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United States Naval Test Pilot School Experimental Flight Test Instructor - KBR
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United States Naval Test Pilot School Experimental Flight Test InstructorKBR is seeking a United States Naval Test Pilot School Experimental Flight Test Instructor to support taking at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) for the United States Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) in Patuxent River, MD. As part of the world’s largest independent flight test organization supporting both U.S. Government and commercial agencies, you will be joining a highly talented and experienced KBR aircrew services team that has provided over 40 continuous years of Test Aircrew support for NAVAIR.
Position Description/Job Responsibilities:
The selected candidate will serve as an Experimental Flight Test Instructor in the Rotary Wing, Fixed Wing and/or Airborne and Unmanned Systems (AU) departments. As a long-term incumbent and leader in test aircrew expertise, the selected applicant will work within the USNTPS environment composed of government, military, contractor, and industry personnel while supporting flight test instruction. USNTPS currently operates thirteen types, models, and series of aircraft.
The selected candidate will provide all aspects of flight test instruction in support of current curriculum requirements and will work as part of the team in educating aviators and engineers in the design, risk management, execution, and communication of aircraft and systems testing for combat.
Sign-on bonus and relocation stipend available.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- For employment in the Rotary Wing or Fixed Wing department, the candidate shall be a graduate of one of the following test pilot schools: USNTPS, USAFTPS, ETPS or EPNER Test Pilot School.
- For employment in the AU department, the candidate should be a graduate of USNTPS, USAFTPS, ETPS or EPNER.
- The aircrew candidate shall be experienced specifically in complex, modern integrated aircraft systems.
- For employment in the RW or FW department, a minimum of 1000 flight hours as piloting aircrew is required and must be able to pass the physical and training qualification requirements to provide contract aircrew support, including completion of survival and aviation physiology training.
- The candidate must be able to demonstrate effective oral and written communications skills in technical report writing.
Education Requirements:
- This position requires a technical/engineering bachelor’s degree, at least three (3) years of related experience, including at least two (2) years of test-oriented experience and maintenance of an FAA Class II medical certificate.
Preferred Requirements/Qualifications:
- Recent experience (within 3 years) as an Airborne and Unmanned Systems tester
- Understanding of current mission systems test techniques.
- At least one (1) year of in-flight instructor experience or UAS instructor experience.
- A master’s degree.
- A minimum of 100 hours operating Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) aircraft in the last two (2) years.
- The candidate should have a military test and evaluation background.
Security Clearance Requirement: Able to obtain and maintain secret level security clearance. Applicant selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
When you become part of the KBR team, your career opportunities are endless. Our people are the heart of everything we do here at KBR. We Value our People!
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These ideals form all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward, being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer. We Deliver — Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
posted 13 July
Flight Safety Officer - Bell
Flight Safety Officer-311077. Click HERE to apply.
JOB SUMMARY:
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.
The Flight Safety organization is seeking a Flight Safety Officer (FSO) located at the Flight Research Center in Arlington, TX. The FSO will oversee, review, and revise as necessary the comprehensive flight safety program for flight test operations including experimental test, demonstration, and corporate flights.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with the leaders of the Flight Operations and Flight Test departments to ensure their standard operating procedures (SOPs) support the company’s safety requirements.
- Stay informed of the latest regulatory guidance and industry best practices pertaining to aviation safety. Disseminate new information and ensure company policies and procedures remain in compliance. Proved direct input to pilots, flight test engineers and aircrew by hosting safety stand downs and recurrent safety training.
- Collaborate with Flight Test in developing, updating and approval of individual program’s Flight Test Risk Analyses Worksheets (FTRW).
- Be a leader in Flight Test Risk Management through coordination with the Lead Flight Test Engineer of each program and by participating in flight test plan reviews, test flights, pre and post test flight briefings and test readiness reviews.
- Collaborate in the development of and, amendments to, company flight operations and flight test documentation including flight operations manuals, flight test SOPs, local flight procedures, etc. This includes procedures involving ground handling of aircraft.
- Collaborate with the Manager, Safety Management Systems (SMS) to ensure process and procedures support the overall working construct of the SMS and Just Culture.
- Serve as a standing member of the Flight Test Management Committee.
- Collaborate with Environmental Health and Safety to ensure each facility's inspectable areas are in compliance with the company's Flight Safety Audit Program and that the facility’s overall safety is enhanced.
- Participate in Bell flight test support flights to provide safe oversight.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduate of a certified test pilot school OR military Aviation Safety Officer school.
- 8 years aviation to include 4 years aviation safety.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of a certified test pilot school.
- FAA Commercial Airplane license with Instrument rating.
- FAA Rotorcraft CFI/CFII rating.
- FAA ATP Rotorcraft-Helicopter.
- NVG flight experience.
- Maintenance, experimental, developmental or production flight test experience.
- Current FAA Class II physical.
