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Northrop Grumman Job Opportunity

Test Pilot 4 on the UCAS program with Northrop Grumman  #115497

Job Description: Pilots unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) during developmental test and operational flights. Remotely pilots vehicle to determine compliance with specification and operational suitability during engineering tests and flight test/demonstration support through specifically prescribed tests and maneuvers. Defines, plans, organizes and executes complex flight programs and flight test events. Conducts briefings and debriefings, and coordinates with maintenance personnel to analyze and correct vehicle discrepancies. May conduct demonstration flights with customers, government officials or other personnel to exhibit vehicle performance, flying qualities and system capabilities. This position will be based at Edwards AFB, CA. but will require occasional travel. The position will move to Pauxtent River, MD when the air vehicle is ready for carrier operations testing.

Basic Qualifications: BS with minimum 9 years of experience in aerospace. Graduate of Test Pilot School as a Experimental Flight Test Pilot. Must be a commercial pilot with current instrument rating, minimum of 500 hours of pilot in command, and have current FAA Class III medical certificate or better. Selected candidate must successfully complete company UAV operator training and qualification program and receive GFR certification as a basis for continued employment. Secret clearance required.  Preferred Qualifications: Naval Military rated Pilot with carrier aviation qualifications. Instructor pilot qualifications. Eligible for DoD Top Secret Clearance.

If interested please apply online at http://www.careers.northropgrumman.com or
contact Jennifer Siemens  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Jennifer Siemens
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
Strike and Surveillance Division
Acquisition Recruiter
Office: 310-331-3639
Fax: 310-335-3044
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FAA Job Opportunity

Announcement Number :

ANE-AIR-10-144-18100

Opening Date :

Jul 30, 2010

 

Closing Date :

Aug 20, 2010

 

Position :

Flight Test Pilot

 

Series :

2181

 

Business Component :

New England Region, Aircraft Certification Service, Engine & Propeller Directorate, New York Aircraft Certification Office, ANE-172

 

 

Duty Location(s) :

Westbury, New York  -  Vacancies:  1

 

 

 

 

Salary Range :

$94,738 - $146,870
FV-J

 

Information about Locality Pay
Information about COLA
Information about Citizenship

 

 

 

Who May Apply :

All Sources

 

 

 

 

We are not accepting applications from non-citizens.

 

 

 

Job Status :

Full Time

 

 

 

 

 

Appointment Duration :

Permanent

 

 

 

 


 

Description of the Position

Duties :   Flight Test Pilot: Incumbent serves as a Flight Test Pilot conducting qualitative and quantitative flight tests on new or critically modified aircraft during type certification programs. Determines if the aircraft complies with the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations. Conducts functional and reliability test program required to demonstrate that the newly certificated aircraft will perform safely and satisfactorily during normal service. Writes and/or evaluates engineering flight test programs. Prepares reports and data required for type certification of the aircraft. Flight tests often involve evaluations of advanced or unconventional aircraft. These assignments often require flying an aircraft with little or no advanced checkout since experience with the aircraft is often unavailable. Flight tests must be conducted with the most critical configurations to establish maximum weight, maximum CG location, maximum airspeeds, maximum altitudes, maximum takeoff and landing conditions, and all emergency operations. Evaluations are conducted day and night, during icing, and with the most adverse conditions which the aircraft will encounter during normal operations. The aircraft often is approaching its theoretical operating limits.

