Flight Test Pilot
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:
99. Participate in technical discussions regarding the design of airplanes, systems and installed equipment to ensure that certification requirements and customer expectations are met.
99. Participate in the definition, scheduling, and planning of flight tests for development and certification of products.
99. Conduct flight testing for the purposes of developing products that meet customer expectations and demonstrating compliance to certification requirements.
99. Report on the results of flight testing and coordinate with appropriate groups to resolve deficiencies in the product.
99. Review and approve test plans, reports and other documents related to the conduct of flight testing.
99. Provide management with ideas and input regarding continuous improvements to products and processes.
99. Support other Textron Aviation Flight Departments as needed.
99. Adhere to and support Flight Operations policies, procedures, guidelines and responsibilities.
99. Communicate with and ensure department personnel are aware of noteworthy issues.
99. Maintains safety as the prime consideration for all operations at all times.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:
+ Bachelor’s Degree required in: Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or other technical degree
+ FAA Commercial Multi-engine rating required
+ 2,500 hours total time required
– 500 hours multi-engine required
– 1000 PIC
+ Minimum 5 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
+ Preferred candidates will have UM/DER FAA status, or are interested in achieving .
Take your career higher at Textron Aviation.
* Competitive starting salaries with growth potential
* Health benefits beginning day one
* Tuition assistance and continuing education programs
* 12-paid holidays a year
* Paid parental leave options
A new career awaits.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
EEO Statement
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pay Transparency Policy Statement
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise, have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Job Flight Operations
Primary Location US-Kansas-Wichita
Recruiting Company Textron Aviation
Schedule Full-time
Job Level Individual Contributor
Shift First Shift
Req ID: 298668