Chief Flight Test Leader – eVTOL Aircraft Development

Aviation JobSearch Europa; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 881,000 - 955,000; Full time

Job summary

Volantes Technical Recruitment Ltd has an exciting opportunity in Dubai for a Senior Head of Flight Test to lead the Flight Test Organisation on an ambitious eVTOL programme. You will oversee prototype development, experimental flight testing, and certification campaigns to shape the next generation of urban air mobility.

As Head of Flight Test, you will manage a team of flight test pilots and engineers, develop testing strategies, ensure safety and regulatory compliance with EASA/GCAA, and work

Qualifications

• 12+ years in flight test or equivalent military establishment
• Strong rotorcraft/eVTOL flight testing background
• Formal rotary-wing flight test training from a recognized school

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the Flight Test Organisation (FTO) and FTOM
• Develop and execute flight test strategies and certification campaigns
• Oversee experimental flight testing, envelope expansion and performance evaluation
• Lead flight test pilots, engineers and supporting teams
• Manage flight test risk assessments and approvals
• Work with engineering, airworthiness and certification teams for regulatory compliance
• Liaise with aviation authorities (GCAA, EASA)
• Initially support Chief Test Pilot and Chief Flight Test Engineer functions

Skills

Flight Test Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Project Management

Rotary-wing / eVTOL knowledge

Liaison with authorities

Education

Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering degree

Job description

Volantes Technical Recruitment Ltd has an exciting opportunity in Dubai for a Senior Head of Flight Test to lead the Flight Test Organisation on an ambitious eVTOL programme. You will oversee prototype development, experimental flight testing, and certification campaigns to shape the next generation of urban air mobility.

As Head of Flight Test, you will manage a team of flight test pilots and engineers, develop testing strategies, ensure safety and regulatory compliance with EASA/GCAA, and work