Specialist Engineer - Flight Test Pilot
Piper Aircraft, Inc.
Test Pilot Job in Vero Beach, FL
Essential Duties And Responsibilities:· Act as pilot-in-command for Piper experimental test operations aircraft during the conduct of flight test activities related to the development and certification of Piper products· Coordinate project-specific flight and ground crew logistics including pre-flight briefings, post-flight briefings, duty day restrictions, travel, transportation, and, especially, test hazard mitigation requirements· Create, revise, review, and approve technical and compliance documents subject to the Piper ODA· Participate in the Piper safety management system, including serving as the Flight Test Safety Officer· Liaise with other departments as the Experimental Flight Test subject matter expert· Mentor less experienced flight test pilots· Complete required initial and recurrent safety training Qualifications:· Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field· 15 years of flight test experience with a minimum of 5 years as a flight test pilot· Commercial Pilot’s License with Multi-engine and Instrument ratings· Familiarity with 14CFR Part 23 regulations and associated guidance material Preferred Education and Experience· Test Pilot School Graduate· Graduate degree in engineering or related field· Consulting DER Appointment (Test Pilot and/or Flight Analyst)· Experience as an ODA Unit Member (Test Pilot and/or Flight Analyst) Piper Aircraft Health Plan Overview: Core Health Benefits:· Medical· Dental · VisionPiper Provided Benefits (Basic):· Basic Life· Accidental Death & Dismemberment· Short-Term Disability (STD)· Long-Term Disability (LTD)· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Voluntary Benefits:· Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & DCA)· Supplemental Life Insurance· Long-Term Disability (LTD Buy- Up) Trustmark Voluntary Plans:· Accident Plan· Critical Illness· Universal Life (Whole Life Policy)· Hospital StayPay· Preferred Legal PlanPiper Aircraft Time Off:16 days of PTO (Paid Time Off)11 HolidaysIND2
$86k-138k yearly est.
29d ago