Test Pilot at Skyryse

Ventura, California, United States

Skyryse Logo
$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

Rotorcraft Helicopter
Flight Testing
Test Plan Development
FAA Procedures
Safety of Flight Reviews
Flight Manuals
Aerospace Engineering
Helicopter PIC
Commercial Pilot License

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

Benefits

Flexible PTO plan
Valuable stock option plan
Great health plans
401(k)
Catered lunches
Commuter benefits

Risks

Potential FAA certification delays could impact Skyryse One's commercialization timeline.
International market entry may face regulatory challenges and geopolitical tensions.
Increased operational costs from facility expansion could affect financial stability.

Differentiation

Skyryse's FlightOS offers a universal interface for both rotorcraft and fixed-wing aircraft.
Skyryse One replaces complex mechanical components with smart actuators, enhancing safety and reliability.
SkyOS enables intuitive touchscreen control, reducing pilot fatigue and complexity.

Upsides

Skyryse's partnership with ACE expands SkyOS to the global Black Hawk helicopter market.
FAA certification focus may accelerate Skyryse One's market entry and commercialization.
Skyryse's new facilities in California support growth and system development.

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