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Senior Test Pilot

Wisk is seeking a highly experienced Senior Test Pilot to join its Flight Test team in Hollister, CA. This is a full-time, on-site position focused on testing and certifying a new class of all-electric aircraft. The Senior Test Pilot will collaborate closely with other Test Pilots, Flight Test Engineers, systems engineers, and the certification group to validate and verify a revolutionary new aircraft design. The successful candidate will contribute to a pragmatic approach to certification, ensuring the process is both efficient and effective.

The Senior Test Pilot will develop test plans following SMS processes and complete Test Hazard Analyses. This role includes supporting test program scheduling, participating in flight test execution, and writing test reports to meet certification authority standards. The Senior Test Pilot will also contribute to writing and updating program documents, including Aircraft Flight Manuals and Standard Operating Procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Develop test plans following SMS processes.
• Complete Test Hazard Analyses.
• Support test program scheduling.
• Participate in flight test execution as a Test Pilot.
• Write test reports to a standard required by certification authorities.
• Support writing and updating program documents, including Aircraft Flight Manuals and Standard Operating Procedures.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience as a test pilot or flight test engineer in flight testing fixed/rotary-wing aircraft or similar complex aerospace systems.
• FAA Commercial Pilot or ATP certificate (Fixed or Rotary Wing).
• Minimum FAA Second Class Medical certificate.
• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant engineering or technical field.
• Capability to work within the engineering organization to inform vehicle design early.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience conducting flight test on a program pursuing FAA/TCCA/EASA Certification.
• Unmanned aircraft flight test experience.
• Electric Propulsion test experience.
• Both Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing flight test experience.
• Human-to-vehicle interface design, test, and evaluation experience.
• Formal formation flying training.
• Master's degree in a relevant engineering or technical field.
• Familiarity with MBSE processes.

Compensation and Benefits:

Wisk offers a competitive compensation package, with a salary range of $135,000 to $158,800 per year. This range is dependent on factors such as geographical location and relevant job-related experience. Benefits include an annual bonus, long-term incentives, a 401K plan, comprehensive health benefits, flexible vacation time, company holidays, commuter assistance, and education assistance. Additional perks include free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, and more.

Staff Flight Test Engineer

Wisk is seeking a highly motivated Staff Flight Test Engineer to join its team in Hollister, CA. This is a full-time, on-site position focused on ensuring the safe and efficient flight testing and certification of a new class of all-electric aircraft. As part of the Flight Test Operations team, the Staff Flight Test Engineer will collaborate closely with Certification, Instrumentation, Quality, Integration, and all engineering disciplines to perform developmental and certification flight tests.

The Staff Flight Test Engineer will interpret certification requirements, identify applicable industry guidance, and apply their knowledge of Wisk's complex flight control, electric propulsion, and avionics systems to determine relevant test objectives and conditions to demonstrate compliance with the certification authority. This role involves developing test procedures, data analysis methods, and writing test plans to demonstrate compliance with certification requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a Staff Flight Test Engineer for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market.
• Support Integrated Product Teams, Engineering, Wisk Certification, and Marketing with data collection and flight operations.
• Coordinate Flight Test Instrumentation, data collection, and ground support equipment requirements for test programs.
• Participate in an Enterprise Safety Management System while conducting Safety Risk Management.
• Plan, author, and execute Flight Test Plans, along with First Flight and Test Readiness Reviews, while performing as Test Conductor, Support Engineer, Visual Observer, and other test crew roles.
• Help define our Certification Basis and Plan, ensuring regulatory compliance while working closely with regulatory authorities.

Requirements:

• Requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience; or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Flight Test Engineering, authoring flight test plans and reports, on fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft, and familiarity with FAA Order 4040.26B, ARP4754A.
• Deep and applied knowledge of complex flight control systems, flight test instrumentation, aircraft handling qualities, electrical systems, and other flight test engineering disciplines.
• Familiarity with managing aircraft configuration, deficiencies, limitations, and restrictions in a test environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience participating in Type Certification or Supplemental Type Certification programs.

Compensation and Benefits:

Wisk offers a competitive compensation package, with a salary range of $171,000 to $201,200 per year. This range is dependent on factors such as geographical location and relevant job-related experience. Benefits include an annual bonus, long-term incentives, a 401K plan, comprehensive health benefits, flexible vacation time, company holidays, commuter assistance, and education assistance. Additional perks include free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, and more.