Director of Flight Test & Operations - Wisk

Director of Flight Test & Operations

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Hollister, CA

Departments – Flight Test & Ops /

Full Time /

Hybrid

At Wisk, we're transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight. We are a passionate team working together toward a sustainable future, solving high-impact problems that have never been solved before. By delivering everyday flight for everyone, we're making it possible to spend less time getting there and more time being there. If you want to be part of shaping the future of mobility, then read on!

We are looking for a Director of Flight Test and Operations to join our team. You will be part of the Generation 6 aircraft development program and will lead all flight test and flight operation activities across the Wisk company.

Why we need you:

• Wisk is currently developing Generation 6, the first fully autonomous all-electric eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft) and we need a Director to lead the Flight Test & Operations team, 
• The Flight Test & Operations team is in charge of all flight test and flight operation activities across the company and is responsible for maintaining and operating our fleet of test aircraft as well as for the creation and the execution of the flight test plans,
• The ultimate purpose of the Flight Test  is to ensure the safe collection of flight test data to support the verification activities of the Generation 6 aircraft development program.

What you will do:

• The Director of Flight Test and Operations (FTOP) holds responsibility and accountability for the collection of flight test data to support verification on the Gen 6 program. This includes providing instrumentation and flight test engineering support, as well as flight operations support such as aircraft management and maintenance,
• Additionally, FTOP oversees Chief Pilot activities related to R&D operations, surrogate aircraft operation, airborne chase, and proposed Part 135 Single Pilot operations,
• Administrative tracking of all company test pilot FAA qualifications and certifications is also within the purview of FTOP. These functions are carried out at our base of operation: KCVH Hollister, CA.
• Grow and mentor your team as we embark on the certification of an autonomous eVTOL aircraft
• Promote a strong safety culture and manage/understand risk in an aircraft certification environment.
• Participate in cross-disciplinary leadership/program-level decision making 
• Support requirements development from an operational and test perspective, feeding requirements into product development and systems engineering
• Develop and maintain processes to support company programs
• Manage competing priorities from multiple programs to achieve company goals
• Provide technical and managerial oversight for flight and systems testing at all Wisk sites, setting developmental and certification test strategy, and execution approach

What you have done:

• 15+ years of experience in flight and/or systems integration and test, including leading test planning, execution, and reporting, both in developmental and certification environments
• Have engaged agencies relating to certification testing and means/methods of compliance.
• Prioritizing test activities to support development and company goals
• Experience testing and integrating complex flight control, power management, and avionics systems
• Demonstrated ability to lead effectively in resource constrained environments
• Communicates effectively with company leadership, peers, your team, and external suppliers/authorities
• Experience leading a large, diverse team across multiple locations
• Demonstrated People Management skills
• Demonstrated strong cross functional collaboration skills
• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering or related field
• Experience with manned and unmanned test programs
• Experience in certification test programs (civil or military)

Desired:

• MS or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering or related field
• Technical expert in an aircraft development discipline in addition to flight/systems test 

Who you are:

• You are a highly motivated, self starting individual with a broad set of skills and never afraid of facing complex technical challenges
• You are a solution oriented individual with a strong analytical mindset
• You have strong communication skills and can easily tailor your communications to suit the audience
• You can adapt quickly or propose changes needed to achieve early results in a timely fashion
• You embrace challenges and take commitments and deliver results within reasonable expectations
• You are a positive team player

$208,971 - $240,197 a year

Compensation and Benefits:

In addition to offering a great work environment and the opportunity to be part of the team making electric autonomous flight a reality, at Wisk, we offer excellent total rewards which include a competitive base salary, annual bonus, long term incentive, 401K, health benefits and much more.  

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Range the Company expects to pay: $208,971 - $240,197 per year - The starting base salary within this range for this role varies based on factors such as your geographical location, and your relevant job-related experience that is consistent with a business necessity.

We are located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, alternative work schedule (9/80), flexible time off, 11 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately, commuter assistance, and education assistance. And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, fruit, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, happy hours and much more.

Wisk Aero provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wisk Aero abides by applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Wisk Aero is an E-Verify employer.

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posted 4 April 2024

Test Pilot III - Airbus

Test Pilot Positions (3) - Lockheed Martin

Job ID: 662814BR
Date posted: Mar. 13, 2024

Description:We are Lockheed Martin

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Our products play an important role in the national security of the United States and more than 70 other countries, ensuring peace and stability around the world. Highly trained and specialized personnel and facilities are key to the company's unrivaled success in the aeronautics industry. Our workforce of more than 25,000 has pre-eminent expertise in advanced aircraft design and production, modification and support, stealth technology and systems integration.

Lockheed Martin Flight Operations is looking for an energetic test pilot who wants to make a difference. You will start by supporting the F-35 program, but the position will grow to involve other projects including Lockheed Martin’s Advanced Development Programs, better known as Skunk Works.

We want a person who is willing to provide leadership, apply technical acumen, and make the team better.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• PVI development, requirements development, market assist.

• Subject matter expert on all aspects of the F-35

• Subject matter expert for flight test to include flight test planning, run card development, test execution and reporting.

• Fly F-35 missions such as experimental, developmental, production, engineering flight test, test support, customer demonstration flights and others as assigned.

** Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. **

What’s In It For You
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

Engineering Aeronautics
Basic Qualifications:
• Suitable FAA Commercial Pilot (SE Land, Instrument Airplane) or Airline Transport Pilot certificate.

• Current FAA Class I or II medical certificate.

• 1,500 hours first-pilot time in a tactical aircraft.

