Flight Test Lead
Core
Lead and coordinate flight test programs for military aircraft (e.g., F-15) by managing test plans, schedules, and team execution across internal and customer organizations.
Role type
Senior IC Flight Test Lead
Builds
Flight test programs for Air Dominance aircraft
Domain
Defense / Aerospace
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Flight test program management, test plan and profile development, test team leadership, mission requirement coordination, data evaluation, test procedure standardization, security clearance eligibility
Preferred skills
Military flight test program support, test article configuration change management, Cost Account Manager experience
Technologies
Test software & telemetry systems, flight test data systems
Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate flight test mission requirements, develop and publish test plans and cards, identify and coordinate test range availability, conduct ground and flight tests, lead test team training and mentorship, prepare test summaries and reports, oversee preflight and post-test briefings
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities