Maintenance Test Pilot (MTP)

GAL Global Aerospace Logistics; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

GAL Global Aerospace Logistics seeks a Maintenance Test Pilot (MTP) in Abu Dhabi to support maintenance planning and conduct maintenance test flights, acceptance flights, and operational checks as required by customer contracts.

Reports to the Maintenance Examiner and Manager, coordinating with Production Control for scheduling, and ensuring compliance with GCAA/FAA/EASA regulations, TAMMS, and company standards. Travel may be required to fulfill mission requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in aviation maintenance and flight operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all aircraft inspection procedures, maintenance practices, standards, and records comply with GCAA, FAA, EASA, TAMMS and company regulations.
• Perform maintenance test flights, acceptance flights, maintenance operational checks, aircraft recovery and support missions as required by customer requirements.
• Obtain briefing information on flight test purpose, weather, procedures and instructions; prepare flight plans considering altitude, terrain, weather, aircraft and crew capabilities.
• Ensure airworthiness by following regulations, manuals, airworthiness directives and maintenance best practices.
• Perform pre-flight inspections, check loading, equipment, crew, weight and balance, and fuel levels.
• Brief crew on safety, emergency procedures, and mission scope; execute test maneuvers and record results.
• Test normal and emergency functions of systems; coordinate flight phases with other aircraft; maintain flight records and report observations.
• Advise on aircraft system faults and actions required for mission completion in real time.
• Maintain proficiency and currency to the highest standard.
• Travel in/out of country as required by the customer.
• Fulfill duties of technical inspector and assist in troubleshooting and use of test equipment.
• Work flexible hours as required and perform other tasks as assigned by management.

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS

Maintenance Test Pilot (MTP)

Abu Dhabi
Published on 28/09/2026

Overview

Reports directly to the Maintenance Examiner, Maintenance Team Lead and Maintenance Manager to assist with: coordinating with Production Control for maintenance planning, schedules and unit (pilot and aircrew) support for maintenance operations when required.

1. 1. Must ensure that all aircraft inspection procedures, maintenance practices, standards, and records comply with all GCAA, FAA, EASA, Etc. TAMMS and the company's regulations.
2. 2. Performs as MTP on the concerned aircraft and serves as Pilot in command (PIC/PC) in accomplishing Maintenance Test Flights, Acceptance Flights, Maintenance Operational Checks, Aircraft Recovery and support missions as prescribed by customer requirements.
3. 3. Obtains briefing information on purpose of flight test, weather, operation procedures, intelligence, and special instructions. Prepare flight plans considering such factors as altitude, terrain, weather, aircraft, crew capabilities, threats, operational / training requirements and flight procedures.
4. 4. Ensuring that all the concerned aircraft are being maintained to airworthiness standards prescribed by applicable regulations, technical manuals, airworthiness directives, and good maintenance practices.
5. 5. Ensures the aircraft is pre-flight inspected, loaded, equipped, and manned for mission. Inspect engines, fuselage, and control surfaces for mechanical and structural soundness. Inspect and test mission equipment for proper operation. Ensures that weight and balance is valid, fuel supply is adequate, plus survival and rescue equipment is properly stowed.
6. 6. Brief all crew members and non-crew members on safety, emergency procedures, and scope of mission. PIC and crew to accomplish assigned mission. Perform prescribed test maneuvers, instrument readings, record results and test specifications as prescribed by the contract or customer requirements.
7. 7. Test both normal and emergency functions of standard and special systems. Coordinate and direct flight phases of test or support missions with other aircraft. Maintain flight records and report observations made during mission. Conduct and supervise training of crew members. Instruct local national crew members in the operation and techniques of maintenance test flying. Orient and brief crew members and non-crew members on duties, responsibilities, flight operation, and mission profile.
8. 8. Advise on aircraft system faults/failures and subsequent required action for mission completion in real time.
9. 9. Maintain proficiency and currency requirements to the highest standard.
10. 10. Travel in/out of country on demand as requested by the customer.
11. 11. Must be able to perform limited duties of technical inspector, inspecting maintenance, and modification actions on assigned aircraft.
12. 12. Assist as needed, in troubleshooting and use of test equipment. Assist as needed with logistical issues to identify needed components or test equipment.
13. 13. Must be able to work flexible hours as deemed necessary by the Maintenance Examiner, Operations Manager, Production Control Manager, Maintenance Team Lead and/or Maintenance Manager.
14. 14. Perform other related tasks as assigned by your Line Manager.