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Do workers at Piper Aircraft get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
38% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Does Piper Aircraft pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
50% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

At Piper Aircraft, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
67% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and May 2026.

Is the health insurance from Piper Aircraft affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Piper Aircraft?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and May 2026.

Do workers at Piper Aircraft worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
75% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Do Piper Aircraft workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
67% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at Piper Aircraft?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
86% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do Piper Aircraft managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
88% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and October 2025.

Do jobs at Piper Aircraft spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
13% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at Piper Aircraft?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
83% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Is working at Piper Aircraft good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
100% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

Do people at Piper Aircraft feel treated with respect by their managers?

Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
57% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Piper Aircraft get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
85% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Piper Aircraft?

Some people feel stressed here.
62% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Piper Aircraft enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
83% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do people at Piper Aircraft recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
43% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Piper Aircraft?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
64% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Piper Aircraft?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 42% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people think Piper Aircraft’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
100% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Piper Aircraft is doing?

Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
69% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
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Sr. Engineer - Flight Test Pilot

Piper Aircraft, Inc.

Vero Beach, FL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago


Piper Aircraft rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

63rd of 72 rated aerospace companies


Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

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 depth and a breadth of engineering knowledge across a wide spectrum of engineering disciplines in addition to exceptional pilot skill.  This acumen will be combined with a high level grasp of customer aircraft operations and an administrative expertise to provide high quality flight test data for the purposes of product development and certification. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:        

·        Act as pilot-in-command for Piper experimental test operations aircraft during the conduct of flight test activities related to the development and certification of Piper products

·        Coordinate project specific flight and ground crew logistics including pre-flight briefings, post-flight briefings, duty day restrictions, travel, transportation, and, especially, test hazard mitigation requirements

·         Create, revise, review, and approve technical and compliance documents subject to the Piper ODA

·         Participate in the Piper safety management system, including serving as the Flight Test Safety Officer

·         Liaise with other departments as the Experimental Flight Test subject matter expert

·         Complete required initial and recurrent safety training

·         Other tasks as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role has no supervisory responsibilities.  The employee may be required to be a technical lead for other test pilots or flight test engineers and to train and assist other employees.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

·         Significant previous flight test experience (Test Pilot or Flight Test Engineer)

·         Commercial Pilot’s License with Multi-engine and Instrument ratings

·         Familiarity with 14CFR Part 23 regulations and associated guidance material

 

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

·         Test Pilot School Graduate

·         Graduate degree in engineering or related field

·         Airline Transport Pilot Certificate

·         2000 Hours Pilot-in-Command

·         Consulting DER Appointment (Test Pilot and/or Flight Analyst)

·         Experience as an ODA Unit Member (Test Pilot and/or Flight Analyst)

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

The employee must possess the ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers.  Being able to produce high quality formal and informal flight test reports is of utmost importance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

·         While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to an office environment. 

·       The employee is occasionally exposed to uncomfortable temperatures, humidity, noise, and odors consistent with the operation of aircraft.

·       Although mitigated to the greatest extent possible by the flight test safety process, the employee will be exposed to the risks associated with ground and flight testing experimental aircraft. 

·       Travel and overtime are occasionally necessary.

·       Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SAFETY AND POLICY PRACTICES:

In addition to adherence to all general Piper Aircraft company safety requirements, engineering flight test operations are subject to governance by the Flight Operations Policy and Procedures Manual.  The employee will be expected to know and abide by those policies and procedures.  Specifically, that will include the following training:

·       Emergency Egress

·       Hypoxia Awareness

·       Parachute

·       Oxygen System

·       Water Egress and Survival


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