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Test and Evaluation Engineer Supporting Army Special Operations Aviation - Cruz Associates, Inc.

Cruz Associates Inc. of Yorktown, VA (www.cruzinc.us) has an open position and is looking for qualified candidates for a Test and Evaluation Engineer. The job location is Joint Base Langley Eustis (JBLE), Virginia. Interested applicants should apply by clicking the following link: Test and Evaluation Engineer, completing the online application and uploading their resumes. Specifically, this position will support the Special Operations Aviation (SOA) integration of the new MV-75 Cheyenne II tiltrotor.

Scope: Provides Test and Evaluation analysis and support services for multiple Army and Special Operations aircraft and their associated mission equipment. Successful performance requires professional knowledge of engineering theories, principles and disciplines that encompass design, development, test and evaluation, certification, qualification, modification, fabrication, installation, integration test and evaluation, fielding, flight operations, sustainment, and continuous airworthiness of a total aircraft system package is required to attain program goals. Areas of focus are conduct of flight test, instrumentation, data reduction, and test planning /reporting. Provide senior expert level technical test and evaluation support to the Technology Applications Program Office (TAPO) to include the MH-47, MH-60, A/MH-6, SOA Fixed Wing, SOA Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), avionics, aircraft survivability equipment (ASE), sensors, and weapons programs.

 Responsibilities:

• Develop test plans and coordinate test activities to include test range scheduling and planning, data collecting and processing. Work closely with the Aviation Engineering Directorate (AED) and Aircraft Integration Directorate (AID) in writing and staffing Airworthiness Qualification Plans (AQPs) and obtaining Airworthiness Releases (AWRs). 
• Participate as a member of Technical Interface Meetings (TIMs), Program Reviews, Test Integration Working Groups (TIWGs), and System Safety Working Groups (SSWGs). 
• Apply and administrate the requirements of Army Regulation 70-62 as they apply to Army Special Operations Aircraft.
• Perform routine clerical, administrative, and logistics tasks as required in support of test conduct.
• Participate in aerial flight in a Flight Test Engineering capacity. 
• Work closely with engineering counterparts, to include, but not limited to the AED, TAPO, and the Systems Integration and Management Office (SIMO).
• Develop and maintain the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP).

 Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience working in military aviation is required.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience with planning and conducting flight tests is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical engineering is desired.
• Knowledge of higher-level data analysis computer language (e.g., MATLAB) is desired.
• Training and experience as an experimental test pilot is required, or at least
• 10 years of experience working in Special Operations Aviation test and evaluation.
• 3 years exposure to the Defense Acquisition process is desired.
• Secret or Interim Secret security clearance is required.

posted 23 April

Aerospace Engineer, AST, Research Pilot - NASA

Aerospace Engineer, AST, Research Pilot (Direct Hire)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Armstrong Flight Research Center

Click HERE for more information and to apply.

Summary

The Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Research Pilot to support advanced aeronautics flight research and Earth science missions. The incumbent will conduct experimental and developmental flight tests, execute complex airborne science operations, and contribute to NASA's mission to advance aerospace technology and scientific discovery.

Salary

$161,169 - $197,200 per year

Duties

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• Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
• Serves as a Research Pilot in the Flight Operations Branch, executing multiple aeronautics and airborne science research projects.
• Leads collaboration with engineers, project managers, and technical teams to plan and execute flight research missions; serving as a test pilot and participating in the accomplishment of mission objectives and success.
• Operates research and development aircraft carrying scientific payloads, remote sensing systems, and specialized research instrumentation, ensuring mission safety and data quality.
• Coordinates with Airborne Science project scientists to refine data requirements, optimize flight profiles, and make real-time adjustments to maximize mission effectiveness.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in multiple aircraft, demonstrating capabilities and managing in-flight and ground emergencies.
• Advises the Director for Flight Operations and the Chief Pilot on all phases of aircraft operations, science data collection strategies, flight instructional techniques, air traffic procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Supports global deployment operations for airborne research campaigns, including remote-site operations, international coordination, and implementation of safety practices.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• This position may require a one-year probationary/trial period. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11. **See Additional Information section**
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• You must be proficient in the English Language.
• At the time of initial appointment, you must possess a current FAA first class medical certificate or a military pilot flight physical; or you must obtain a NASA flight medical certification.
• Position subject to pre-employment background security investigation.
• If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement.

Qualifications

In addition to the Basic Education Requirement (in the Education section below), to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

NASA utilizes OPM-approved qualification and rating requirements specific for Aerospace Technology (AST) positions which recognizes NASA's unique aerospace work. The specific qualifications and minimum education requirements are further described below and within the education section of the job announcement.

1. Certificate and Rating:

• A current Federal Aviation Administration commercial pilot's license with an instrument rating OR
• A pilot and instrument rating from the armed services.

2. Flight Hours:

• 1,500 hours of pilot-in-command (or first pilot) flight time that included at least 500 hours in jet aircraft having at least 3,000 pounds of thrust per engine.

