as needed to support business objectives
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain the appropriate medical clearance(s), as defined per the customer’s contracting requirements, for the duration of your employment.
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain all training qualifications, as needed per the customer’s contracting requirements, for the duration of your employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hold or be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• Internationally recognized Test Pilot School graduate or be able to obtain a NAVAIR Test Pilot School (TPS) waiver.
• Experience working with foreign military personnel.
• Aviation curriculum development experience.
• Naval Aviation or USAF Safety Officer School graduate.
• NATOPS model manager or experience.
• Instructor pilot experience.
• Carrier suitability, structural loads, engine/propeller test experience, and Aerial Refueling test experience desired.

Primary Level Salary Range: $185,000.00 - $277,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

 

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Staff Pilot Test

Locations: United States-California-Edwards AFB

Job requisition id: R10244273

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

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Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman’s Test and Evaluation (T&E) organization is seeking a Staff Test Pilot for developmental test of military aircraft. Candidate may conduct demonstration flights with customers, government officials or other personnel to exhibit vehicle performance, flying qualities and system capabilities.

Responsibilities include developing test techniques, assisting in cockpit/workstation design, working with flight test engineers creating test plans, developing test products, evaluating systems in the laboratory environment, simulation, ground test, flight test, and reporting on test results. Selected candidate must successfully complete initial and recurrent training and qualifications as a basis for continued employment. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

This position is located 100% on-site at Edwards AFB, CA

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides test pilot expertise to assigned programs; technology/research efforts to ensure man-machine interface issues and requirements are identified for new or modified aircraft designs
• Plan, develop and execute test flights on aircraft to verify airworthiness and performance capability; validate and verify compliance with specifications and to determine operational effectiveness and/or suitability
• Partners with Flight Ops Manager and Engineering team to ensure test team is conducting safe and effective ground and flight test operations
• Collaborates with customer pilots
• Engage with program IPTs and REs to ensure air vehicle and ground station designs/modifications are effective and suitable
• Provides test pilot inputs at FRR, TRRs and SRBs ensuring safe conduct of all NGAS flight test missions
• Ensures best practices and lessons learned are shared with other program pilots
• Provides engineering test pilot expertise and safety guidance to flight test engineers for design definition, simulator flights, test planning, flight test techniques, test conduct, test reporting and proposal preparation
• Provide test pilot inputs to System Safety to ensure safe conduct of flight test missions
• Provides pilot inputs into development of preliminary flight manuals and aircrew checklists
• Maintain proficiencies and currencies
• Promotes active involvement in flight test professional societies and industry forums; fully supports Test Communities of Practice (CoPs) and Flight Test Safety Summit

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree plus 12 years of related experience OR Master’s plus 10 years of related experience OR PhD plus 9 years of related experience.
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain the appropriate medical clearance(s), as defined per the customer’s contracting requirements, for the duration of your employment.
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain all training qualifications, as needed per the customer’s contracting requirements, for the duration of your employment.
• Must have an active US Government secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
• FAA commercial Multi Engine instrument rated pilot
• Minimum of 1,500 hours of flight experience as Pilot in Command
• Current FAA Class II Medical or higher
• Military Test Pilot School (TPS) Graduate
• Experience in flight testing, with ability to work with engineering to develop solutions to integration issues, and to bridge between the customer users and Northrop Grumman designers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current, proficient, and qualified in military aircraft
• Current DoD Top Secret clearance
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Excellent communications skills, including the ability to brief test results to executive leadership

Primary Level Salary Range: $214,200.00 - $321,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

 

posted 8 September

R&D Tac Air Fighter Pilot - Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC)

R&D Tac Air Fighter Pilot
Job Number: (344872)
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ATAC Research & Development Manager, Tactical Aircraft

About Textron 
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Flight, Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. For more information visit: www.textron.com. 

