04 July 2025

General Atomics | Test Pilot

Palmdale, CA, United States

Test Pilot / Instructor Test Pilot / Flight Examiner

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a recognized world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft, tactical reconnaissance radars, and advanced high-resolution surveillance systems. The company offers a dynamic opportunity for an experienced aviation professional to join its team.

This position serves as a Test Pilot, Instructor Test Pilot, and/or Flight Examiner. The role functions as a subject matter expert across all facets of the company’s family of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), encompassing aircraft hardware and software, ground control station hardware and software, and the operational and experimental ground and flight testing of the company's product line. The incumbent ensures standardization of company aircraft ground and flight operations, procedures, flight test protocols, and instructional techniques. This position is a primary consultant for executive management regarding company product line development, flight test execution, and operational mission planning. A critical responsibility is ensuring the safe operation of Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs) during all phases of ground and flight operations.

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General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions.

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