3. Specialized experience:
To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level:

• Executing in-flight test techniques to evaluate aircraft performance and flying qualities testing in support of flight test programs or related training activities;
• Serving as Pilot in Command in fighter, trainer, transport, or bomber aircraft; leading flight operations while applying knowledge of crew systems, aviation operations, and safety standards to achieve mission objectives; and
• Performing flight research, flight test, or airborne test bed aircraft operations to evaluate aircraft systems in support of aircraft design, development, testing, or modification efforts.

To receive proper consideration, you must:

• Submit a copy of your license (front and back) with your application AND
• Ensure that your flight hours are indicated in your resume.

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.

Education

Basic Education Requirement: You must have successfully completed a bachelor's degree with a major in one of the following:
a) Engineering from a college or university that has ABET accredited engineering programs
b) Physical Science, Mathematics, Life Science or other field of Science
c) Computer Science that included 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of course work in any combination of mathematics, statistics and computer science with at least half of those hours in mathematics and statistics courses that included differential and integral calculus; and that provided an in-depth knowledge of theoretical and practical applications of computer science, including digital computer system architecture and system software organization, the representation and transformation of information structures, and the theoretical models for such representations and transformations.

If you did not complete a qualifying bachelor's degree, you may be eligible if you have obtained a graduate degree in an AST qualifying field, as listed above.

Degrees in engineering technology are not considered qualifying for this position.

Engineering degrees earned within the United States: Engineering degrees earned within the United States must be from a college or university that has at least one ABET accredited engineering program. To find out if a school has at least one ABET accredited program, please visit http://www.abet.org.

Engineering degrees earned outside the United States: Engineering degrees earned outside the United States must be recognized by a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA), often known as accords. These are non-governmental agreements among organizations that accredit academic degree programs. MRAs recognize the substantial equivalence of mature accreditation systems and programs accredited by signatory organizations within their jurisdictions. For a listing of Signatories, please visit, https://www.abet.org/global-presence/mutual-recognition-agreements/is-your-program-recognized/.

Science and other related degrees earned within the United States: Science and other related degrees must have been awarded from colleges or universities that are accredited by recognized accrediting organizations. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

Science and other related degrees earned outside the United States: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation.

posted 14 April

USAF Test Pilot School Chief Test Pilot

USAF Test Pilot School Chief Test Pilot

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Chief Test Pilot (GS-2181-15) to work at the USAF Test Pilot School (USAF TPS) at Edwards Air Force Base, CA.  This is an incredible opportunity to shape the future of test and evaluation through mentoring and guiding a world-class team of instructors whose mission is to educate the next generation of test leaders.  You will shape the direction of research and participate in experimental R&D test flights.  And there’s an opportunity to be a Safety Pilot on the USAF premier Experimental Aircraft, the X-62 VISTA. 

Organization:  USAF Test Pilot School (TPS)
Location:         Edwards AFB, CA
Grade:             GS-15
Salary:             $197,200 (Special Salary Rate)
Incentives:      May be eligible for recruitment/relocation incentives 
Timeline:         Resumes Submitted NLT 27 April 2026

About the Role:

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the USAF TPS’s nationally/internationally recognized technical expert in airborne flight test and evaluation.  The incumbent is the senior instructor test pilot who provides technical expertise, corporate knowledge, and long term continuity for all flight test techniques and in-flight instructional methods taught by the USAF TPS.

This position has primary technical and safety review responsibility for all TPS curriculum flight test training and in-flight instruction.  The incumbent provides ground, simulator, and in-flight instruction in advanced flight test instructional techniques and training responsibilities to new TPS IPs and IFTEs. They will also impart advanced flight test knowledge, skills, and abilities to TPS students who are operationally experienced pilots, navigators and engineers who have no previous experimental flight test experience.  

The Chief Test Pilot plays a critical advisory role in all TPS research initiatives and has the opportunity to be closely involved in specific student Test Management Projects and/or Staff Research Projects.

As the Chief Test Pilot for TPS and the Air Force Test Center, this individual has test enterprise-wide consulting, briefing, and technical & safety advising responsibilities and is expected to be actively involved in test professional organizations.

Qualifications:  

Required –

• U.S. Citizenship
• Obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
• Military Test Pilot School graduate
• At least 5 years of experience as a test pilot conducting military developmental or experimental flight testing of manned aerospace vehicles.
• Must meet USAF Class II flying requirements to include physical requirements to fly ejection seat aircraft, at the time of appointment. 
• Must possess a current Commercial Pilot Certificate or the appropriate military rating. The FAA Flight Instructor Certificate or the military equivalent rating is also required.
• Must meet the specialized OPM experience requirements for a GS-2181 Test Pilot Flight Instructor (1750 hrs total flight time, 1300 hrs PIC, 300 hrs IP time, 75 hr Instrument time, 100 hrs flight time in the last 12 months).

Desired –

• Masters Degree in Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in military flight test
• Prior teaching experience
• Involved in flight test professional organizations such as SETP, SFTE, AIAA, or ITEA.

For additional information: https://www.aftc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/Article/4446271/chief-test-pilot-gs-2181-15/ or
click HERE.