 About ATAC

Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC), a division of Textron Systems, provides tactical flight training and adversary services.  Textron’s extensive global reach makes for an incomparable training resource, not only for the U.S. military but also for foreign militaries across the globe.  ATAC currently provides tactical flight training and adversary aggressor services for U.S. Navy, Marine and Air Force pilots and is actively pursuing many foreign programs as well.  ATAC operates simultaneously across five Navy/Marine Corps sites and three Air Force sites spanning across two continents and comprises the world’s largest outsourced civilian, tactical airborne training organization.  ATAC proudly provides the highest quality live training to Squadrons, Air Wings, and Battle Groups, and was also the first civilian organization authorized to train the Navy’s TOPGUN pilots and the USAF’s F-22 Raptor pilots.

Summary

ATAC’s Research & Development Manager for Tactical Aircraft will primarily be responsible for research and evaluation of existing fighter and/or attack aircraft that can effectively be integrated into ATAC’s fleet.  This position will report to the Director of Research & Development and will also support the Program Managers directly responsible for upgrades to ATAC’s fleet of aircraft as required by existing and future customers.

 Job Responsibilities

• Research existing fighter aircraft that can cost-effectively be integrated into ATACs fleet of aircraft in order to develop winning technical solutions for future proposals.
• Assist with drafting Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to industry or foreign governments in order to gain firm pricing and schedule of potential future aircraft.
• Assist the Director of R&D in evaluating potential aircraft acquisitions or modernization upgrades that will satisfy current and future U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force Contracted Air Services (CAS) requirements.
• Assist the R&D Senior Manager of Tactical Mission Systems with integration of electro-optical/infra-red (EO/IR) sensors, electronic warfare (EW) equipment, active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars, and helmet mounted cueing systems (HMCS) onto ATAC aircraft.
• Assist the R&D Chief Engineer with developing and managing systems-level requirements for aircraft avionics, sensors, and systems that meet the customer’s needs and can be used for effective subcontracting.
• Assist the Capture Manager with proposal development, including developing strategy, advocating technical solutions, writing content and editing the work of others.  
• Assist aircraft Program Managers with requirements derivation, management, verification and validation efforts.
• Assist aircraft Program Managers with Test & Evaluation planning and execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field (required)
• Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business related field (desired)
• Test Pilot School graduate (required)
• 8+ years of industry and government experience in fighter aircraft mission and radar systems integration, test and evaluation (required)
• Former military service (required)
• Active Top Secret clearance (required)
• Ability to attain and maintain Special Access Program clearance requirements (required)
• Defense Acquisition University coursework in Test & Evaluation, Systems Engineering, Logistics, Acquisition, Risk Management, and/or Intellectual Property & Data Rights (required)

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Accountability for achieving challenging goals
• Able to work independently and in groups to achieve positive results
• Mature and diplomatic approach to relationships
• Initiative to take concepts from first idea to mature proposal offerings
• Professional curiosity and a mindset of continual learning 
• Adaptable to change in a fast-paced and dynamic aviation environment
• Experience with operating 4^th/5^thgeneration fighter aircraft with AESA Radars
• Experience with operating Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems in fighter aircraft
• Experience testing Handling Qualities and Systems Integration of fighter aircraft
• Experience with system-level requirements generation/management on fighter aircraft
• Experience reporting verification/validation test results to program management.
•  Experience with test & evaluation of installed systems on fighter aircraft

Minimum Qualifications

• Previously qualified DoD-trained Fighter Pilot
• Previously qualified 4-Ship/Division Flight Lead
• 700 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) of any fixed wing DOD-owned/operated fighter aircraft
• 100 hours PIC at night
• Logged 50 hours PIC time in the past 12 months (any aircraft)
• Logged 100 PIC hours in previous 24 months (any aircraft)
• Shall have flown a tactical fighter aircraft in the previous 5 years
• Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
• FAA Single Engine, Commercial Certificate with Instrument Privileges
• Secret Security Clearance, US Citizen

