Flight Test Pilot
Textron Aviation •
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY:
Conduct assigned flight testing and support Engineering with the development, certification, and entry into service of new or modified airplanes. Some travel required.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participate in technical discussions regarding the design of airplanes, systems, and installed equipment to ensure that certification requirements and customer expectations are met.
- Participate in the definition, scheduling, and planning of flight tests for development and certification of products.
- Conduct flight testing for the purposes of developing products that meet customer expectations and demonstrating compliance to certification requirements.
- Report on the results of flight testing and coordinate with appropriate groups to resolve deficiencies in the product.
- Review and approve test plans, reports and other documents related to the conduct of flight testing.
- Provide management with ideas and input regarding continuous improvements to products and processes.
- Support other Textron Aviation Flight Departments as needed.
- Adhere to and support Flight Operations policies, procedures, guidelines, and responsibilities.
- Communicate with and ensure department personnel are aware of noteworthy issues.
- Maintains safety as the prime consideration for all operations at all times.
Job Requirements:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree required in: Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or other technical degree
- FAA Commercial Single and Multi-engine rating required
- 2,500 hours total pilot time
- 500 hours multi-engine
- 1000 PIC
- Minimum 2 years of engineering, flight test, pilot, or reflective technical experience required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to obtain a valid US Passport required
- Ability to support off-site travel to conduct development and certification flight testing
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- FAA First Class Medical required or ability to obtain First Class Medical
- Preferred candidates will have UM/DER FAA status or are interested in achieving.
Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws. If a position requires access to information controlled under U.S. regulations applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.
Job Ident #:
1296906
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