Flight Test Operations Lead

Honda Aircraft Company; Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point (NC, NC, NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Honda Aircraft Company is seeking a qualified aviation specialist to ensure airworthy, mission-ready status for experimental aircraft supporting development and certification goals.

You will coordinate configuration, maintenance, modifications, and test scheduling, working with engineering, instrumentation, manufacturing, and quality teams to enable safe, efficient flight test operations. Strong documentation and FAA regulatory knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in aviation maintenance technology, aviation management, aeronautics, engineering technology preferred; FAA Dispatch License, A&P License, and/or Pilot License desired.
• Minimum 5 years aviation experience.
• Experience researching, writing, and editing technical documentation for engineering, aviation, and certification; knowledge of FAA regulations and guidance.
• Experience with aircraft modification planning and execution; proficiency with MS Office, SAP, TeamCenter.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering instructions and drawings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong organization, interpersonal skills, adaptability and detail orientation.
• Flexibility to work any shift and travel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure aircraft readiness, configuration management, and flight test support.
• Coordinate development and certification flight activities, including pre-flight readiness and aircraft release for test missions.
• Plan maintenance, inspections, and status management for test aircraft; author work orders and support squawk resolution.
• Coordinate hardware, software, and instrumentation modifications with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain ground, flight, maintenance, and modification schedules; review engineering releases for impacts.
• Coordinate off-site test campaigns and resource logistics; track actions to closure.
• Participate in Safety Management System activities and adhere to FAA regulations and company policies.

Skills

Communication

Reading drawings

Documentation

Organization

Travel flexibility

MS Office

SAP

TeamCenter

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in aviation related field

Tools

MS Office

SAP

TeamCenter

Job description

Honda Aircraft Company is seeking a qualified aviation specialist to ensure airworthy, mission-ready status for experimental aircraft supporting development and certification goals.

You will coordinate configuration, maintenance, modifications, and test scheduling, working with engineering, instrumentation, manufacturing, and quality teams to enable safe, efficient flight test operations. Strong documentation and FAA regulatory knowledge are essential.