Specific Contract Qualifications

• 1000 hours PIC of a military tactical aircraft
• 500 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) of any fixed wing DOD-owned/operated fighter aircraft

 Desired Qualifications

• USAF WIC graduate, USAF adversary qualification
• USNFWS/NAWDC/TOPGUN graduate
• TPS graduate
• DoD military Instructor Pilot qualification
• Mission Commander qualification
• Military or Civilian Flight Examiner qualification
• Functional Check Flight Pilot qualification
• NVG Instructor, CRM Instructor
• FAA CFI(I) Certificate
• Familiarization with DoD Commercial Air Services industry
• FAA Authorized Experimental Aircraft (AEA) privileges (list types)
• DoD Safety School or Board President Course graduate
• Squadron Command experience
• Active fighter flying (for each fighter type, provide total hours, date of last sortie)
• Actively flying (provide 1-year look-back per active aircraft type)

 How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country.  We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

  AI Readiness:Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment. 

Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is $222,800.00 - $222,800.00 per year. 

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Classified Information Statement - Select value to add statement to job posting Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.

Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC)

Primary Location

 US-California-Point Mugu Nawc

Job Field

 Flight Operations

Schedule

 Full-time

Job Level

 Individual Contributor

Job Type

 Experienced

Shift

 First Shift

Travel

 Yes, 25 % of the Time

Worksite Onsite

 

posted 4 September

Chief of Flight Test - Transport Canada Civil Aviation

TCCA Chief of Flight Test

Transport Canada Civil Aviation is currently hiring for the Chief of Flight Test position (AO-ETP-02, MOT26J-131495-000181). The position is a permanent position reporting to the Executive Director Aircraft Certification, located in Ottawa, ON.

Closing date: January 14, 2027 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Salary
$171,400 to $196,143

Level
AO-ETP-02

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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
Chief of Flight Test, (1 position indeterminately)

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 a Chief of Flight Test in Transport Canada’s Aircraft Certification Branch, you will be required to:

• Lead a team of engineering test pilots, flight test engineers and other aeronautical engineering experts to carry out the Division’s mandate.
• Direct the planning and coordination of all flight test activities undertaken in support of all aeronautical product design approvals requiring flight test support or oversight, and on occasion act as an operational engineering test pilot.
• Provide strategic and operational advice and formulate recommendations related to Flight Test to senior management, industry and foreign civil aviation authorities.
• Provide strategic and operational engineering flight test advice and direction on the application of regulations, standards, policies and procedures as they apply to aeronautical product design approval/certification and direct the provision of specialized flight test expertise to Transport Canada Civil Aviation staff members, other government departments, delegates, the aerospace industry, industry associations, international airworthiness organizations and the public.
• Manage the activities of the Flight Test Division including financial, human resources, occupational safety and health, and other administrative requirements.
• Participate as a member of the Aircraft Certification Branch management team.

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; and successful completion of an engineering test pilot course recognized by Transport Canada.

OR

Graduation with a degree in engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution or eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada; and minimum of five years of experience as an experimental or developmental test pilot with a manufacturer of civil certified transport category aircraft.

• Significant experience in aeronautical products in engineering flight test of aircraft as well as one or more areas such as design, development, test, evaluation, delegation system oversight, continuing airworthiness and civil certification of aircraft, aircraft engines or other aeronautical products.
• Broad knowledge of the Civil Aviation regulatory framework, current issues, trends, key stakeholders, as well as processes and policies used by civil regulatory authorities, both domestic and foreign, that support the mandate of the division led by this position.
• For additional information, please visit Government of Canada jobs, Chief, Flight Test

How to apply

Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs.

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Information you must provide

• Your resume
• A cover letter - 800 to 1200 words, maximum 2 pages, explaining what has motivated you to apply and what makes you the ideal candidate for the position.

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

Hiring organization contact

Name: Jenna Davis, Human Resources Assistant
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Name: Monica Lojko, Human Resources Advisor
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