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Production Test Pilot

Gulfstream

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Savannah, GA
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

FAA ATP/ATPL License Or Ability To Attain

Job overview

The Production Test Pilot conducts flight-test evaluations and acceptance testing of Gulfstream production aircraft, assessing airframes, engines, avionics, and related systems against design specifications and airworthiness standards. The role also performs customer and used-aircraft evaluation flights, provides pilot training and flight instruction, and supports sales demonstrations. A bachelor's degree in engineering or a technically related field, or equivalent education and experience, is required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Flight TestingAircraft Acceptance TestingAircraft Airworthiness EvaluationPilot TrainingFlight InstructionFlight Test ExperienceMaintenance Test PilotingEnglish

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering or Related Field or Equivalent7 Years Flight ExperienceFAA ATP/ATPL License or Ability to AttainFAA Flight Instructor Certificate

Full job description

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Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or technically related field required or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 7 years flight experience. Previous experience with Gulfstream aircraft desired but not required..

Position Purpose:

Under the direction of the Chief Production Test Pilot and/or Senior Production Test Pilot, conduct flight test evaluations of production aircraft, engines, avionics systems, and other related systems to assure that aircraft is in accordance with existing design and performance specifications

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

  • Conduct initial flight test of Gulfstream aircraft and perform acceptance testing of production aircraft to functionally evaluate the airframe, engines and avionics to assure that the aircraft meets FAA Certificate of Airworthiness standards. Debrief engineering and manufacturing personnel on ground and flight discrepancies and provide technical assistance to aid in resolving discrepancies and problems.

  • Represent Gulfstream on FAA Certificate of Airworthiness flight checks.

  • Conduct test flights of customer aircraft following initial outfitting of new aircraft, modification of current aircraft to the next level of certification, and post Service Center maintenance.

  • Conduct evaluation flights of used aircraft being sold and/or traded in to ascertain airworthiness and compliance with current functional standards for production aircraft.

  • Conduct customer pilot training flights as required. to support the needs of the customer.

  • Provide ground and flight instruction to company and customer flight crews on operations of new aircraft products, new installed systems, and new or upgraded appliances. .

Additional Functions:

  • Support Sales and Marketing by conducting technology briefs in the ITF and local sales demonstration flights. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

  • FAA Airline Transport Pilot license (ATP/ATPL) or ability to attain ATP/ATPL.

  • Previous experience in flight test or as a maintenance test pilot.

  • FAA Flight Instructor certificate (desired).

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

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