Cirrus Aircraft | Test Pilot

Cirrus seeks a Production Flight Test Pilot to conduct flight tests on newly manufactured or modified aircraft at their Duluth, Minnesota facility. This full-time, onsite role focuses on evaluating aircraft performance, functionality, and safety, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and supporting engineering and production teams.

About the Role

• Execute flight test plans for newly manufactured or modified aircraft.
• Evaluate aircraft systems, performance, handling, and stability.
• Identify and document aircraft behavior and anomalies.
• Ensure compliance with Type Design, FAA, and company quality requirements.
• Record and document aircraft performance data and any deviations from established criteria.
• Perform preflight inspections, weight & balance computations, and performance calculations.
• Make go/no-go decisions based on weather, aircraft status, and safety policies.
• Observe and operate instruments and equipment during test flights.
• Assist and train other test pilots as needed.
• May require weekend work, varied shifts, and occasional overnight or international travel.
• Must be comfortable piloting non-pressurized aircraft to high altitudes.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1500 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) flight time.
• Experience in a variety of high-performance aircraft.
• FAA Commercial or ATP pilot's license with airplane single engine and instrument ratings.
• Valid First- or Second-Class Medical certificate.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Passport or the ability to obtain one.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university is preferred.
• Seven or more years of engineering experience or aircraft A&P mechanic experience is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
• Experience in aerobatics, tailwheel, or military flight is a plus.
• A background in aviation maintenance, avionics, or similar technical experience is highly desired.
• A Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) or Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) is desired.