Engineering Test Pilot, Sr.

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

 

Summary

The Sr. Engineering Test Pilot increases productivity, efficiency, reliability, and communication. Takes details and deadlines from program management, and ensures the flight test process is followed, and fully executed up to, and including, the flight test. One coordinates fleet maintenance and oversees flight support and scheduling. Additionally, one supports Project Management for developmental product flight testing and training.  Plans and manages all business area conducted flight operations to include; engineering tests, internal training, and customer demonstrations.

Position Responsibilities

• Writes, reviews, and maintains flight operation processes. Gains access and flight approvals on military instalments
• Coordinates and schedules range time on military installments. Serves as Government range liaison
• Formulates flight plans for developmental product testing, conduct flight testing to evaluate operational characteristics, suitability, maintainability, and reliability as required
• Ensures compliance with FAA requirements
• Collaborates with Chief Engineer, Program Managers, and other staff in an environment of rapid change to achieve team objectives
• Helps oversee safety and training efforts for pilots and flight crew. Resolve problems and conflicts affecting business operations and staff performance
• Manages the tracking of all developmental flight testing for required activities, travel, equipment, resources, and manage the flight test team assignments
• Manages the entire process of Pre & Post Flight test documentation including; flight logs, test cards, video downloads, and analysis
• Ensure proper process is adhered to for flight qualification checks (QC) on development air vehicles
• Consistently works on complex assignments requiring independent action and high degree of initiative to resolve issues. Often acts as a facilitator and team leader
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Minimum of 6+ years' experience coordinating flight operations or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Experienced in and knowledgeable of FAA regulations
• Experienced in and knowledgeable of US customs entry/exit procedures as well as international handling
• Leadership experience with a focus on internal talent development
• Experienced planning and conducting flight demonstrations of UAS
• Experienced working with RC scale model tools and materials
• Exhibits exceptional oral and written communication skills and competency in professional presentations of UAS capabilities to customers
• Ability to pass drug screen; Ability to pass criminal history records check and airport badging requirements
• Must possess a valid driver's license and passport
• Ability to travel internationally (Occasionally)

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Associates degree or higher preferred
• As a highly skilled specialist, contributes to the development of concepts and techniques
• Completes complex tasks in creative and effective ways
• Works well independently with a minimum of supervision to accomplish complex tasks in challenging environments
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
• Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands

• Able to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions and traverse across uneven ground and varying terrain (Constant)
• Lift and/or move up to 50lb cases of varying sizes & shapes (Occasional)
• Lift and/or move between 11-20 lbs. of cases of varying sizes & shapes (Frequent)
• repeatedly throw objects up to 16lbs over the shoulder, stand and/or sit for long periods of time
• Stand and/or sit for long periods of time (Constant)
• Balancing, handling, fine manipulation and grasping (Constant)
• Good manu