Test Pilot
Core
Plan and execute taxi and flight operations for the Quarterhorse series of demonstrator aircraft, overseeing the transition from remotely piloted to fully autonomous systems.
Role type
Test Pilot (Defense Aviation)
Builds
High-speed aircraft systems for the Department of War
Domain
Defense Aviation / Aerospace Engineering
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
FAA transport pilot rating, military flight test experience, aircraft performance calculations, aircraft stability and control systems knowledge, test plan and procedure development, UAV flight experience (Group 4/5)
Preferred skills
Instructor pilot experience, knowledge of military/FAA Airworthiness requirements, ability to communicate clearly, ability to multitask in fast-paced environments
Technologies
Quarterhorse demonstrator aircraft, Global Hawk, Triton, Reaper
Responsibilities
Plan and execute taxi and flight operations for the Quarterhorse series of demonstrator aircraft; Oversee Quarterhorse's transition from remotely piloted system to a fully autonomous system; Plan and develop ground and flight test procedures, run cards, and reports; Work with engineering staff to deliver flight manuals and technical documentation
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC