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Garmin Ltd.

Senior Flight Test Pilot

Arizona City, AZ · On-site

$150 - $210/hr

Overview We are seeking a full-time Senior Flight Test Pilot for Garmin's Mesa, AZ location. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership in performance of flight test ...

Garmin Ltd.

Flight Test Pilot 3

Salem, OR · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

Overview We are seeking a full-time Flight Test Pilot 3 at Garmin's Salem, OR location. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership in performance of flight test pilot ...

Garmin Ltd

Senior Flight Test Pilot

Salem, OR · On-site

Senior Flight Test Pilot We are seeking a full-time Senior Flight Test Pilot for Garmin's Salem, OR location. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership in performance ...

Garmin Ltd.

Senior Flight Test Pilot

Salem, OR · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

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 ...

Joby Aviation

Test Pilot

East Garrison, CA · On-site

$187.40 - $250/hr

Perform flight test activities including test planning, test execution as pilot (both remote UAV and inhabited flight test), chase pilot, flight debriefs, and post-flight analysis and reporting

Joby Aviation

Test Pilot

Marina, CA

$187K - $250K/yr

Perform flight test activities including test planning, test execution as pilot (both remote UAV and inhabited flight test), chase pilot, flight debriefs, and post-flight analysis and reporting

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for seasonal flight 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 Seasonal Flight Test Pilot vs Flight Test Engineer?

AspectSeasonal Flight Test PilotFlight Test Engineer
CredentialsCommercial pilot license, specific aircraft type ratings, flight experienceEngineering degree, aerospace or aeronautical background, testing certifications
Work EnvironmentAircraft in flight, testing new or modified aircraft, often outdoors and variable conditionsLaboratory, design offices, or testing facilities, focusing on analysis and planning
Employer & IndustryAircraft manufacturers, aerospace companies, government agencies during testing phasesAircraft manufacturers, aerospace firms, research institutions involved in aircraft development

Seasonal Flight Test Pilots primarily operate aircraft during testing flights, requiring pilot licenses and flight experience. Flight Test Engineers focus on designing, analyzing, and managing test procedures, with engineering backgrounds. Both roles are essential in aircraft testing but differ in responsibilities and work environment.

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Senior Flight Test Pilot

Garmin Ltd.

Arizona City, AZ • On-site

$150 - $210/hr

Other

Posted 14 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 160 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Senior Flight Test Pilot for Garmin's Mesa, AZ 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 (Flight Test Pilot 2)
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical 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
  • 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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