Lead Aviation Test Specialist

2 weeks ago

Irvine, California, United States eVTOL Insights Full time

Lead Aviation Test Specialist

at eVTOL Insights

eVTOL Insights is pioneering the development of innovative aerial mobility solutions that aim to enhance urban living. We are focused on creating a revolutionary electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft designed to meet the transportation demands of modern cities. Our vision is to enable a smooth intermodal travel experience that ensures safe passage to various destinations. We integrate advancements in autonomy, robotics, aviation, and service design to establish a new standard of mobility for communities worldwide. Our ethos is rooted in collaborative creativity, striving to improve the mobility experience for all individuals, whether for professional or recreational purposes.

Key Responsibilities:

The Lead Aviation Test Specialist will play a crucial role in the design, development, and certification processes of our aircraft and ground control systems. This position will collaborate closely with fellow Test Pilots, Flight Test Engineers, systems engineers, and certification teams to validate and verify aircraft designs. As a vital contributor to the flight test risk management strategy, the role will guide our test certification initiatives, identify relevant industry standards, and prepare the team for testing that demonstrates compliance.

Core Duties Include:

  • Establishing and leading the test pilot department and its personnel.
  • Overseeing the training and proficiency of test pilots.
  • Providing expert test pilot insights for assigned programs and R&D efforts to address man-machine interface requirements for new aircraft designs.
  • Conducting initial flights on prototypes of new air vehicles.
  • Planning, developing, and executing flight tests on eVTOL Insights aircraft to ensure airworthiness and performance validation.
  • Collaborating closely with the Flight Test Manager and Chief Safety Officer to guarantee safe and effective ground and flight test operations.
  • Engaging with FAA test pilots and other aviation authority crews.
  • Developing standards and protocols while ensuring that lessons learned are effectively communicated across teams.
  • Guiding engineers on design specifications, simulator operations, test planning, test card creation, flight test methodologies, reporting, and proposal drafting.
  • Managing the processes related to the test vehicle pilot handbook.
  • Performing additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

To excel in this role, candidates should possess:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
  • A minimum of 15 years of flight test experience as a test pilot, demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility (an equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience may be considered).
  • Graduation from a recognized Test Pilot School or equivalent experience.
  • FAA Commercial Pilot or ATP certificate (Fixed or Rotary Wing).
  • Instructor pilot certification and relevant experience.
  • Ability to obtain the necessary FAA medical certification.
  • Both Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing pilot certificates.
  • A minimum of 2500 flight hours.
  • Experience in testing programs aimed at FAA/TCCA/EASA Certification.
  • Familiarity with Type Certification processes for fixed/rotary-wing aircraft.
  • A strong understanding of civil certification requirements from initial development through to Entry into Service activities.
  • Experience as a DER and/or ODA (or equivalent from other National Aviation Authorities).
  • Expertise in developing manuals for aircraft certification.
  • Experience in human-to-vehicle interface design, testing, and evaluation.

Additional Contributions:

Preferred qualifications include:

  • A Master’s degree.
  • Flight test experience with autonomous aircraft and electric propulsion systems.
  • Experience conducting first flights of new or significantly modified aircraft.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other employment benefits. Please reach out to us for accommodation requests.

This position may involve access to specific technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export control laws. Employment is contingent upon the receipt of necessary licenses or authorizations and compliance with all conditions and limitations associated with such licenses or authorizations.

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