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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 ...
Flight Test Pilot
Salem, OR · On-site
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The Sr. Engineer - Flight Test Pilot is the mature mind behind safely and efficiently executing flight test projects at Piper Aircraft. The role is a multi-faceted position that requires and advanced ...
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The Sr. Engineer - Flight Test Pilot is the mature mind behind safely and efficiently executing flight test projects at Piper Aircraft. The role is a multi-faceted position that requires and advanced ...
OverviewThe Flight Test Pilot, Senior is a technical role responsible for the planning, execution, and analysis of flight test programs for complex aerospace vehicles and systems. This position ...
OverviewThe Flight Test Pilot, Senior is a technical role responsible for the planning, execution, and analysis of flight test programs for complex aerospace vehicles and systems. This position ...
OverviewThe Flight Test Pilot, Principal is a senior technical role responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and analysis of flight test programs for complex aerospace vehicles and systems.
OverviewThe Flight Test Pilot, Principal is a senior technical role responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and analysis of flight test programs for complex aerospace vehicles and systems.
Engineering Flight Test Pilot Principal
$170K - $255K/yr
The Flight Test Pilot, Principal is a senior technical role responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and analysis of flight test programs for complex aerospace vehicles and systems. This ...
Engineering Flight Test Pilot Principal
$170K - $255K/yr
The Flight Test Pilot, Principal is a senior technical role responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and analysis of flight test programs for complex aerospace vehicles and systems. This ...
Test Pilot
$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
Test Pilot
$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
Test Pilot
$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
Test Pilot
$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
Test Pilot
Marina, CA · On-site
$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
Test Pilot
Marina, CA · On-site
$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
Reporting to the Head of Flight Operations, the Chief Test Pilot serves as the technical and safety authority for all flight operations and plays a critical role in aircraft design, certification ...
Reporting to the Head of Flight Operations, the Chief Test Pilot serves as the technical and safety authority for all flight operations and plays a critical role in aircraft design, certification ...
Reporting to the Head of Flight Operations, the Chief Test Pilot serves as the technical and safety authority for all flight operations and plays a critical role in aircraft design, certification ...
Reporting to the Head of Flight Operations, the Chief Test Pilot serves as the technical and safety authority for all flight operations and plays a critical role in aircraft design, certification ...
Engineering Test Pilot
Mineral Wells, TX · On-site
$190K - $220K/yr
You'll be responsible for conducting safe and professional flight operations in support of flight ... Provide test pilot expertise to assigned programs; technology/research and product development ...
Engineering Test Pilot
Mineral Wells, TX · On-site
$190K - $220K/yr
You'll be responsible for conducting safe and professional flight operations in support of flight ... Provide test pilot expertise to assigned programs; technology/research and product development ...
Engineering Test Pilot
$190K - $220K/yr
You'll be responsible for conducting safe and professional flight operations in support of flight ... Provide test pilot expertise to assigned programs; technology/research and product development ...
Engineering Test Pilot
$190K - $220K/yr
You'll be responsible for conducting safe and professional flight operations in support of flight ... Provide test pilot expertise to assigned programs; technology/research and product development ...
As a Senior Test Pilot for Stratolaunch's carrier aircraft, you will have the opportunity to ... You will provide comprehensive flight test technical support for experimental and developmental ...
As a Senior Test Pilot for Stratolaunch's carrier aircraft, you will have the opportunity to ... You will provide comprehensive flight test technical support for experimental and developmental ...
Flight Research Test Pilot
Concord, CA · On-site
$97K - $167K/yr
Overview Joby Aviation's Flight Research team is looking for a Test Pilot to operate research and development crewed and UAS platforms, with the primary focus of the Cessna Caravan program. Drawing ...
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Concord, CA · On-site
$97K - $167K/yr
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Flight Research Test Pilot
$97K - $167K/yr
Joby Aviation's Flight Research team is looking for a Test Pilot to operate research and development crewed and UAS platforms, with the primary focus of the Cessna Caravan program. Drawing on ...
Flight Research Test Pilot
$97K - $167K/yr
Joby Aviation's Flight Research team is looking for a Test Pilot to operate research and development crewed and UAS platforms, with the primary focus of the Cessna Caravan program. Drawing on ...
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Flight Research Test Pilot
Concord, CA · On-site
$97K - $167K/yr
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Sr. Test Pilot
Mojave, CA · On-site
We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology ... As a Senior Test Pilot for Stratolaunch's carrier aircraft, you will have the opportunity to ...
Sr. Test Pilot
Mojave, CA · On-site
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Experimental Test Pilot, Air Dominance & Strike Anduril Industries is a defense technology company ... You will work side‑by‑side with the Flight Test Engineers and Discipline Engineers to develop ...
Experimental Test Pilot, Air Dominance & Strike Anduril Industries is a defense technology company ... You will work side‑by‑side with the Flight Test Engineers and Discipline Engineers to develop ...
Senior/Staff Flight Research Test Pilot
$149K - $255K/yr
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Senior/Staff Flight Research Test Pilot
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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
Basic Qualifications
Desired 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
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
About Garmin
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Industry
Electronics and appliance stores
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Olathe, KS, US
Year founded
1989