Senior Flight Test Engineer

6 days ago

Vero Beach, Florida, United States Piper Aircraft, Inc. Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Flight Test Engineer to join our team at Piper Aircraft, Inc. This is a unique opportunity to work on the development and certification of our aircraft, utilizing your expertise in flight test engineering and your passion for innovation.

Key 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 test hazard mitigation requirements
  • Conduct research, development, and certification flight tests to ensure test aircraft comply with company requirements and/or applicable Civil and Federal Aviation Regulations (CAR and FAR)
  • Create, revise, review, and approve technical and compliance documents subject to the Piper ODA
  • Prepare Pilot Operating Handbooks (POH) and Flight Manuals
  • Support the Piper safety management system and participate in related activities
  • 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
  • Participate in general IPT project meetings as required during the development of a specific project
  • Support the IPT in the preparation of material for presentation at design and program reviews
Requirements
  • Requires a Bachelor's Degree in a Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering discipline, with continued advanced training in Flight Test Engineering
  • Years of flight test experience with a minimum of 5 years as an active flight test pilot with experience related to Stability and Control, Performance, Avionics, Mechanical Systems, and/or Powerplant Systems
  • FAA certificates/ratings (commercial pilot license, multi-engine and instrument ratings), and comprehensive knowledge of aircraft design, testing, and certification are necessary to perform the duties of this position
  • Familiarity with 14CFR Part 23 regulations and associated guidance material
Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong preference for candidates with documented CFR Part 23 or Part 25 experience as a DER or ODA UM
  • Experience as an ODA Unit Member (Test Pilot and/or Flight Analyst)
  • Consulting DER Appointment (Test Pilot and/or Flight Analyst)
  • Candidate must be able to qualify for ODA test pilot appointment within one year of employment with the Company
  • Test Pilot School Graduate
  • Graduate degree in engineering or related field preferred
Benefits

Piper Aircraft, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, long-term disability, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance, long-term disability buy-up, accident plan, critical illness, universal life, hospital staypay, and preferred legal plan.

Piper Aircraft, Inc. also offers 16 days of PTO (paid time off) and 11 holidays.

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