Production Flight Test & Acceptance Pilot (Gulfstream)

Pilot Assessments; Savannah, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream seeks an experienced flight test and certification pilot to conduct initial flight tests and acceptance flights for production aircraft, validating performance and handling qualities in Savannah, GA. You will represent Gulfstream during FAA Certificate of Airworthiness checks and work with engineering to resolve discrepancies.

Responsibilities include post-outfitting test flights, evaluating airframes, engines and avionics, and delivering customer training on new systems and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum seven (7) years of flight experience.
• Current FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) / Airline Transport Pilot - Multicrew Pilot License (ATPL).
• Ability to obtain and maintain FAA First-Class Medical Certificate.
• Fluent in English (read, write, speak).

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial flight tests and acceptance flights for production aircraft, validating performance and handling qualities.
• Represent Gulfstream during FAA Certificate of Airworthiness flight checks.
• Perform post-outfitting, certification-modification, and Service Center maintenance test flights.
• Deliver customer and crew training on new aircraft, installed systems, and upgrades.

Skills

Flight testing

Airworthiness standards

Discrepancy resolution

Training delivery

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

FAA ATP/ATPL certificate

Tools

Gulfstream GVI/GVII/GVIII

Job description

What you’ll do

• Conduct initial flight tests and acceptance flights for Gulfstream production aircraft, validating performance and handling qualities.
• Functionally evaluate airframes, engines, avionics, and related systems to confirm compliance with FAA Certificate of Airworthiness standards.
• Represent Gulfstream during FAA Certificate of Airworthiness flight checks.
• Perform post-outfitting, certification-modification, and Service Center maintenance test flights on customer aircraft.
• Evaluate used aircraft offered for sale or trade for airworthiness and compliance with current production functional standards.
• Debrief engineering and manufacturing teams on ground and flight discrepancies; provide technical input to resolve issues.
• Deliver customer and crew training—both ground and flight—on new aircraft, installed systems, and new or upgraded appliances.
• Support Sales & Marketing with technology briefings (ITF) and local sales‑demonstration flights.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of production and customer operations.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum seven (7) years of flight experience.
• Current or attainable FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP/ATPL) certificate.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an FAA First‑Class (Class 1) Medical Certificate.
• Fluent in English (read, write, speak, and understand).

Preferred experience

• Previous flight‑test or maintenance‑test‑pilot experience.
• Gulfstream experience with GVI, GVII, and/or GVIII (type ratings a plus).
• Certified Flight Instructor (CFI).
• Functional test‑pilot experience across airframe, engine, avionics, and integrated systems.

How you’ll make an impact

• Ensure every aircraft delivered meets design intent and rigorous FAA airworthiness standards.
• Partner with engineering and manufacturing to rapidly identify, communicate, and resolve discrepancies.
• Elevate customer confidence through professional training, technical briefings, and safe, precise demonstration flying.