• F-35 flying experience in excess of 100 hours.

• Graduate of a military or recognized Test Pilot School (TPS).

• Must be willing to travel and have a valid U.S. passport.

Desired Skills:
• Comfortable working with Communications and Public Relations in front of a camera.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: TS/SCI

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Aeronautical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

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Senior Test Pilot - Wisk

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At Wisk, we're transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight. We are a passionate team working together toward a sustainable future, solving high-impact problems that have never been solved before. By delivering everyday flights for everyone, we're making it possible to spend less time getting there and more time being there. If you want to be part of shaping the future of mobility, then read on!

We are looking for an experienced Senior Test Pilot to join us in testing and certifying a new class of all-electric aircraft. As a senior member of the Flight Test team, you will be working closely with other Test Pilots and Flight Test Engineers as well as cognizant systems engineers and the certification group to validate and verify a revolutionary new aircraft design. 

Wisk recognizes the challenges that the UAM industry faces with regards the certification path for our vehicles. We are taking a pragmatic approach to this task and consequently are looking for experienced flight test personnel to join our talented team to make the certification process as efficient and effective as possible. To be a member you will have displayed highly developed Safety awareness and Risk Management capabilities in previous roles and be willing to continue this behavior at Wisk.

Your role will involve using your experience to guide our flight test certification planning, identify applicable industry guidance and standards, and prepare our flight test team to conduct testing that shows compliance to the certification authorities. Leveraging your certification experience, you will develop certification plans and support the flight test documentation and process development that will be used to demonstrate Wisk’s aircraft meet certification requirements. You will support test program scheduling, participate in flight test execution as a Test Pilot, and write test reports to a standard required by certification authorities. You will also train and mentor other flight test personnel on current best practices for certifying complex aircraft systems and support writing and updating supporting documents including aircraft flight manuals and Standard Operating Procedures.

Requirements:

• Experience conducting flight test on program pursuing FAA/TCCA/EASA Certification
• 10+ years flight test experience as a test pilot
• Graduate of accredited Test Pilot School, or equivalent experience
• Capable of obtaining at least an FAA Second Class Medical certificate
• FAA Commercial Pilot or ATP certificate (Fixed or Rotary Wing)
• Familiarity with FAA Order 26B
• Bachelors of Science degree in a relevant engineering or technical field 
• Experience in Type Certification program for fixed/rotary-wing aircraft or complex systems. Highly developed understanding of civil certification requirements from initial requirements development to Entry Into Service activities.
• DER/DAR and/or ODA experience (or equivalent from other NAA)
• A demonstrated capability to work within the engineering organization to inform vehicle design early, rather than identifying problems later in the development process.

Desired:

• Unmanned aircraft flight test experience
• Electric Propulsion flight test experience
• Both Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing pilot certificates and flight test experience
• Human-to-vehicle interface design, test and evaluation experience
• Instructor pilot certificate and experience
• Recency in formation flying

• Masters degree in a relevant engineering or technical field

$173,441 - $204,048 a year

Compensation and Benefits:

In addition to offering a great work environment and the opportunity to be part of the team making electric autonomous flight a reality, at Wisk, we offer excellent total rewards which include a competitive base salary, annual bonus, long term incentive, 401K, health benefits and much more.  

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Range the Company expects to pay: $173,441 - $204,048 per year - The starting base salary within this range for this role varies based on factors such as your geographical location, and your relevant job-related experience that is consistent with a business necessity.

We are located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, alternative work schedule (9/80), flexible time off, 11 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately, commuter assistance, and education assistance. And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, fruit, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, happy hours and much more.

Wisk Aero provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wisk Aero abides by applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Wisk Aero is an E-Verify employer.

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Test Pilot - Calspan

Job Description:

Position Title:                       Test Pilot
Grade:                                    Ungraded              
Department:                        Fight Operations (NF,PAX)
Reports to:                            VP, Chief Test Pilot
Job Category:                       Full time, Exempt     

Summary: Primary duties include flying and evaluating modified aircraft for research and development (R&D) and Test Pilot training. Duties also include reporting on results and performance from flight test sorties.  Responsible for all aspects of flight test including test and safety planning, execution and reporting.

Position Responsibilities  

• Participate in all aspects of flight testing including: handling qualities demonstration and research flights; upset recovery training flights in experimental aircraft; proposal preparation; experiment design; aircraft and systems preparation; flight test planning and implementation; data analysis, and technical report writing.
• Regularly contribute to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards as an expert in the field within the business group.
• Develop solutions to complex problems, which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation. Ensures solutions are consistent with business group and organizational objectives.
• Perform work independently without appreciable direction. Exercise considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.
• Serve as consultant to management and serve as the external spokesperson for the business group/functional organization on major matters pertaining to its policies, plans and objectives. Particapte in new business proposal preparation.

Preferred Education / Experience:

• Recognized Test Pilot School graduate.
• Pilot License - FAA Commercial, Multi-Engine Land, Instrument Rating.
• Minimum 750 hours of turbine PIC time.
• Five years progressive experience and responsibility as a test pilot in a flight-test organization.
• Must meet eligibility requirements for a Secret Security Clearance.
• BS in Appropriate Engineering discipline desired.

Preferred Knowledge / Ability: 

• Experience with project management, flight testing and evaluations of aircraft stability and control, flying/handling qualities, flight control systems or other airborne systems.
• Flight test instructor experience; teaching academic theory and airborne test techniques.

Salary Range (min)

USD $150,000.00/Yr.

Salary Range (max)

USD $200,000.00/Yr.

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posted 9 February 2024