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Engineer V - Test Conductor

Edwards, CA ยท On-site

$135K - $180K/yr

As a Flight Test Conductor, your typical day may include any of the following: * Collaborating across a broad spectrum of individuals and disciplines. * Developing plans for upcoming testing.

You will provide effective leadership in the control room as a Test Conductor, or other lead position, during flight test and air-launch test missions. You will have an active leadership role in ...

You will provide effective leadership in the control room as a Test Conductor, or other lead position, during flight test and air-launch test missions. You will have an active leadership role in ...

You will provide effective leadership in the control room as a Test Conductor, or other lead position, during flight test and air-launch test missions. You will have an active leadership role in ...

You will provide effective leadership in the control room as a Test Conductor, or other lead position, during flight test and air-launch test missions. You will have an active leadership role in ...

Experience supporting a military flight test program * 50+ missions as a Test Conductor/Test Director in a control room * Willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time both domestically and ...

Experience supporting a military flight test program * 50+ missions as a Test Conductor/Test Director in a control room * Willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time both domestically and ...

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How much do flight test conductor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for flight test conductor in the United States is $114,999.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $130,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Flight Test Conductor vs Flight Test Engineer?

AspectFlight Test ConductorFlight Test Engineer
Required CredentialsPilot certifications, flight hours, safety trainingEngineering degree, technical certifications
Work EnvironmentOn aircraft, test flights, in-flight decision makingDesign labs, test planning, data analysis
Employer & Industry UsageAircraft manufacturers, aerospace companiesAircraft manufacturers, aerospace firms
Common Search & ComparisonYesNo

The Flight Test Conductor primarily oversees flight testing operations, ensuring safety and coordination during test flights, often with pilot certifications. In contrast, Flight Test Engineers focus on designing test procedures, analyzing data, and supporting flight tests from an engineering perspective. Both roles are essential in aerospace testing but differ in responsibilities and required credentials.

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Flight Test Conductor

Edwards, CA โ€ข On-site

Indotronix International Corporation
Recruiting and Staffing Servicesย โ€ขย 1 - 5K employees

$66 - $88/hr

Contractor

Re-posted 26 days ago


Job description

Indotronix is seeking an :Flight Test Conductor
Location:Edwards AFB, CA
Requested Security Clearance:     
Bachelor of Science degree
Shift:First
Start Time:7:30 AM
End Time:4:00 PM
Travel
Possible domestic, unknown at this time.

Position Responsibilities:
• Supports the development and verification of test methods
• Develops detailed test procedures, and instrumentation and configuration definition, needed to perform the test and minimize risk within the constraints of the test plan
• Performs detailed planning and execution of aircraft ground and flight test
• Reviews test data, including off-nominal data, for accuracy, quality and/or fidelity prior to delivery to customer
• Prepares and publishes test reports to document test results and satisfy requirements
• Presents test results internally
• Archives data and reports
• Trains/Guides junior test conductors with their career development in flight test
Required Skills:
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
• 5+ years of experience with the principles of flight test OR experience directly supporting flight test operations
• 5+ years of experience in planning and conducting system level lab, ground, or flight testing
• 100+ hours of control room experience as a Test Conductor
Preferred Skills:
• Level 5: 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of experience performing tactical aircraft flight testing (planning and/or executing)
• 5+ years of experience directly interfacing with customers and senior program leadership
• 5+ years of experience developing detailed test points from system level specification requirements, test planning, execution and reporting test results, Project Code :

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About Indotronix

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In 1986, Indotronix established itself in the staffing space. 22 years later, Avani entered the scene, offering consulting and technology development. Finally, in 2016, the two joined forces to begin delivering talent across all areas, from Staffing to Consulting to unique platform development.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Rochester, NY, US