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Pivotal

Senior Manager, Flight Test

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

Data Analysis: Perform in-depth analysis of flight data to identify and address anomalies, root causes, and bugs * Plan Execution: Design and execute test plans, including helix tests and future ...

Pivotal

Senior Manager, Flight Test

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

Data Analysis: Perform in-depth analysis of flight data to identify and address anomalies, root causes, and bugs * Plan Execution: Design and execute test plans, including helix tests and future ...

Pivotal

Senior Manager, Flight Test

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

Data Analysis: Perform in-depth analysis of flight data to identify and address anomalies, root causes, and bugs * Plan Execution: Design and execute test plans, including helix tests and future ...

Jobtailor

WI · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

Correlating flight test data with aerodynamic and performance models to validate system behavior and identify discrepancies. * Supporting flight envelope expansion, ensuring aircraft operate safely ...

Skyryse

Flight Test Engineer

Camarillo, CA · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

Plan, organize, and lead data collection ground tests to support flight test campaigns. * Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards associated with test flights ...

Skyryse

Flight Test Engineer

Camarillo, CA

$120K - $150K/yr

Plan, organize, and lead data collection ground tests to support flight test campaigns. * Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards associated with test flights ...

Joby Aviation

Flight Test Engineer

Marina, CA

$107K - $174K/yr

Conducts engineering analysis of flight test data to support aircraft design and certification deliverables * Coordinates with other engineering groups to ensure input from subject matter experts ...

Skydio, Inc

Flight Test Engineer - Wireless

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

This role will be responsible for testing and validating the RF system with real world flight data and simulated lab results using our cutting edge RF lab. As one of Skydio's wireless test engineers ...

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How much do flight data jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for flight data in the United States is $32.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $55.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a flight data?

A Flight Data job involves collecting, analyzing, and managing data related to aircraft operations, performance, and navigation. Professionals in this field ensure that flight records are accurate and assist in improving safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. They often work with flight data recorders, monitoring systems, and software to interpret flight trends. This role is essential in aviation safety investigations, airline operations, and air traffic management.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in flight data?

Flight Data professionals are responsible for collecting, processing, and analyzing flight information from various sources, such as black box recorders and operational systems. On a daily basis, they review flight records for anomalies, contribute to safety investigations, and generate reports for pilots, maintenance teams, and regulatory agencies. They often work closely with flight operations, engineering, and safety departments to ensure all flight data is accurate and up-to-date. This role may also involve responding quickly to urgent data requests and supporting continuous improvements in airline safety and efficiency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the flight data position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Flight Data professional, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and often a background in aviation, data analysis, or engineering. Familiarity with flight data monitoring systems, airline operations software, and data visualization tools is typically required, along with relevant certifications such as those issued by aviation authorities. Effective communication, problem-solving ability, and teamwork are essential soft skills in this role. These capabilities are crucial to ensuring accurate data management, regulatory compliance, and safe and efficient flight operations.

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Infographic showing various Flight Data job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,112 per year, or $32.7 per hour.

Helicopter Maintenance Data Technician

Health Care District

West Palm Beach, FL • On-site

$23 - $30/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description


This position performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and inspections and completes all recordkeeping requirements for District aircraft, systems, components and other equipment, ensuring the District aircraft and equipment are maintained pursuant to all regulatory and organizational requirements. Performs retrieval of maintenance/flight data from on-board systems (FDR, FDMS, HUMS, CAMP, etc.), updates maintenance management applications, and acts as liaison to analyst vendors by providing applicable maintenance/flight data. Receives, analyzes, and distributes reports to Aeromedical Management and personnel.
Essential Functions:
  • Performs aircraft and equipment preventive and required maintenance and equipment inspections.
  • Addresses and resolves pilot discrepancies.
  • Reviews, updates, and complies with applicable maintenance manuals and official guidelines.
  • Communicates and collaborates with maintenance/flight data vendor technical representatives.
  • Maintains maintenance/flight data analyst records.
  • Works closely with Director of Operations, and Director of Maintenance with respect on maintenance/flight data reports.
  • Performs fuel sampling and daily inspections of aircraft.
  • Ensures aircraft, equipment, and facilities are clean and kept in an orderly manner.
  • Participates in organizational documentation development and recordkeeping.
  • Emergency duty may be required of the incumbent that includes working in Red Cross shelters or to perform other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to threats or disasters, man-made or natural.

Qualifications
Education:
  • High school diploma or GED required.

Experience:
  • Three (3) to five (5) years aircraft maintenance experience required.
  • FDR data, HUMS, CAMP or related Maintenance Management Software and AW169 Avionics experience is preferred.

Certification:
  • FAA Mechanic - Airplane and Powerplant required.

Licensure:
  • Valid Florida driver's license required within six months of hire.

About Us
The Health Care District of Palm Beach County is an independent special taxing district that has served as a healthcare safety net for more than 36 years to fill in gaps in access to healthcare services. This unique healthcare system covers the entire county and provides a wide range of services such as nine community health centers (Federally Qualified Health Centers) which serve everyone regardless of ability to pay; school health teams in 172 public schools; a lifesaving Trauma Hawk aeromedical helicopter program; a rural, public teaching hospital, Lakeside Medical Center; an award-winning skilled nursing center; a ground ambulance program for Health Care District patients needing a higher level of care and the county's Trauma Agency, which ensures quality outcomes within the county's trauma system and leads initiatives to prevent traumatic injury.
We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, military or veteran status, age, sex, pregnancy status, genetic information, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation or identification status, or any other legally recognized category protected by jurisdictional, state or federal law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
We are also committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for all employees. As such, we are a Drug-Free Workplace.
The Health Care District of Palm Beach County is an E-Verify participating employer and will use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
This role may require Agency of Health Care Administration (AHCA) background screening and clearance. As required under House Bill 531, applicants may review AHCA's education and awareness information at the following link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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