Test Pilot

Job Title: Principal, Test Pilot

Job Code IMS20230510 106967

Job Location: Greenville, Texas or Waco, Texas or Tulsa, Oklahoma

Schedule: 9/80.  First Shift 20% - 40% travel

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a person to become a Flight Test Pilot Unit Member in the L3Harris ODA / Airworthiness Group.  Responsibilities include execution of flight tests and determination of compliance to FAA and Military Airworthiness standards, and support of the organization for determination of airworthiness. 

Essential Functions:

• Operate aircraft to determine compliance with specification/FAA certification requirements and operational suitability.
• Operate multiple models of test aircraft during experimental and engineering flight tests, production acceptance and flight test support through specifically prescribed tests and maneuvers.
• Coordinate test flight operations efforts.
• May conduct demonstration flights with customers, government officials, or other personnel on board to exhibit aircraft performance, flying qualities and system capabilities.  
• Training company pilot staff to perform organizational mission IAW FAA regulations and DCMA guidance.

Qualifications:

• Must be Graduate of a military Experimental Test Pilot School or an FAA DER with a current eCOA.
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant flight test experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
• Commercial Pilots license with single & multi-engine rating required - ATP & 2000 hours flying time is required.
• Experience desired performing role as Certified Flight Instructor, Instrument Flight Instructor and Multi-Engine Instructor.
• Experience in complex, jets, large transport and high performance aircraft is desired.
• Knowledge of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations and GFR requirements.
• Ability to attain knowledge of company standard operating procedures and policies.
• Position requires an active DOD Security Clearance, and the ability to maintain a clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to self-study industry standards and industry trends for a team effort on continual flight test department improvement.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
• Flexible and open-minded with the ability to function effectively in a team environment.
• High degree of integrity.
• Self-starter with initiative.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office products.