Lead Flight Test Engineer – Urban Air Mobility

Executive Recruiting Group

San Luis Obispo (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Executive Recruiting Group is seeking a Flight Test Team Lead in San Luis Obispo, California. This role requires leadership in flight test engineering and operations for developing advanced air mobility vehicles. The successful candidate will manage a team, coordinate testing activities, and ensure compliance with FAA regulations.

Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in flight test engineering, a Bachelor's degree, and ideally possess a pilot license. The position is full-time, on-site, and focuses on enhancing the Urban Air Mobility project.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years flight test experience in aircraft development projects.
  • Hands-on flight test engineering or flight test pilot experience.
  • Knowledge of aircraft performance and engineering principles.

Responsibilities

  • Manage flight test team members, pilots, and engineers.
  • Coordinate communication and efforts for testing activities.
  • Ensure adequate training for the test team on operations.

Skills

Flight test engineering
Aircraft development experience
Leadership in flight test programs
Collaboration and communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Test documentation tools
FAA certification knowledge

Job description

Executive Recruiting Group is seeking a Flight Test Team Lead in San Luis Obispo, California. This role requires leadership in flight test engineering and operations for developing advanced air mobility vehicles. The successful candidate will manage a team, coordinate testing activities, and ensure compliance with FAA regulations.

Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in flight test engineering, a Bachelor's degree, and ideally possess a pilot license. The position is full-time, on-site, and focuses on enhancing the Urban Air Mobility project.

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