Test Pilots Calspan US

Niagara Falls, NY

Published 30+ days ago — This position has been filled.

Calspan is looking for a motivated Test Pilot to join their team. This position is located at their Flight Operations headquarters in Niagara Falls, NY. Primary duty includes safely and efficiently providing flight test and training in various Calspan experimental aircraft. Additional duties include flying and evaluating new or modified aircraft for research and development (R&D) and reporting on results and performance. Responsible for all aspects of flight test and operations including test and safety planning, execution and reporting.

Required skills

  • Languages: English
  • FAA CPL;
  • FAA Class 2 flight crew medical certificate;
  • Must meet eligibility requirements for a Secret Security Clearance;
  • Graduate of a military test pilot school, or five (5) years’ experience as an engineering research pilot or experimental test pilot with a military government agency or aircraft contractor, required;
  • Military trained pilot with jet or turboprop aircraft operational experience or equivalent training with 2,000 hours of pilot time, 1,000 hours in jet or turboprop aircraft.

Desired skills

  • Experience with project management, flight testing and evaluations of aircraft stability and control, flying/handling qualities, flight control systems or other airborne systems;
  • Flight test instructor experience; at least one year teaching academic theory and airborne test techniques strongly desired;
  • Previous experience (one year) with the training programs at a military test pilot school desired.
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