Production Test Pilot

Honda Aircraft Company; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Production Test Pilot to conduct initial flight tests and ensure aircraft meet FAA standards. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of engineering or relevant aviation experience. Responsibilities include performing acceptance testing and providing technical support to the engineering team. This full-time position requires effective communication skills and a comprehensive understanding of FAA regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years engineering experience or Airframe/Powerplant experience required.
• 1000 hours PIC total time.
• 500 hours turbine aircraft time.
• 250 hours PIC turbine aircraft time required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial flight test of production aircraft.
• Debriefs engineering and manufacturing personnel on discrepancies.
• Represents company on FAA flight checks.
• Conduct test flights prior to delivery.

Skills

Working knowledge of FAA regulations

Ability to communicate effectively

Previous experience in flight test

FAA Commercial multi-engine instrument rating

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

A&P License

Job description

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The Production Test Pilot is responsible for following an approved procedure to test the aircraft, engines, avionics systems, and other related systems to assure that the aircraft is in accordance with existing design and performance specifications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts initial flight test of Honda Aircraft Company production aircraft and perform acceptance testing to functionally evaluate the airframe, engines, avionics and other systems to assure that the aircraft meets FAA Certificate of Airworthiness standards.
• Debriefs engineering and manufacturing personnel on ground and flight discrepancies and provide technical assistance to aid in resolving discrepancies and problems.
• Represents Honda Aircraft Company on FAA Certificate of Airworthiness flight checks.
• Conducts test flights of customer aircraft following modification and post Service Center maintenance.
• Conducts customer acceptance flights prior to delivery.
• Conducts evaluation flights of used aircraft being sold and/or traded in to ascertain airworthiness and compliance with current functional standards for production aircraft.
• Helps maintain and develop production acceptance test procedures.

Education, Work Experience, Certification and/or Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technically related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• 5+ years engineering experience or Airframe/Powerplant experience required.
• 1000 hours PIC total time
• 500 hours turbine aircraft time
• 250 hours PIC turbine aircraft time required.
• First or Second class medical certificate required.
• A&P License – preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of FAA regulations.
• Previous experience in flight test or as a maintenance test pilot preferred.
• FAA Commercial multi-engine instrument rating.
• Ability to communicate effectively throughout all levels within an organization.

Physical Requirements

• Incumbents may be routinely exposed to equipment operational noise heat‑cold‑dust, and/or aircraft equipment, parts, or fuel odors.
• Incumbents may be required to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, climb ladders, move, reach, or stretch for prolonged time periods with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
• Work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal regulations, etc.).
• Read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
• Comprehend and adhere to management directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions.
• Effectively communicate in Business English language.
• Pull, push, carry, lift, or move items up to 10 lbs. throughout the work shift without assistance, as required by job duties.
• Pull, push, carry, lift or move materials/people/items/equipment weighing up to 50lbs or more during the work shift, with the use of Company provided “reach assistance technology” or “movement assist technology” (fork-lifts, pallet jacks, pulleys, dolly’s, robotics reach equipment, people movers etc.), as required by job duties.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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