Aviation is a global industry which is undergoing a profound transformation driven by technological advances, heightened international competition and digitalisation as well as the demands and opportunities of environmental protection needs.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is a dedicated, specialised agency created to deliver the EU’s ambition of ensuring that European citizens enjoy the highest common level of aviation safety and environmental protection. EASA has specific regulatory responsibilities and executive tasks in the area of aviation safety and delivers certification services to the aviation industry.
Flight Test Pilots work within the EASA Certification Directorate, which is responsible for initial airworthiness certification and continuing airworthiness oversight of aircraft, as well as for the approval of their Operational Suitability Data (OSD). Their Flight Test Pilots are trained and qualified to fly newly designed or significantly modified aircraft. They work in teams with other experts (e.g. Test Engineers, Human Factors/ Systems/ Mechanics Experts) and gather data during flight activity with the intent to confirm and establish the aircraft performance, its handling qualities characteristics, its systems usability and their integration.
They are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and non-discrimination. To further enhance the diversity of its workforce, the Agency particularly encourages applications from female candidates.
Required skills
- A minimum of 10 years in flight of which at least 4 years shall be acquired in flight test on fixed-wing
OR rotary-wing aircraft;
- Flight test pilot certificate or diploma from a professional flight test training institution (e.g. EPNER/CEV,
ETPS, Edwards, Patuxent River), and/or extensive professional experience of flying as handling pilot
during certification flight testing;
- Valid Commercial Pilot Licence (or higher) and valid Instrument Rating and Category 1 Flight Test Rating
(fixed wing or rotorcraft);
- Extensive experience of certification processes related to flight aspects, gained in Industry or when
working for a National Aviation Authority or Military Flight Test Centre and adequate knowledge of
related regulations and requirements;
- Very good command of both written and spoken English.
Desired skills
- Experience as a Flight Test Pilot acquired in more than one environment, for example: working in the
industry or a Military Flight Test Centre and in a National Aviation Authority (NAA) or a European
Qualified Entity;
- Knowledge of regulations, requirements and related material in the field of avionics and Aircraft
Operations;
- Experience in human factors domain;
- Experience in delivering training;
- Experience gained in commercial air transport, general or corporate aviation
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