Production Flight Test Pilot – Aircraft Certification

General Dynamics Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah, GA seeks an experienced flight test professional to conduct evaluations of production aircraft, engines, and avionics to ensure adherence to FAA certificates and performance specifications.

Under the direction of the Chief Production Test Pilot, you will conduct initial flight tests, support customer aircraft outfitting and modifications, and provide flight instruction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or technically related field required.
• 7 years flight experience required.
• Previous Gulfstream experience desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial flight test of Gulfstream aircraft and perform acceptance testing of production aircraft to evaluate airframe, engines and avionics for FAA Certificate of Airworthiness.
• Represent Gulfstream on FAA Certificate of Airworthiness flight checks.
• Conduct test flights of customer aircraft after outfitting, modifications, or post-service maintenance.
• Evaluate used aircraft for airworthiness and compliance with production standards.
• Provide ground and flight instruction to company and customer flight crews on new products and systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CFI experience

Functional test pilot

Flight test experience

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah, GA seeks an experienced flight test professional to conduct evaluations of production aircraft, engines, and avionics to ensure adherence to FAA certificates and performance specifications.

Under the direction of the Chief Production Test Pilot, you will conduct initial flight tests, support customer aircraft outfitting and modifications, and provide flight instruction.