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Example test pilot requirements on a job description
Test pilot requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in test pilot job postings.
Sample test pilot requirements
- Bachelor's degree in aviation, engineering, or related field.
- Relevant experience as a pilot.
- Valid commercial pilot's license.
- Ability to pass aeronautical knowledge and skills tests.
- Proficiency in using aviation-related software.
Sample required test pilot soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to follow instructions accurately.
- High level of attention to detail.
Test pilot job description example 1
Cruz Associates test pilot job description
Cruz Associates Inc. of Yorktown, VA (www.cruzinc.us) has a position open and is looking for qualified candidates for a Senior MH-60 DAP Software Developmental Test Pilot. The job location is Fort Campbell, Kentucky in support of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR). Salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Scope: This position is to provide highly skilled MH-60 DAP fully mission qualified pilot to serve as the technical test coordinator of software flight testing on MH-60 DAP Army Special Operations Aviation (ARSOA) platforms. This position will support flight testing in the MH-60 DAP and facilitate test coordination and execution for software associated flight tests. Responsibilities include research, development, test, and evaluation duties for MH-60 DAP aircraft and aviation systems acquisition programs associated with the Army Special Operations Aviation Command (ARSOAC). Conducts developmental flight tests that require the application of in depth flying knowledge, operational experience, coupled with substantial knowledge of avionics systems and software acumen. Contractor applies a thorough knowledge of airworthiness requirements to unique and complex electronic equipment and internal/external sensor installations to the unit aircraft. Responsible for flying precise developmental flight test profiles day and night, under critical conditions of loading, speed, maneuvering, weather, and in close proximity to the ground or over water.
Responsibilities:
+ Interprets and refines user requirements and develop potential integration solutions.
+ Develops concise and accurate performance specifications and procurement documents.
+ Monitors cost, schedule and compliance with stated requirements.
+ Recommends to Government Cell Lead appropriate courses of action should technical problems arise, or user requirements change.
+ Perform developmental and user acceptance flight tests for hardware and software systems and subsystems.
+ The Contractor shall comply with all flight regulations, rules, and standards IAW latest version of DCMA INST 8210-1, AR 95-1, USASOC Sup 1 to AR 95-1, FM 3-04.11, 160th RTSOP, and applicable ARSOA series Aircrew Training Manual.
+ Perform routine clerical, administrative, and logistics tasks as required in support of the Systems Integration Management Office (SIMO).
Education and Experience:
+ Ability to obtain and/or maintain an Interim Secret or Secret security clearance.
+ Minimum of 15 years' experience with military rotary wing aircraft.
+ Minimum of 8 years' experience with current aircraft and aircraft related technical systems development, architecture and integration.
+ Minimum of 3 years' experience in development of systems design, systems applications, developmental and acceptance test including fielding and sustainment.
+ Shall be qualified in MH-60 DAP ARSOA rotary wing aircraft.
+ Shall be a graduate of DoD course of instruction for Instructor Pilot or Maintenance Test Pilot.
+ Minimum flight hours:
+ Total Time 2500 hours on rotary wing aircraft
+ Minimum of 1500 hours as Pilot In Command (PIC).
+ Minimum of 100 hours Night Vision Goggle
+ Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
Scope: This position is to provide highly skilled MH-60 DAP fully mission qualified pilot to serve as the technical test coordinator of software flight testing on MH-60 DAP Army Special Operations Aviation (ARSOA) platforms. This position will support flight testing in the MH-60 DAP and facilitate test coordination and execution for software associated flight tests. Responsibilities include research, development, test, and evaluation duties for MH-60 DAP aircraft and aviation systems acquisition programs associated with the Army Special Operations Aviation Command (ARSOAC). Conducts developmental flight tests that require the application of in depth flying knowledge, operational experience, coupled with substantial knowledge of avionics systems and software acumen. Contractor applies a thorough knowledge of airworthiness requirements to unique and complex electronic equipment and internal/external sensor installations to the unit aircraft. Responsible for flying precise developmental flight test profiles day and night, under critical conditions of loading, speed, maneuvering, weather, and in close proximity to the ground or over water.