- 1500 hours PIC, helicopter or powered lift.
EEO Statement
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, 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.
Pay Transparency Policy Statement
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise, have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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. , The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Recruiting CompanyBell Textron Inc.
Primary Location-US-Texas-Arlington
Job Field-Flight Operations
Schedule-Full-time
Job Level-Individual Contributor
Shift-First Shift
RelocationAvailable
Job Posting
03/28/2023, 12:06:42 PM
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.
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posted 5 July 2023
Flight Test Pilot & Flight Test Pilot Defense and Special Missions - Textron Aviation
Textron has the following job openings:
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For more information and to apply click HERE. Job Description - Flight Test Pilot (313646)
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Flight Test Engineer / Sr. Flight Test Engineer - Scaled Composites
Flight Test Engineer / Sr. Flight Test Engineer
Requisition ID: 1114 & 1115
Category: Flight Operations
Location: Mojave, CA
Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: Secret
Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Benefits: 100% Paid Benefits and 401k Matching
Summary:
Founded by legendary aircraft designer Burt Rutan, Scaled Composites is a 40-year-old aerospace company continually working to push boundaries, prove out ideas, and influence the future. We are a rapid prototyping and manufacturing facility, designing, building, and testing proof-of-concept and prototype vehicles. We have flown an average of one new aircraft type per year over our 40-year history such as Proteus, GlobalFlyer, SpaceShipOne, Model 401, and Stratolaunch.
Scaled Composites is seeking a Flight Test Engineer/Senior Flight Test Engineer. As part of the Flight Operations team, opportunities include supporting UAVs, manned and unmanned test aircraft, and new clean sheet manned aircraft.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Support variety of Scaled flight test programs, including chase support and general FTE activities.
- Works with design engineers, project leadership, and pilots to define and design a test concept that is efficient, achievable, and meets the customer’s needs.
- Designs tests, defines test objectives, and specifies instrumentation requirements to optimized test safety and efficiency.
- Writes and maintains program test plan and program specific emergency response plan.
- Generates test cards for test events from the test plan.
- Estimates time, personnel, materials, and budget required to execute test program.
- Coordinates airport operations, emergency services, special use airspace, VHF frequencies, and telemetry frequencies as required for test events.
- Defines and communicates required test infrastructure, staffing, and resources to program and company leadership.
- Defines required configuration for the test article and coordinates with project leadership to get the test article in the proper configuration.
- Assists responsible engineers with selecting instrumentation, building control room displays, and performing data analysis.
- Collects, post-processes, and presents test data to make actionable technical conclusions.
Basic Qualifications for a Flight Test Engineer:
- Possess an engineering degree in aeronautical, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or similar technical foundation to support aircraft design, build, and test.
- Has multi-discipline engineering literacy and be able to interact with design engineering team on a technical level.
- Ability to implement sound critical thinking skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs with the ability to learn new software, as required.
- Possesses or be able to obtain and maintain at least a Secret DOD clearance.
Basic Qualifications for Senior Flight Test Engineer:
- Minimum five years of relevant flight test experience or graduate of SETP recognized test pilot school.
- Possess an engineering degree in aeronautical, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or similar technical foundation to support aircraft design, build, and test.
- Has multi-discipline engineering literacy and be able to interact with design engineering team on a technical level.
- Ability to implement sound critical thinking skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs with the ability to learn new software, as required.
- Possesses or be able to obtain and maintain at least a Secret DOD clearance.
Essential Job Functions:
- Occasional lifting up to 50+ lbs., with assistance
- Standing 60% of the day
- Required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment for an assigned task.
- Occasional work with composite materials such as epoxy resin systems, fiberglass, carbon fiber, and foam/core products. Will also work closely with chemicals, such as acetone and alcohol.
- May infrequently require lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Manual dexterity and coordination are required; repetitive hand motion (e.g., to operate e computer keyboard)
- Work on varied work surfaces/environments, including but not limited to working in a busy shop environment, cold room, or in/on aircraft structures including raised platforms including but not limited to ladders, scaffolding, and stairs.
- Work may be performed inside or outside of buildings. May be exposed to changing weather conditions (i.e. article or aircraft testing operations).
- Must be able to pass and maintain ‘pass’ status on OSHA-approved Pulmonary Fitness Test (PFT) in order to wear a respirator for prolonged periods of time.
- Vision at close distances and the ability to adjust focus for prolonged periods (i.e., computer screen)
- Ability to remain sedentary or stationary for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to write for extended periods of time
- Ability to work in an office setting for prolonged periods of time
- May be asked to carry up to 20 lbs. up and down a flight of stairs on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc.
- Occasional reaching overhead and lifting up to 15 pounds
- Ability to converse and communicate information with others
- Occasional exposure to chemical vapors and/or fumes in low non-hazardous concentration
- Potential to climb up and down steps on a daily basis
- Must have sufficient agility to work in the interior of an aircraft structure. Will need to bend, stoop, squat, and/or kneel to occasionally work in cramped, tiring, and uncomfortable positions.
