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Experimental Test Pilot - Bell Textron Canada
We are pioneers. We were the first to break the sound barrier and design the first functional jetpack. We were aboard NASA’s first lunar mission and brought advanced tiltrotor systems to market. Today, we are defining the future of on-demand mobility. At Bell, we are proud to be an iconic company with superb talent, rapidly creating novel and coveted vertical lift experiences.
Summary of job description
As Experimental Test Pilot, the incumbent functionally tests, evaluates and approves aircraft modifications and new aircraft types in order to insure a high quality product according to engineering, manufacturing and FAA, TCCA or EASA certification standards.
The experimental test pilot is involved in the conception of the design changes, the preparation of the development and certification plans as well as the execution of safe and efficient ground and flight testing.
This position duties include familiarization flights, customer training and customer acceptance flights for both military and civilian customers. These flights are often conducted at customer’s operational areas and require frequent travel Nationally and Internationally.
Product development, evaluation and demonstration flights are conducted in close liaison with commercial and military marketing, engineering, quality control, manufacturing and product support departments.
Candidate Experience:
- Experience as a test pilot and/or as a production pilot.
- 4500 hours pilot in command helicopter flight time and experience on Bell products or being a graduate from a recognized test pilot school and 2000 hours of helicopter flight time.
- CPL/ATPL (H) TCCA, valid group 4 IFR,
- Instructor or FAA CPL/ATPL (H) license are considered assets.
- Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Functional knowledge of French (asset) and perfect knowledge of English required.
Any other combination of schooling and experience deemed equivalent may be considered.
Benefits of working at Bell Textron Canada
- Group benefits plan and Healthcare online services
- Retirement savings plan
- Average of 13 holidays/floating days
- Possibility of banking overtime in compensated time up to 40 hours per year
- Flexible schedule policy
- Educational assistance program
- Reimbursement program for fitness fees
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
Don’t miss the chance to join a diverse, inclusive environment where you feel a sense of belonging. As a member of our global workforce, you will collaborate with dedicated, enthusiastic teams where unique experiences, backgrounds and ideas combined with a strong passion for our products take us above and beyond flight.
Bell Textron Canada Ltd. adheres to the principles of Employment Equity.
Posted 22 June
Senior Experimental Test Pilot / Experimental Test Pilot - XP Services, Inc.
SENIOR EXPERIMENTAL TEST PILOT / EXPERIMENTAL TEST PILOT (MULTIPLE POSITIONS)
XP Services, Inc. is seeking experienced Experimental Test Pilots to support the development, certification, and operational transition of a high-performance turboprop aircraft program.
The successful candidate will join a small, highly experienced team conducting developmental flight testing, systems evaluation, certification activities, and aircraft integration efforts. The program includes ongoing flight test operations overseas and the eventual FAA certification of the aircraft in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct developmental and certification flight testing
- Develop test plans, test cards, risk assessments, and flight test reports
- Support envelope expansion, systems evaluation, and performance testing
- Work directly with engineering teams to identify and resolve technical issues
- Support certification activities with regulatory authorities
- Provide technical leadership within a multidisciplinary flight test organization
Qualifications
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating
- Current FAA First or Second Class Medical
- Minimum 2,500 hours total flight time
- Developmental, experimental, military, certification, or OEM flight test experience
- Strong technical writing and communication skills
Desired Experience
- Military or civilian Test Pilot School graduate
- FAA certification flight test experience
- Part 23, Part 25, Restricted Category, or military derivative aircraft certification experience
- Turboprop aircraft flight test experience
- Active or previously held security clearance
Travel
Significant domestic and international travel is required. Initial assignments are expected to involve extended overseas deployments during the developmental and certification phases of the program.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience. XP Services offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits, and other company-sponsored programs. Full-time employment is preferred; consulting arrangements may be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.
Confidentiality
Additional program details will be provided only to qualified candidates following execution of a Non-Disclosure Agreement.
Interested candidates should submit a résumé and summary of flight test experience to:
Rodney Allison, SETP Associate Fellow
President & CEO
XP Services, Inc. (SETP Corporate Member)
Tullahoma, Tennessee USA
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All inquiries will be handled in strict confidence.
posted 15 June
Staff Test Pilot - Northrop Grumman
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 Mission Systems, located in Baltimore, MD, has an immediate need for a Staff Test Pilot for Flight Test Operations.
This organization provides flight test capabilities for the development, assessment and demonstration of NGC products and systems.
The responsibilities of the Staff Test Pilot include:
- Perform research and development flight test in support sensor development intended for a wide variety of applications and in various states of technical maturity.
- Maintain currency and proficiency in multiple aircraft types.
- Plan and execute flight operations in support of sensor development throughout the National Airspace System to include Special Use Airspace, participation in military exercises, and cooperation with military assets.
- Plan and execute test flights to verify analysis in support of aircraft modifications.
- Provide technical support and liaison with program teams in support of sensor integration.
- Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications for the Staff Test Pilot:
- Bachelors of Science degree with 12 years or more of professional/military experience - OR - a Master’s degree with 10 years or more professional/military experience
- Pilot graduate (long-course) of a military test pilot school (USNTPS, USAFTPS, ETPS or EPNER)
- Minimum three years of test pilot experience in developmental and/or operational flight test
- FAA Commercial Multi-Engine Land pilot certificate without a centerline thrust restriction
- FAA Second Class Medical
- Minimum 1500 hours First Pilot (USN/USMC) or Primary (USAF) flight time in turbojet, turbofan or turboprop aircraft
- Current ACTIVE DoD Secret clearance or higher within the past two years with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation.
- The ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Preferred Qualifications for the Staff Test Pilot:
- Master’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) rating
- Previous experience in aircraft modifications, configuration and control and technical/operational review boards
- Familiar with government flight test organizations, ranges, and processes
- Technically and operationally familiar with airborne radar systems
- FAA type ratings and experience in multi-engine, non-centerline thrust aircraft
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Primary Level Salary Range: $204,500.00 - $306,700.00
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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