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Fixed Wing Test Pilot Instructor - National Test Pilot School

Fixed Wing Test Pilot Instructor
National Test Pilot School
Mojave, CA

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 2^nd 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.

NTPS offers competitive compensation, 401k retirement plan with generous company match, retention and performance bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental and Vision 100% paid for Employee’s).  There is occasional travel associated with this position for field trips, student projects, course presentation, and consulting.

The salary range for this role is $220,000 - $250,000 and relocation assistance is available.

For consideration, please email resumes to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Posted 25 October

Test Pilot - Merlin

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Test Pilot 

Bedford, MA Flight Test – Flight Test /Full Time /On-site Apply for this job About Us:

Merlin is an early-stage autonomy company, building software to control sophisticated transportation systems. Our mission here at Merlin Labs is to develop hardware and software solutions that deliver the capability for aircraft to fly useful missions autonomously and safely. Our first product will be a certified system to bring automation to existing fixed wing aircraft.

We’re backed by some of the top institutional venture capitalists in the country, our headquarters are located in Boston with hubs in Denver, Los Angeles and the Mojave Desert. Come join our diverse, world class team, made up of people from places like Google, Airbus, Boeing, UTC, the US Navy, and the US Air Force.

About You:

Do you enjoy hands-on testing at the cutting edge of aerospace technology? Do you enjoy fast paced problem solving? Are you self-motivated and have a critical eye for flight safety and flight test details? Do you love the idea of more widely proliferated and safer flying machines, accessible to all? If so, you might be a good fit for our Flight Ops team!

The Role:

Lead capability testing on our test aircraft working with our engineering team in supporting development of our autonomy systems by flying early and often.

As a lead project pilot, develop and drive the application of processes we need to prepare for, execute, and analyze our flight tests.

Collaborate with hardware, software, flight controls, integration, and flight operation teams to develop test plans, ensure readiness for test, and drive efficient and effective collection of the data we need to test our systems.

Execute flight tests as needed onsite, including assisting in building and approving test cards, verifying procedures and software via simulation, serving as test pilot, and supporting generation of analysis and deficiency reports after flight through robust flight test reports.

Qualifications:

5+ years direct experience with experimental flight tests or a

combination of equivalent formal training and experience.

Knowledge of basic concepts of fixed wing aircraft flight dynamics and control.

Enthusiastic willingness to do what needs to be done to help our flight test program succeed, including but not limited to: flying small airplanes, spending time on site in Mojave, CA during critical testing times, and learning new skills as necessary.

Exceptional written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

Logistics:

We are open to considering non-local candidates who can travel to Mojave to support Flight Test activities. Travel & Expenses covered.

Merlin Labs offers an innovative, entrepreneurial, and team-focused startup environment. We also offer a top-notch benefits package (health, dental, life, unlimited vacation, and 401k with match) and work/life integration. Being part of the Merlin team allows you to become part of a small team that supports professional development while working together to achieve our mission.

Merlin Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background, export control and reference checks.

Merlin Labs does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

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posted 15 October

Test Pilot - Scaled Composites

Test Pilot
Scaled Composites

CLICK HERE TO APPLY - Requisition ID: 1222

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:
Scaled Composites is a fast-paced aerospace research company located in Mojave, CA. We are known for crafting-of-a-kind, proof-of-concept, and record setting aircraft. We look for self-starters who strive to understand the company as a whole, take ownership of their tasking, and are idea generators to progress efficiency for the overall sake of the company. This research and development environment focuses on good judgement, quick thinking, and forward progression in a short timeframe.

