Production Flight Test Leader — Strategy & Excellence

Cirrus; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 157,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Cirrus is seeking a Senior Manager, Production Flight Test to lead the flight test organization in producing aircraft safely and efficiently. You will set strategic direction, oversee flight test plans, and ensure regulatory compliance while guiding flight test managers, pilots, and technicians.

The role requires 10+ years in flight testing or related leadership, with a strong track record in continuous improvement and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years in flight testing or related leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of flight test principles, regulations, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic vision for production flight test organization.
• Define KPIs and targets for flight-testing operations.
• Lead continuous improvement and mentor flight test managers, pilots, and technicians.
• Ensure flight test plans comply with regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to integrate flight test activities into production.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Cirrus is seeking a Senior Manager, Production Flight Test to lead the flight test organization in producing aircraft safely and efficiently. You will set strategic direction, oversee flight test plans, and ensure regulatory compliance while guiding flight test managers, pilots, and technicians.

The role requires 10+ years in flight testing or related leadership, with a strong track record in continuous improvement and stakeholder management.