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Garmin International, Inc.

Flight Test Pilot

Salem, OR · On-site

Overview We are seeking a full-time Flight Test Pilot at Garmin's Salem, OR location. In this role ... Helicopter pilot qualifications Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified ...

Akima

KY · On-site

This position is a Maintenance Test Pilot for the MH-47G helicopter. Duties include but are not limited to MTF (Maintenance Test Flight), FTF (Functional Test Flight), and MOC (Maintenance ...

Akima

KY · On-site

This position is a Maintenance Test Pilot for the MH-6 helicopter. Duties include but are not limited to MTF (Maintenance Test Flight), FTF (Functional Test Flight), and MOC (Maintenance Operational ...

Akima

KY · On-site

This position is a Maintenance Test Pilot for the MH-47G helicopter. Duties include but are not limited to MTF (Maintenance Test Flight), FTF (Functional Test Flight), and MOC (Maintenance ...

Anduril Industries

Senior Test Pilot

Costa Mesa, CA

We're seeking an experienced Manned Helicopter Pilot with Technical Expertise who not only excels ... As a Flight Test Pilot you will be at the forefront of operating Anduril advanced fleet of Uncrewed ...

Army National Guard Units

$131K - $171K/yr

As a HELICOPTER PILOT (Title 32) with the Texas Army National Guard, your duties will include, but ... Such flights, maintenance test flights, and low-level flights are such that a safe emergency ...

Akima, LLC

Chief Pilot

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

... helicopter. * Minimum 300 hours performing Maintenance Test Flights (MTF) or Functional Check ... Evaluator Pilot. * Instructor Pilot. * Flight Commander. * Director of Operations.

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How much do overnight helicopter test pilot jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for overnight helicopter test pilot in the United States is $105,110.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,500.00 and $107,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Overnight Helicopter Test Pilot vs Helicopter Flight Instructor?

AspectOvernight Helicopter Test PilotHelicopter Flight Instructor
CertificationsCommercial Pilot License, Certified Test PilotCommercial Pilot License, Certified Flight Instructor
Work EnvironmentTesting new helicopter models, often overnight or in controlled environmentsTraining students, primarily during daytime or scheduled lessons
Industry UsageAircraft manufacturers, defense, researchFlight schools, training academies

While both roles require a commercial pilot license, the Overnight Helicopter Test Pilot focuses on testing and evaluating new helicopter models, often involving overnight testing sessions. In contrast, the Helicopter Flight Instructor primarily trains and certifies new pilots during regular hours. The test pilot role involves specialized testing certifications and work environments centered around aircraft development, whereas the instructor role emphasizes teaching and safety training.

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Flight Test Pilot

Garmin International, Inc.

Salem, OR • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Garmin rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 156 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

Overview
We are seeking a full-time Flight Test Pilot at Garmin's Salem, OR location. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership in performance of flight test pilot activities including developing ground and flight test plans for complex projects, acting as Pilot in Command during execution of flight tests, authoring certification plans or project level documentation for flight manuals, effectively representing the end user, and working with certification authorities to resolve certification issues.
Essential Functions
  • Acts as Pilot in Command for experimental aircraft with moderately significant changes to certified design and conducts complex, moderate-risk tests
  • May act as Flight Test Project Lead for moderately complex projects
  • Drafts ground/flight test plans for complex test programs including programs with tests not previously conducted
  • Defines operational characteristics for the system under development/test and effectively represents end user of individual products
  • Understands and is able to maintain moderately complex test aircraft configurations and coordinates with engineering teams
  • Analyzes data to assist with development of systems, determines compliance with requirements, and provides certification data
  • Addresses issues with test aircraft and installations including advanced troubleshooting and provides support to aircraft maintenance
  • Identifies/tracks issues during flight test, offers quality solutions, and verifies resolution for moderately complex projects
  • Leverages thorough understanding of aircraft certification process and associated regulations to author certification plans or content for complex projects, including new content
  • Creates project level documentation structure for flight manuals and technical publications intended for use by pilots
  • Serves as an expert in flight operations aspects of systems sufficient to communicate functional hazards and failure effects to safety analysis team
  • Works with certification authorities to resolve certification issues
  • Revises or authors new procedures and makes significant safety contributions to the flight test organization
  • Provides reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving techniques
  • Serves as a mentor to less experienced flight test pilots

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience
  • Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
  • Commercial Pilot Certificate
  • 2nd Class FAA Medical Certificate
  • Minimum 1,500 hours total flight time
  • Minimum 200 Flight Test Hours
  • Previous flight test experience
  • Demonstrates proficient use of advanced engineering and flight test tools including performing advanced troubleshooting on complex avionics system installations
  • Demonstrates solid and proficient understanding of certification process and associated regulations
  • Demonstrates strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience in systems engineering or software development
  • Flight Test Pilot DER or ODA Unit Member Qualification
  • Commercial aviation experience is a plus
  • Helicopter pilot qualifications

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits

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