Minimum Qualifications :  Certificates and Ratings: All positions require a current commercial pilot certificate with airplane single and multiengine land and instrument ratings or an airline transport pilot (ATP) certificate. Minimum Flight Hours: Flight hours as pilot-in-command (PIC) or second-in-command (SIC) in aircraft of any weight or category is creditable for this requirement. Total PIC and SIC flight hours - 1,750 Total PIC hours - 1,150. Total instrument hours - 75. Total PIC and SIC night flying hours - 75. Total PIC and SIC flying hours within the last 12 months - 100. *NOTE: At least 10 of the required instrument hours must have been logged in actual instrument weather. The balance may have been acquired in a flight simulator or in other types of instrument flight time; e.g., hood instrument. Flight Experience Requirements: All applicants must meet the following requirements: Have successfully completed a military test pilot school Or the FAA flight test pilot school OR Have 1 year of flight test experience as an engineering test pilot conducting performance and flying qualities tests or analyzing aircraft performance data. NOTE: Acceptable engineering flight test experience must have been for the purpose of establishing the basic airworthiness of prototype aircraft or component parts in the experimental/developmental stage. This experience includes flight testing of an aircraft or component from the time of first developmental flight testing through final FAA certification or military acceptance testing. This experience must include basic stability, controllability, and performance testing to determine compliance with civil, military, or foreign standards. Flight tests will normally have been conducted in experimental category uncertified civilian aircraft or in military aircraft which have not had final acceptance for service use. 

Other Job Requirements : 
1. Experience with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), and related policies, standards and procedures concerning aircraft type certification, flight testing, and continued airworthiness.
2. Knowledge of emerging aviation technologies such as synthetic vision, Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast, and performance-based communication.
3. Ability to apply ADVANCED aerospace engineering concepts, principles, and practices to aircraft flight testing, and certification of aircraft and aircraft components.
4. Ability to foster the open exchange of technical ideas and information in order to develop solutions to resolve conflict.
5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary subject matter experts and facilitate organizational consensus.
6. Ability to communicate ideas and facts in a clear and understandable manner, tailoring communication to the intended audience.
7. Ability to prepare reports, briefing notes, and/or other information specific to the needs and knowledge of the target audience.

Requirement for travel: Applicants selected for pilot positions are required to travel on an as-needed basis, and their work schedules depend on the needs of the organization. Some positions require weekend and holiday work. 

Medical Requirement: Applicants must possess a first-class medical certificate. 

Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program: This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying covered positions will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. 

Training Requirements: Failure to successfully complete all required training, including the FAA initial flight test training course, and to obtain all required certificates may result in reassignment, demotion, or dismissal. 

Flight Check: Candidates may be required to demonstrate proficiency in an aircraft, including a flight check to demonstrate ability to perform flight test techniques. Candidates will be evaluated on the quality of their experience as it pertains to the specific position being filled. 

Interview: Candidates will be required to appear for an interview prior to appointment to determine whether they possess the personal qualities necessary to perform flight test pilot duties successfully. Candidates will be questioned about information on their applications and will be required to show appropriate certificates, ratings, logbooks or other appropriate records of flight time. 

Pilot Records Improvement Act of 1996, 49 USC: A person may not be hired in a pilot position until the screening requirements of the Pilot Records Improvement Act have been met. 

Evaluation Criteria: Applicants may be further evaluated based on the information contained in their application questionnaire including the required "Airman Credentials Information". Information contained in your "Airman Credentials Information" may be used in determining eligibility for referral for "specific" jobs associated with this announcement. The information may also be used to determine well-qualified applicants. 

YOU MUST APPLYON-LINE TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR THIS VACANCY.

Click HERE to Apply Now

 

Your application must have a status of "Submitted"before 12:00 AM (midnight) Central Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must have a status of "Submitted" each time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with register.

More Information About This Job

Key Requirements :

  • U.S. Citizen
  • A one-year probationary period may be required.
  • Successful completion of a security investigation will be required.
  • This is a drug-testing designated position.


Salary includes 28.72% locality pay

Note: It has been determined that this is a hard to fill position. A referral bonus in the amount of $500.00 will be paid to an eligible AIR employee who refers a candidate, external to the FAA, who is successfully employed by AIR for a minimum of 90 days.

Report of Separation from Active Duty (DD214) or other proof, upon request. 

PCS expenses will be paid to current federal employees
Partial relocation expenseswill be paid to non federal selectee

Requirement for Security Clearance: This moderate risk public trust (Level 5) position requires a National Agency Check and Inquiry with Credit (ANACI), which may be completed after appointment.