As a Test Pilot at Scaled Composites, you'll play a vital role in providing technical support for experimental and developmental aircraft and payload systems within a fast-paced design and prototyping environment. Your extensive experience and sound judgment will guide you in planning and achieving objectives. Building and maintaining strong relationships in the organization will be essential to your success.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Piloting multiple experimental aircraft as well as chase, pace, photo, and target aircraft.
• Writing flight test plans, test cards, flight reports, and final test reports.
• Leading and participating in system design and design reviews, in alignment with your prior engineering experience.
• Develop test strategies, test plans and test procedures for aircraft and components, given system requirements.
• Leading and/or participating in ground and flight test events as Test Crew Member or Test Conductor.
• Creating and/or updating Pilot Operating Handbooks to include development of normal and emergency procedures.
• Participating in preflight and post flight briefings; and documenting test results.
• Maintaining flying currency and proficiency in multiple different aircraft types.

Required Qualifications:
• FAA Commercial Single and Multi‐Engine Land pilots license with Instrument Rating; additional ratings and Type Ratings, including CFI S/MEL and CFII, highly preferred.
• FAA high altitude endorsement or equivalent military training.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a FAA Class II medical certificate.
• Minimum of 1000+ hours total PIC flight time, to include recip and turbine time.
• Full course test pilot school graduate or equivalent training and experience.
• Minimum of 250+ hours, or 30 test sorties, of actual developmental and/or experimental flight test time documented.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar technical foundation to support aircraft design and construction.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance and program access.

Required Skills/Abilities:
• Knowledgeable of Federal Aviation Regulations for flight operations and aircraft certification.
• Great verbal and written communication skills.
• Great interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Great sales and customer service skills.
• Great organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Great time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with emphasis on engineering disciplines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work autonomously, as well as in a team setting.
• Ability to travel occasionally on project aircraft trips.

Essential Job Functions:
• Must have the ability to work in cramped, confined cockpit environments in both hot and cold environments for up to 8 hours with limited movement
• Able to operate cockpit flight controls with center stick, yoke and side stick.
• Able to push rudder up to 150 lbs., elevator forces up to 150 lbs., and aileron forces up to 90 lbs.
• Must be able to enter and exit cockpit areas up to 4 feet off the ground.
• Must be able to work in a high stress environment when required.
• 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 a 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: $160,960- $241,440

posted 2 October

Director, Flight Operations - Calspan

Calspan Director, Flight Operations – Niagara Falls, NY

Calspan’s Flight Research Center is home to a fleet of experimental aircraft that includes four Learjets and two Gulfstream G-IIIc. Calspan also operates the NF-16D VISTA aircraft for the Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards AFB, CA.  These aircraft are modified and used to conduct a variety of flight control, airborne sensor and system testing, and other flight research projects and demonstrations for commercial and government organizations worldwide, including at the U.S. Air Force and Naval Test Pilot Schools.  We are looking for a Flight Operations Director at our Niagara Falls location. These individuals will manage company flight and maintenance operations and associated aircraft schedules. 

This is a great opportunity to be part of an organization with a rich 80-year history that prides itself on its Be Calspan Values. If you think you have what it takes to Be Calspan, we encourage you to speak with us.  

Responsibilities

• Manage in alignment with our Company Values. Lead with the intent to create a respectful and healthy work culture that embraces inclusion. Create awareness of others' abilities; involve others and share authority in planning and decision-making; challenge the Team and provide support by allowing them to take appropriate risks. Create an environment where others feel ownership for results and feel comfortable taking action to achieve desired results. Provide timely, constructive feedback regarding performance with a commitment to motivate, train, and develop. Manage administrative responsibilities and assume full responsibility for accomplishments of department functions.
• Oversee flight and maintenance operations to ensure safe, effective, and efficient operations.  Execute training and safety programs in accordance with corporate guidance.  Coordinate with chief pilot, site managers, engineering, and program management to guarantee continued world-class customer support.  Continually modify and update programs to meet customer needs.
• Supervise remote flying operations to ensure compliance with established regulations and procedures.
• Serve as a test pilot instructor.
• Support business development initiatives, including customer cultivation, customer visits and activities, market and competitor analyses, and other test services opportunities. 

