Production Test Pilot – Flight Operations Lead

Gulfstream Aerospace; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace in St. Louis is seeking a Production Test Pilot to conduct flight test evaluations of production aircraft, engines, avionics, and related systems to ensure compliance with design and performance specifications.

Under the direction of the Chief Production Test Pilot, you will operate Gulfstream aircraft domestically and internationally, participate in customer support, demonstrations, and production testing, while maintaining a valid FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate and an

Qualifications

• 5 years flight experience as a professional pilot in aviation industry.
• 1500 hours total flight time, or 1000 hours Pilot-in-Command of turbine powered aircraft.
• Gulfstream GVII & GVIII experience preferred; CFI and Functional Test Pilot experience preferred.
• ATPL required upon hire; Gulfstream type rating preferred upon hire.
• Must maintain FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Operate Gulfstream aircraft domestically and internationally (when qualified) in support of Airborne Customer Support, corporate transportation, customer accommodation, demonstration, Gulfstream maintenance, production test, and other functions as assigned.
• Possess a broad knowledge and understanding of flight operations.
• Communicate with Gulfstream personnel to facilitate effective support of Gulfstream and our Customers.
• Coordinate assessment and repair of aircraft issues with Corporate Maintenance, Production/Completion, and Technical Operations as needed.
• Proactively assist Gulfstream Dispatch with planning and coordination of flight activity.
• Manage the safe and efficient conduct of all assigned flight activities.
• Strive to be a positive brand ambassador for Gulfstream and General Dynamics.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Skills

Flight operations knowledge

Leadership in aviation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

ATPL

FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate

Gulfstream type rating preferred

Job description

Gulfstream Aerospace in St. Louis is seeking a Production Test Pilot to conduct flight test evaluations of production aircraft, engines, avionics, and related systems to ensure compliance with design and performance specifications.

Under the direction of the Chief Production Test Pilot, you will operate Gulfstream aircraft domestically and internationally, participate in customer support, demonstrations, and production testing, while maintaining a valid FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate and an