TO APPLY:

POC:  Mr. David Vanhoy (661) 277-3000 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Please send resumes to: Heather Ash, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

***Resumes limited to two pages.***

Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.

posted 8 April

Engineering Test Pilot - Moog

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Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title:

Engineering Test Pilot

Reporting To:

Director, AG Engineering

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Mineral Wells, TX

Our Moog Military Aircraft Group is looking for an Engineering Test Pilot to conduct flight test and evaluation projects for Moog Avionics.  This includes testing fixed wing, rotary wing, and non-standard aircraft and avionics system products.  You’ll be responsible for conducting safe and professional flight operations in support of flight test, demonstrations, system integration, product development, and certification. Additionally, you’ll plan, develop and execute test flights on various aircraft to verify airworthiness and performance capability; validate and verify compliance with specifications and to determine operational effectiveness and/or suitability of the avionics system.  This role has an onsite work schedule in Mineral Wells, TX.  Moog Avionics delivers customer-focused technologies and customized solutions for Special Mission, Military & Defense, Military Trainer, Business, and General Aviation industries.

Day- to-Day Responsibilities:

• Provide test pilot expertise to assigned programs; technology/research and product development efforts to ensure man-machine interface issues and requirements are identified for new or modified designs.
• Provide DER/UM pilot expertise and safety/regulatory guidance to internal departments for design definition, flight test planning, flight test techniques, test reporting and proposal preparation.
• Identify and report customer, man-machine interface and certification issues to Program Management/Engineering functions.
• Write and/or review development or certification test plans and reports for assigned flight tests associated with customer programs, internal programs and products.
• Participate in the planning, coordination, and short-term scheduling of tests to be performed on assigned test aircraft
• Coordinate with flight test engineers as required ensuring the aircraft is configured properly to meet test objectives.
• Plan and conduct development and certification flight test activities on assigned airplane.
• Gather quantitative and qualitative date to determine performance characteristics during flight test
• Prepare and distribute Flight Reports after each assigned test flight.
• Perform FAA evaluation flights as required to support ODA or other civil certification projects.
• Support training department in preparing training material for various avionics products
• Conduct classroom and/or aircraft training to customers and internal personnel
• Consult with project personnel and others to provide regulatory/safety/system assistance and information from a pilot perspective.

Here’s what you’ll bring with you…

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, or similar technical foundation to support aircraft design.  
• FAA Commercial pilot certificate (prefer dual-rated pilot- rotorcraft and airplane).
• Minimum 1,500 hours total flight time.
• Two years of test pilot experience on developmental flight test programs.
• FAA Second Class medical certificate.
• Graduate of a recognized Test Pilot School or equivalent test pilot training.
• Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% to support offsite flight testing.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations for flight operations and aircraft certification. Able to be designated as an ODA Unit Member and/or FAA Flight Test Pilot DER. Previous designation preferred.
• Must have the physical ability to operate cockpit flight controls with up to 150 lbs. of rudder forces, elevator forces up to 120 lbs., and aileron forces up to 90 lbs.
• Must be a U.S citizen.

Our Benefits - How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts 
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance 
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages 
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs 
• Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.
• Additional site-specific benefits may be offered
• Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 10 hour shifts 

#LI-Onsite

Salary Range Transparency:

Mineral Wells, TX $190,000.00–$220,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits. 

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran 

Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787.

posted 30 March

Fixed Wing Test Pilot Instructor - NTPS

Fixed Wing Test Pilot Instructor

Come and join the World’s Test Pilot School! The National Test Pilot School is the World’s Leading Total Flight Test Training and Education Organization and the only Accredited Test Pilot School.

NTPS is looking to hire an outstanding Fixed Wing Test Pilot Instructor to join our cadre of flight test professionals. You will work as part of a team developing and delivering flight test course material. You will be teaching both academic and airborne instruction all aspects of the Fixed Wing P&FQ and Systems curriculum to both Test Pilot and Flight Test Engineer students. You should have excellent interpersonal skills that will allow you to work well with people having a wide range of experience and diverse cultural backgrounds. You must be able to explain complex subjects in a manner that can be assimilated and applied by all students.

Required Education, Training, & Experience Criteria:

• Test Pilot Graduate of a SETP recognized Test Pilot School.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or field closely associated with flight testing.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a Fixed Wing Experimental Test Pilot.
• FAA Medical 2nd Class.
• Fluent in English.

Desired Education, Training, & Experience Criteria:

• Ten+ years of flight test experience.
• Previous Test Pilot School instructional experience.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering (or closely related field) or equivalent.
• Test experience with Civil Certification, Radar, EO/IR & Comm/Nav systems.
• FAA Commercial Pilot License; Airplane (SEL/MEL), CFI/MEI and Instrument Airplane.
• Type Rating/Authorized Experimental: S-265, AV-L39, MB-326, NH-T38.
• EASA Flight Test Instructor rating.
• NVG and/or Helmet Mounted Display experience.

Salary range for the role is $200,000 - $250,000. We do offer relocation assistance and a comprehensive benefit package which includes: Medical, Dental and Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off beginning at 3 weeks annually, 401K with corporate match etc.

Please email resumes to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

posted 24 March