UAS Test Pilot
Flock SafetySalary not specified
$175,000 – $250,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, AviationIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering or other engineering discipline
- FAA Class II Medical
- Team player with excellent communication skills
- Graduate of Navy Test Pilot School, Empire Test Pilot School, or equivalent high-level formal course, or possess 5+ years of direct flight-test experience (preferred)
- Three years of test pilot experience on developmental flight test programs (preferred)
- 1000+ PIC total rotorcraft helicopter flight hours (preferred)
- Rotorcraft-Helicopter commercial pilot license (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Execute experimental flight tests in a rotorcraft helicopter
- Coordinate with flight test engineers to develop test plans, test cards, and test procedures given requirements from the engineering team
- Develop and maintain flight manuals, operations, checklists, and procedures
- Lead and/or participate in safety of flight and flight readiness review boards
- Complete all required documentation in accordance with established company and FAA procedures
- Maintain flying currency and proficiency in multiple different aircraft types
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary range for the Test Pilot position?
The salary range is $175,000 - $250,000.
Is this Test Pilot role remote or onsite?
The position is located in Ventura County, CA.
What are the minimum qualifications for this Test Pilot job?
Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering or other engineering discipline, FAA Class II Medical, and being a team player with excellent communication skills.
What benefits does Skyryse offer for the Test Pilot role?
Benefits include a valuable stock option plan, heavily subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans, 20 days of paid time off (PTO), and 5 sick days annually for full-time employees.
What makes a strong candidate for the Test Pilot position at Skyryse?
Strong candidates will have preferred qualifications like graduation from Navy Test Pilot School or equivalent, three years of test pilot experience on developmental programs, 1000+ PIC total rotorcraft helicopter flight hours, and a Rotorcraft-Helicopter commercial pilot license, in addition to meeting minimum qualifications.
Skyryse
Simplifies aircraft control and enhances safety
About Skyryse
Skyryse creates technology to improve safety and ease of flying. Their main product, Skyryse One, uses a system called SkyOS, which simplifies aircraft control with smart actuators and a touchscreen interface. This design reduces potential failure points and automates safety maneuvers, making flying more intuitive for pilots. The company aims to lower the number of small aircraft accidents and make aviation more accessible.
Hawthorne, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$251MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, AerospaceIndustries
51-200Employees