Gulfstream seeks a full-time Production Test Pilot for its Savannah, Georgia facility. This role is integral to supporting Gulfstream production and customer aircraft operations, conducting essential flight-test and acceptance activities.
About the Role
The Production Test Pilot is responsible for evaluating aircraft systems against design and FAA airworthiness standards. This position collaborates with engineering and manufacturing teams, provides crucial customer and crew training, and supports Sales and Marketing through technical demonstrations. Travel is anticipated to be up to 25 percent, primarily on the first shift.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Conduct initial flight tests and acceptance testing of Gulfstream production aircraft under the guidance of senior test pilots.
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Perform functional evaluations of airframes, engines, avionics, and associated systems to ensure compliance with FAA Certificate of Airworthiness standards.
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Debrief engineering and manufacturing personnel on flight and ground discrepancies and offer technical assistance for problem resolution.
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Represent Gulfstream during FAA Certificate of Airworthiness flight checks.
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Execute test flights for customer aircraft post-outfitting, modifications, or maintenance.
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Evaluate used aircraft for airworthiness and adherence to current production aircraft standards.
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Provide customer pilot training, including ground and flight instruction on new products and systems for company and customer crews.
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Support Sales and Marketing through technical briefings and local sales-demonstration flights.
Requirements
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A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
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Seven years of flight experience.
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Ability to maintain an FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
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An FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) license, or the ability to obtain one.
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Previous flight-test or maintenance-test-pilot experience.
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Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.