Responsibilities:
+ Interprets and refines user requirements and develop potential integration solutions.
+ Develops concise and accurate performance specifications and procurement documents.
+ Monitors cost, schedule and compliance with stated requirements.
+ Recommends to Government Cell Lead appropriate courses of action should technical problems arise, or user requirements change.
+ Perform developmental and user acceptance flight tests for hardware and software systems and subsystems.
+ The Contractor shall comply with all flight regulations, rules, and standards IAW latest version of DCMA INST 8210-1, AR 95-1, USASOC Sup 1 to AR 95-1, FM 3-04.11, 160th RTSOP, and applicable ARSOA series Aircrew Training Manual.
+ Perform routine clerical, administrative, and logistics tasks as required in support of the Systems Integration Management Office (SIMO).
Education and Experience:
+ Ability to obtain and/or maintain an Interim Secret or Secret security clearance.
+ Minimum of 15 years' experience with military rotary wing aircraft.
+ Minimum of 8 years' experience with current aircraft and aircraft related technical systems development, architecture and integration.
+ Minimum of 3 years' experience in development of systems design, systems applications, developmental and acceptance test including fielding and sustainment.
+ Shall be qualified in MH-60 DAP ARSOA rotary wing aircraft.
+ Shall be a graduate of DoD course of instruction for Instructor Pilot or Maintenance Test Pilot.
+ Minimum flight hours:
+ Total Time 2500 hours on rotary wing aircraft
+ Minimum of 1500 hours as Pilot In Command (PIC).
+ Minimum of 100 hours Night Vision Goggle
+ Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
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Test pilot job description example 2
Honeywell test pilot job description
The future is what you make it.
When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers, who make the things that make the future.
That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe, and even making it possible to breathe on Mars.
Working at Honeywell isn't just about developing cool things. That's why all our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.
Are you ready to help us make the future?
As a Honeywell Test Pilot, you will operate a very diverse fleet of highly technical flight-test aircraft including: (Turbojets): B757, G550, F900EX, ERJ170, (Turboprops): BE200, PC-12, (Pistons): BE36, PA46, SR22, (Rotorcraft): AW139.
Key Responsibilities
+ Perform Pilot-in-Command (PIC), duties in one or more assigned aircraft and safely conduct flight test, customer demonstration, and certification flights.
+ Maintain currency, proficiency, and technical expertise in multiple aircraft types.
+ Participate in the planning, coordination, and scheduling of tests to be performed on assigned test aircraft and coordinate with engineering teams, flight test engineers and aircraft maintenance personnel, to ensure that the aircraft is properly configured, to perform all test objectives.
+ Maintain the highest level of safety while developing, leading, and conducting flight test.
+ Design and supervise avionics and/or propulsion systems flight test, supervise technical staff, and ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations.
+ Evaluate combined aircraft and product technologies, through analysis, inspection, performance measures, and flight characteristics.
+ Create, review, and implement strategies and plans, to achieve departmental goals and ensure world-class flight testing and customer support.
Must Have
+ Bachelor's Degree
+ FAA Class I Medical Certificate
+ Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (fixed-wing and/or rotorcraft)
+ Multi-Engine Land (AMEL), with appropriate Type Rating(s)
+ Minimum of 2,500 hours total time, 1,000 hours (turbine), 500 hours PIC (turbine time)
+ Flight Test experience
What We Value
+ Comprehensive knowledge of flight test techniques and test procedures, in a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods, for the planning, evaluation, and assessment of operational tests for complex test objectives.
+ Comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated ability to operate and maintain qualification in each assigned aircraft.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers, who make the things that make the future.
That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe, and even making it possible to breathe on Mars.
Working at Honeywell isn't just about developing cool things. That's why all our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.
Are you ready to help us make the future?