- Must be able to read and understand SDS.
Salary Range: $63,840.00 To 142,440.00 Annually
Salary Range 2: $117,680.00 To 243,120.00 Annually
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected Vet and drug and alcohol free workplace.
Flight Test Engineer:
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Sr. Flight Test Engineer:
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Senior Flight Test Engineer - Joby Aviation
Senior Flight Test Engineer (Marina, CA or Edwards AFB vicinity)
ID 2023-2558
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Joby Overview
Overview
Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate and driven Senior Flight Test Engineer to join our flight test team. This role requires a wide range of knowledge and skill that includes developing detailed flight test plans for experimental CTOL/VTOL fly-by-wire aircraft, executing testing as a crewmember, and test data analysis. The role involves planning and execution of both development and certification flight testing. Flight testing at Joby Aviation is very fast-paced, and we are looking for an individual who can work with system designers to develop test procedures, deal with frequently changing test scenarios, and lead/follow effectively. Previous experience and/or training as a Flight Test Engineer is required. Flight Analyst DER or ODA Unit Member is desired. While the flight test team is based in Marina, CA, opportunities exist for suitable candidates in both Marina and at Edwards AFB. Successful candidates relocating to the Marina area will initially be required to support regular short-duration deployments to Edwards AFB.
Responsibilities
- Develop test programs to strategically expand the envelope and capabilities of our vehicles from experimental development through certification flight test.
- Perform flight test planning, flight readiness reviews, flight briefs/debriefs, act as a crewmember during test execution and perform post flight data analysis.
- Conducts engineering analysis of flight test data to support aircraft design and certification deliverables.
- Coordinates with other engineering groups to ensure input from subject matter experts informs test planning and test execution.
- Works as a member of the flight crew including monitoring data in real time to assure the safety and proper conduct of flight tests.
- Reports on completed tests including reporting any observed deficiencies and findings of compliance with requirements or regulations.
- Advises the flight test pilot of nature of the data to inform real time decisions affecting safety, efficiency and effectiveness.
- Develop expert level knowledge of the systems and aircraft under test.
- Completes administrative work associated with testing including configuration management, squawk reporting, flight limitation management and test card creation.
- Assists with troubleshooting and root cause investigation of issues observed during flight testing.
- Develops flight manuals and supporting documentation necessary to operate the vehicles in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
Required
- Bachelor of Science (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or other technical field) degree or equivalent experience and training.
- A minimum of 8 years experimental flight test experience as a Flight Test Engineer.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with colleagues across a wide range of technical disciplines.
- Strong technical and analytical skills.
- Must be able to work both independently and on a team and be able to work extended hours and travel as required.
- Read and speak English proficiently.
- This position must meet US export control compliance requirements, therefore a candidate must qualify as a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15. “US Person” includes US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees.
Desired
- FTE graduate of a recognized test pilot school or equivalent on the job experience.
- Data analysis experience using Matlab, Python or similar.
- Civil aircraft certification experience including use of ARP 4754 processes for requirements and FAA AC 23-8C or AC 27-1B for flight test.
- Experimental flight test experience as a Flight Test Engineer, preferably including VTOL or STOVL and fly-by-wire.
- Flight Analyst DER or ODA Unit Member.
- Familiarity with FAA Order 4040.26C.
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $126,500-$168,600. The compensation package offered will be determined by location, 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 Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
posted 22 June 2023
Flight Test Pilot - Airbus Helicopters Donauwörth (Bavaria/Germany)
In order to manage current and future projects, Airbus Helicopters Donauwörth (Bavaria/Germany) is looking for you as our new FLIGHT TEST PILOT (d/f/m).
Tasks and responsibilities:
- Performance of flight tests including the reporting and documentation required in connection with development and certification.
- Presentation of the developed results to internal and external customers (also internationally)
- Support of the design and development departments from the beginning of the helicopter development
- Contribution of operational and flight experience to future helicopter developments
- Presentation and evaluation of helicopters at the highest aeronautical level
- Participation, planning and organization of short-term flight tests as well as longer lasting flight test campaigns.
- Participation in demonstration and marketing campaigns
- Integration and management of flight test teams
- Business trips / test flights abroad for several weeks could be the case.
Desired skills and qualifications:
- Test pilot Class1 certification
- EASA Certification Holder
- EASA Lizenz CPL or ATPL(H)
- Recommended rating H35/45 and/or NH90
- Minimum of 1.500 hours PIC Turbine
- Language Skills: English and German negotiation level
More information and direct LINK TO APPLY:
https://ag.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Airbus/job/Donauwrth/Flight-Test-Pilot--d-f-m-_JR10186066
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posted on 6 June 2023