Production Pilot – PC-12/PC-24 Flight Tests (PIC)

Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd. in Broomfield, CO, invites experienced pilots to join the Flights Operations team as Production Pilot. You will conduct PC-12 and PC-24 production check flights, perform mission flights, and support engineering, customer service, and sales with flight expertise.

The role requires extensive turbine/jet flight time, type ratings, and international travel. A strong leadership mindset and the ability to work with limited supervision are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Single and Multi-Engine Land ratings.
• CFII and MEI certifications; no centerline thrust restriction preferred.
• Minimum 4,000 hours total flight time and 2,500 hours PIC.
• Minimum 2,000 hours combined turbine/jet flight time, incl. 1,000 hours jet PIC.
• Jet type rating or military equivalent.
• Military or airline flight experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work efficiently without direct supervision.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Experience in international flight operations preferred.
• Experience in formation flying preferred.
• FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
• Current and valid passport.
• Ability to travel internationally without restrictions on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and represent the company professionally at all times.
• Serve as single-pilot PIC for PC-12 and PC-24 production check flights.
• Perform government and special mission experimental flight tests and demonstrations.
• Conduct domestic and international production, demonstration, marketing, ferry, customer support, AOG response, and transportation flights.
• Coordinate flight activities with dispatch, maintenance, ground support teams, and other Pilatus departments.
• Collect, document, and communicate operational flight data for safety and product improvement.
• Ensure flight operations comply with policies, SMS, FAA regulations, and applicable rules.
• Maintain flight logs, expenses, maintenance documentation, and records.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Single and Multi-Engine Land ratings

CFII and MEI certifications

FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate

Current and valid passport

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd. in Broomfield, CO, invites experienced pilots to join the Flights Operations team as Production Pilot. You will conduct PC-12 and PC-24 production check flights, perform mission flights, and support engineering, customer service, and sales with flight expertise.

The role requires extensive turbine/jet flight time, type ratings, and international travel. A strong leadership mindset and the ability to work with limited supervision are essential.