Flight Test Lead - Aircraft Ops

Federal Aviation Administration (DOT); Des Plaines (IL); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

No relocation reimbursement

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) seeks a Supervisory Aircraft Pilot (Flight Test) Section Manager in Des Plaines, IL. The incumbent directly supervises multiple employees and organizational units, ensuring the work supports AIR and AVS objectives.

The role requires piloting expertise, flight testing of developmental systems, and staff planning to align resources with AIR priorities, develop personnel, and promote a culture of engagement, collaboration, and accountability.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience includes piloting or co-piloting aircraft for FAA programs and flight testing of developmental aircraft or components.
• Experience with planning, analyzing, or administering agency aviation programs requiring pilot knowledge and skills.
• Minimum eligibility requires FAA pilot certificates and flight-hour qualifications as described in the vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the section and ensure alignment of resources with AIR objectives.
• Develop section personnel and resources to meet future needs.
• Foster engagement, risk-based decision-making, collaboration, communication, and accountability within the section.
• Oversee program and data systems, including metrics dashboards for branch performance.

Skills

Piloting

Flight Test

Team supervision

Policy compliance

Job description

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) seeks a Supervisory Aircraft Pilot (Flight Test) Section Manager in Des Plaines, IL. The incumbent directly supervises multiple employees and organizational units, ensuring the work supports AIR and AVS objectives.

The role requires piloting expertise, flight testing of developmental systems, and staff planning to align resources with AIR priorities, develop personnel, and promote a culture of engagement, collaboration, and accountability.