Qualifications

Preferred Education / Experience:

• Bachelors/Masters in related discipline
• Recognized Test Pilot School graduate.
• Experience in flight test and/or flight test training is highly desired
• Previous experience in management positions or;
• A combination of education and experience equivalent to the above
• Ability to obtain s US government security clearance

Preferred Knowledge / Ability:

• Extensive knowledge of flight test and flight test training
• Extensive knowledge of flight operations
• Ability to effectively manage people to maximize their potential and contributions
• Ability to effectively manage programs
• Ability to travel as needed

Click HERE to apply

Why join Calspan?

Be Calspan Culture

At Calspan, we promote an environment that empowers employees and encourages innovation. Our management team enables a strong sense of teamwork with each endeavor, where successes are shared and lessons are learned. The company’s talent brand, “Be Calspan”, incorporates our company values to Be Inclusive, Accountable, and Innovative and our commitment to drive every individual to - Be Developed, Be Balanced, Be Connected, Be Community and Be Recognized. Our culture promotes a positive atmosphere and competitive can-do method of action.

Great Benefits = Happy, Committed Employees 

Retaining great talent is as important as finding it, so at Calspan, we take our employee value proposition of Be Calspan quite seriously. To us, that means offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, and promotional opportunities. Our benefits include Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance.

Calspan is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications.  Calspan is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. 

 Salary Range (min)

USD $200,000.00/Yr.

Salary Range (max)

USD $225,000.00/Yr.

posted 1 October

Chief Test Pilot - Wisk

Chief Test Pilot

Hollister, CA

Departments – Flight Test & Ops /

Full Time /

On-site

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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 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 Chief Test Pilot to join our team. The goal of a Chief Test Pilot at Wisk is to ensure that the flight test team executes safely, effectively and efficiently. You will be part of the Flight Test & Operations team that develops and executes the flight test program.

Due to the nature of the work required for this position, this is an onsite opportunity. You will be required to work from our Hollister office.

In this role you will join our leadership team to mature the flight test organization through the developmental test campaign. You will help foster a culture that will be the cornerstone of our flight test organization throughout the certification campaign. You will guide the flight test team and program as a whole through the risk management and problem solving required to execute a complex aircraft development program. 

What you will do:

• As the Chief Test Pilot, you will lead the team of test pilots. You are accountable for the scope of that team and its support to the Gen 6 program.

• You will support the entire flight test team of pilots, engineers, and mechanics and will develop, train, and mentor them. You will help them establish mature processes and tools for Wisk. 

• You will work closely with engineering design teams to understand the aircraft system and support multidisciplinary program reviews throughout the different phases of development, certification and production readiness. 

• You will be involved in the safety risk management process, participating in hazard assessment and risk mitigation. You will set an example with regards to Wisk’s culture, especially from a safety and inclusion perspective.

Requirements:

• 12 years of experience in flight testing and graduate of an SETP recognized Test Pilot School, or equivalent experience 

• FAA Commercial Pilot or ATP certificate (Fixed or Rotary Wing)

• You have worked in Aircraft Developmental programs with direct experience in executing flight testing

• You have hands-on experience working within the engineering organization to inform or assess vehicle design

• You have a deep and applied knowledge risk management and hazard assessment in the operational, experimental and certification environment

• You have led teams who have accomplished planning, execution, and reporting of flight test programs of complex aircraft

• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and mentorship skills and ability to work across all levels of the organization

$255,000 - $301,000 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: $255,000 - $301,000 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 committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, and we encourage  individuals from all backgrounds, including those from marginalized or underrepresented groups in the tech industry and aerospace, to apply for our job openings. We consider  every candidate who shares our passion for making the impossible possible, even if they may not strictly meet all preferred requirements. We firmly believe that a diverse range of perspectives can profoundly influence both our product and our company culture.

Wisk HQ 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.

To all recruitment agencies: Wisk Aero does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Wisk Aero employees, or any other organization location. Wisk Aero is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. 

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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Wisk will have a display at the upcoming Symposium in Anaheim, and will have flight test team members staffing the display, and available to discuss the position and answer any questions.

posted 12 September