As a Honeywell Test Pilot, you will operate a very diverse fleet of highly technical flight-test aircraft including: (Turbojets): B757, G550, F900EX, ERJ170, (Turboprops): BE200, PC-12, (Pistons): BE36, PA46, SR22, (Rotorcraft): AW139.
Key Responsibilities
+ Perform Pilot-in-Command (PIC), duties in one or more assigned aircraft and safely conduct flight test, customer demonstration, and certification flights.
+ Maintain currency, proficiency, and technical expertise in multiple aircraft types.
+ Participate in the planning, coordination, and scheduling of tests to be performed on assigned test aircraft and coordinate with engineering teams, flight test engineers and aircraft maintenance personnel, to ensure that the aircraft is properly configured, to perform all test objectives.
+ Maintain the highest level of safety while developing, leading, and conducting flight test.
+ Design and supervise avionics and/or propulsion systems flight test, supervise technical staff, and ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations.
+ Evaluate combined aircraft and product technologies, through analysis, inspection, performance measures, and flight characteristics.
+ Create, review, and implement strategies and plans, to achieve departmental goals and ensure world-class flight testing and customer support.
Must Have
+ Bachelor's Degree
+ FAA Class I Medical Certificate
+ Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (fixed-wing and/or rotorcraft)
+ Multi-Engine Land (AMEL), with appropriate Type Rating(s)
+ Minimum of 2,500 hours total time, 1,000 hours (turbine), 500 hours PIC (turbine time)
+ Flight Test experience
What We Value
+ Comprehensive knowledge of flight test techniques and test procedures, in a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods, for the planning, evaluation, and assessment of operational tests for complex test objectives.
+ Comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated ability to operate and maintain qualification in each assigned aircraft.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
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Test pilot job description example 3
KBR test pilot job description
Title:
MH-60R Developmental Test Pilot
Requirements/Qualifications
In compliance with the U.S. federal government's vaccine mandate, only candidates who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a reasonable accommodation or approved medical exception will be considered for this position.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
MH-60R Developmental Test Pilot
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Joining KBR you will be a part of the world's largest independent flight test organization supporting both US Government and Commercial Agencies, joining a highly talented and experienced KBR aircrew services team that has provided over 40 continuous years of Aircrew project support at Patuxent River. As a long-term incumbent and leader in flight test, the selected applicant will work within the NAVAIR test community composed of government, military, contractor and industry personnel while supporting flight test.
Position Description/Job Responsibilities
- This position supports HX-21 Developmental Test and Evaluation at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), NAS Patuxent River, MD
- The applicant must be able to perform the duties of an MH-60R developmental test pilot and project officer and post maintenance check pilot
- The selected candidate will support a wide range of NAWCAD test and evaluation requirements to include; test planning meetings, test plan development, event planning, test procedure and card development, flight briefings, test execution, post event support, test reporting, and deficiency reporting
Requirements/Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technical Degree
- A rotary wing pilot graduate of a full-length course of instruction from a recognized test pilot school (e.g., the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School, Empire Test Pilot School, EPNER Test Pilot School, etc.) required
- Minimum Ten (10) years of experience
- Two (2) years of rotary wing RDT&E flight experience is required. Five (5) years of rotary wing RDT&E flight experience is preferred.
- Previous or current MH-60R/S aircraft qualification is required.
- Minimum of 1,500 hours in rotary wing aircraft is required. 1,000 hours in MH-60R/S aircraft is highly desired.
- Current aircraft qualification and recent experience with rotary wing T&E techniques, concepts, principles, and practices preferred
- Candidate must be able to pass the physical and training qualification requirements to provide contract aircrew support, including completion of Navy water survival and aviation physiology training, as well as annual FAA Class II flight physical
- Travel, sometimes extensive, will be required to support this position
- Secret Clearance required; ability to obtain a Top-Secret Security clearance preferred
- Applicant selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
In compliance with the U.S. federal government's vaccine mandate, only candidates who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a reasonable accommodation or approved medical exception will be considered for this position.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024