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Chief Test Captain
  • room Location: Mountain View, California, United States
  • group Position: Captain
  • play_for_work Job Type: Charter
  • attach_money Minimum Pay: $140,000.00 (Yearly)
  • attach_money Maximum Pay: $260,000.00 (Yearly)
Flight Time Requirements Snapshot
  • access_time Total Flight Time: 1500
  • person Pilot In Command: N/A
  • toll Turbine PIC: 500
  • airplanemode_activeMulti Engine: N/A
  • queue_music Actual Instrument: N/A
Job Description

Responsibilities
In your role as Chief Test Pilot, you will serve as the primary experimental test pilot and coordinate the training and scheduling of all contract pilots. 
You will ensure that all aspects of experimental flight operations are set up for safety and success. 
You will coordinate with Part 135 airline operations to support standardization of pilot procedures across the organization and help to develop an aviation safety system. ... Continue Reading

Minimum Requirements

Basic Success Criteria
FAA Commercial Pilot ASEL with 1500 total flight hours, including at least 500 fixed wing and 500 turbine engine, 500 XC, 100 NT, 75 INST
At least 20 flight hours within the last 12 months in a similar category aircraft to the Caravan
Experience in tactical aircraft or similar operation requiring use of a secondary skillset while piloting
Current Second Class FAA Medical Certificate or higher
8+ years of professional experience in flight operations
2+ years of experience performing or managing a flight test program or in a leadership role within an aviation context
Preferred Success Criteria
Graduate of an SETP recognized flight test school
Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline or equivalent industry experience 
Caravan or PT6A experience
Diversity of experience in multiple aircraft/ airframes
2+ years experience as a CFI or military flight instructor
2+ years experience with automated and/or large remotely operated vehicles (UAS, spacecraft, etc)
Experience working in a Flight Test program focused on Certification
Experience in developing flight procedures, training curricula, and safety management systems
Experience flying for a 14 CFR part 135 or 121 Air Carrier
Deep understanding of FAA certification processes and their implementationIn depth knowledge of systems engineering processes and principles
Basic familiarity with software programming principles
Demonstrated ability to lead a team with little to no supervision ... Continue Reading

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