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Tiltrotor Experimental Test Pilot - Bell

Tiltrotor Experimental Test Pilot (ID: 309122)

To apply please follow this link: Req #309122

JOB SUMMARY:

Incumbent will plan, execute, and report on experimental flight test in tilt rotor aircraft and helicopters, conduct other flight test operations, maintain flight currency, and travel in support of Bell Textron flight operations, all as required by supported programs. Incumbent will participate in and/or lead test planning, flight evaluations, flight test analysis, and flight test reports.

This position is located at the Bell Textron facility in Arlington, Texas.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, execute and report on engineering and experimental test flights of new aircraft and/or systems.
• Demonstrate safe, effective, and efficient test planning and execution, applying crew resource management principles with flight crew, telemetry engineers, ATC, chase aircraft, etc.
• Be a positive and constructive member of the test pilot team and project teams as assigned to maximize unity of effort and ensure successful accomplishment of the test program.
• Make recommendations as to operational effectiveness of systems, aircraft handling qualities and design improvements.
• Serve as a consultant to management and as an external spokesman for Bell on major matters and programs.
• Perform additional tasks and acquire varying responsibilities as appropriate.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:  

• Must be a graduate of an approved test pilot school
• Minimum of 1500 hours total time in tilt rotor aircraft and/or helicopters
• Minimum 1000 hours as pilot in command
• Minimum of 100 hours of developmental, engineering, or experimental flight test time
• At least three years’ experience in vertical lift flight test and systems development
• FAA Class I or II medical certificate
• Must be a U.S Citizen 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work with design engineers, flight test crews, and maintenance personnel
• Must be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally in support of test programs
• Must be able to obtain a secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Strongly preferred: Minimum of 500 hours tilt rotor flight time
• Experience with US Army aviation
• CFI/CFII

To apply please follow this link: Req #309122

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

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)., Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.

Textron (and its subsidiaries) participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employer’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Test Pilot(s) - Alaka'i Technologies

Consultant Project Test Pilot:

Description:

Alaka’i, a pioneer in the air mobility sector, is based in Stow, MA. Their vision is to transform the way the world moves. They want to change the world by revolutionizing the transportation industry. Their vehicle will be the most convenient, cleanest, and safest way to move from A to B.

Founded in 2006, Alakai’s key advantage has always been its people. Through their efforts, Alakai expects to make a meaningful contribution to changing the world. 

The Consultant Project Test Pilot is responsible for organizing, planning, and conducting ground and flight tests of both small UAS and Alakai’s Skai aircraft in support of air vehicle development and civil certification, functioning as a subject matter expert to the company engineering and airworthiness teams, and to company management.

The Project Test Pilot’s specific duties include:    

1. Apply flight test risk management principles to all ground and flight test activities.
2. Plan ground and flight tests. 
3. Conduct un-manned ground and flight development tests.
4. Work cooperatively across boundaries in accomplishing company goals and objectives.
5. Produce timely planning, report, and data submittals.
6. Identify and work to resolve potential obstacles to safe aircraft development and certification.

Requirements:

Qualifications

1. Minimum of two years UAS remote pilot experience with multiple small or large UASs.
2. Experience in test planning, execution, and reporting.
3. 14 CFR part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
4. Commercial or ATP Pilot Certificate. Rotorcraft-Helicopter Rating preferred.
5. FAA First or Second Class Medical Certificate.
6. Skill in writing test plans and test reports and in communicating flight test objectives and results.
7. Ability to apply flight test risk management processes, hazard identification and risk mitigation.
8. Familiarity with FAA certification processes and regulatory requirements.
9. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team. 
10. Skill in working across functional and organizational lines.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience as an engineering or experimental test pilot
2. FAA CFI/CFII Certificate
3. Large air vehicle remote pilot experience

It is the policy of Alaka’i to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Interested candidates please visit the careers link on our website at www.alakai.com 

Click here to apply: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/1296105/Alakai-Technologies-Corporation/Consultant-Project-Test-Pilot

Senior Engineering Test Pilot:

Description:

Alaka’i, a pioneer in the air mobility sector, is based in Stow, MA. Their vision is to transform the way the world moves. They want to change the world by revolutionizing the transportation industry. Their vehicle will be the most convenient, cleanest, and safest way to move from A to B.

Founded in 2006, Alakai’s key advantage has always been its people. Through their efforts, Alakai expects to make a meaningful contribution to changing the world. 

The Senior Engineering Test Pilot is responsible for organizing, planning, and conducting ground and flight tests for air vehicle development and civil certification, functioning as a subject matter expert to the company engineering and airworthiness teams, and to company management.

The Senior Engineering Test Pilot’s specific duties include:    

1. Apply flight test risk management principles to all ground and flight test activities.
2. Plan ground and flight tests. 
3. Conduct both manned and un-manned ground and flight tests for development and civil certification.
4. Facilitate the resolution of technical obstacles to aircraft development and certification. 
5. Work cooperatively across boundaries in accomplishing company goals and objectives.
6. Produce timely planning, report, and data submittals.
7. Identify and work to resolve potential obstacles to safe aircraft development and certification.

Requirements:

Qualifications

1. Minimum of five years as an engineering or experimental test pilot, with experience in test planning, execution, and reporting.
2. Minimum of two years UAS remote pilot experience.
3. FAA Commercial or ATP Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter and Instrument Ratings.
4. 14 CFR part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
5. FAA First or Second Class Medical Certificate.
6. Skill in writing test plans and test reports and in communicating flight test objectives and results.
7. Ability to apply flight test risk management processes, hazard identification and risk mitigation.
8. Experience in evaluating the following: 

• vehicle performance
• handling qualities
• integrated cockpit, flight management systems and glass displays
• fly-by-wire or heavily augmented flight control systems

1. Experience in FAA certification of aircraft for 14 CFR Parts 23, 25, 27 or 29.
2. Knowledge of FAA certification processes and regulatory requirements.
3. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team. 
4. Skill in working across functional and organizational lines.
5. Ability to interact effectively with FAA and with Alaka’i engineering and airworthiness specialists in accomplishing our certification objectives and coordinating the resolution of technical issues.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Graduate of an SETP recognized test pilot school
2. Current FAA DER Flight Test Pilot designation
3. FAA Airplane-Single Engine and Multiengine Rating
4. FAA CFI/CFII Certificate
5. Large air vehicle remote pilot experience

It is the policy of Alaka’i to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Interested candidates please visit our website at www.alakai.com 

Click here to apply https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/1296201/Alakai-Technologies-Corporation/Senior-Engineering-Test-Pilot