For more information about this job, call Robert Duggan at 781-238-7276 or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Servicing HR office:
   HRMD ANE-14
   12 New England Executive Park
   Burlington, MA 01803
   781-238-7276

 


FAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on www.faa.gov/acr or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.

 

 

 

AVIAN Engineering LLC

UAV Pilot – Pax River, MD

Job Duties/Responsibilities:        

Candidate will conduct Category A, B and C piloting, weapon system operation, and flight test engineering of the MQ-8B Fire Scout Vertical Takeoff and Landing Tactical Unmanned Air Vehicle (VTUAV) system. Duties will include: the conduct of mission preflight planning; in-flight system operation and data collection; analysis of flight test data; coordination of test data gathering; and assist in the preparation of test plans and test progress reporting in support of the Fire Scout Integrated Test Team. Operations of the assigned aircraft, associated systems and instrumentation will use procedures in compliance with the Naval Aviation Training and Operations Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) program or other flight operations procedures manuals provided by DoD or commercial systems authorities for the vehicles and systems under evaluation. The candidate will assess the performance of the system undergoing test, to include an evaluation of crew systems integration / human engineering design, and will compare system performance to requirements documentation and specifications. Anticipate occasional travel within the continental United States.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and four (4) years of related experience are required. Candidate must be a graduate of a military test pilot school.

Experience Requirements:

Candidate must possess a FAA commercial pilot rating and be capable of receiving a FAA Class II Medical Certificate. DoD certification in Test and Evaluation career field or prior experience as a U.S. Navy Rotary Wing Test Pilot is preferred. Must be able to derive test requirements from documentation; write test cases and test procedures; and write and implement test plans and test reports to include NAVAIR Technical Assurance Board Deficiency Reports. Candidate must be a total self starter with the ability to work independently, and be able to handle high stress in an extremely dynamic work environment. Must be capable of leading and directing the efforts of a team of diverse individuals. Must be able to write effectively; be proficient using Microsoft products; and be able to interface and communicate with US Government Engineers and Program Managers comfortably and professionally. Candidate selected will be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

AVIAN Engineering LLC, Lexington Park, MD www.avianeng.com.

AVIAN is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Email qualifications to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

Calspan - Niagara Falls, NY

Job Title: Test Pilot

Department: Flight

Location: Niagara Falls, NY

Grade: E12

Job Duties:

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

Preferred education, experience, and skills include:

  • Minimum five to 10 years progressive experience and responsibility as a test pilot in a flight organization.
  • Experience with project management, flight testing and evaluations of aircraft stability and control, flying/handling qualities, flight control systems or other airborne systems.
  • BS in Engineering (MS desirable), Test Pilot School graduate highly desired.

Other Requirements:

  • Pilot License - FAA Commercial, Multi-Engine, Instrument Rating, Class II FAA Medical
  • Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified areas.

Interested candidates may contact:

Brian Ernisse
Experimental Test Pilot
Calspan Corporation
2041 Niagara Falls Blvd.
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 236-1019  * (716) 236-1001 fax
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Calspan - Edwards Air Force Base, CA

Job Title: Test Pilot

Department: Flight

Location: Edwards Air Force Base, CA

Grade: E12

Job Duties:

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

Preferred education, experience, and skills include:

  • Minimum five to 10 years progressive experience and responsibility as a test pilot in a flight organization.
  • Experience with project management, flight testing and evaluations of aircraft stability and control, flying/handling qualities, flight control systems or other airborne systems.
  • BS in Engineering (MS desirable), Test Pilot School graduate highly desired.
  • F-16 instructor experience highly desired.

Other Requirements:

  • Pilot License - FAA Commercial, Multi-Engine, Instrument Rating, Class II FAA Medical
  • Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified areas.

Interested candidates may contact:

Brian Ernisse
Experimental Test Pilot
Calspan Corporation
2041 Niagara Falls Blvd.
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 236-1019  * (716) 236-1001 fax
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