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Experimental Test Pilot

Skyryse
Location
Camarillo, CA
Posted
18 days ago
Department
Flight Operations
Salary
$175,000 - $250,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 1,000+ hours of Pilot in Command flight time in Rotorcraft
  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering or other engineering discipline
  • FAA Class II Medical
  • Team player with excellent communication skills
Nice to have
  • Graduate of Navy Test Pilot School, Empire Test Pilot School, or equivalent high-level formal course, or possess 5+ years of direct flight-test experience
  • Three years of test pilot experience on developmental flight test programs
  • Rotorcraft-Helicopter commercial pilot license
What the job really is

As an Experimental Test Pilot at Skyryse, you will conduct experimental flight tests in rotorcraft helicopters, collaborating closely with Flight Test Engineers to develop test strategies and documentation that meet FAA standards. Your role will involve maintaining flight manuals and participating in safety reviews, all while ensuring proficiency across various aircraft platforms to support evolving test campaigns.

Benefits
  • $175,000 - $250,000 salary
  • Valuable stock option plan
  • Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
  • 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually
Things to weigh
  • No specific details on the types of rotorcraft to be tested
  • The role requires a significant amount of flight time, which may not be accessible to all candidates
  • The salary range is broad and dependent on various factors, which may lead to uncertainty in final compensation
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