Research Pilot & Aviation Safety Officer

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 100.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration in Houston seeks a Research Pilot/Aviation Safety Officer to pilot aircraft used in research, development, flight training, and test programs. You will assume Aviation Safety Officer and Deputy Chief roles, overseeing 26 aircraft and 60+ aircrew across five aircraft types.

You will lead safety investigations, participate in Readiness Reviews, and communicate safety issues to leadership and other agencies, ensuring safe flight operations and

Qualifikationen

• Experience in aviation safety management and flight operations.
• Flight hours requirements including PIC/co-pilot time and instrument rating.
• Coordination with safety reviews and incident investigations.

Aufgaben

• Pilot aircraft used in research, development, flight training, and test programs.
• Serve as Aviation Safety Officer and Deputy Chief, Aviation Safety Office.
• Supervise safe flight operations and maintenance of 26 aircraft across 5 types.
• Participate in safety reviews such as TRRs, FRRs, and ORRs for modifications.
• Lead safety investigations and report hazards, mishaps, and corrective actions.
• Brief aircrew monthly on safety concerns and mitigation strategies.

Kenntnisse

Aviation safety management

Flight operations leadership

Crew/resource management

Safety investigations

Communications with diverse agencies

Ausbildung

FAA commercial pilot license with instrument rating

Flight instructor certification (military/armed services)

Jobbeschreibung

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration in Houston seeks a Research Pilot/Aviation Safety Officer to pilot aircraft used in research, development, flight training, and test programs. You will assume Aviation Safety Officer and Deputy Chief roles, overseeing 26 aircraft and 60+ aircrew across five aircraft types.

You will lead safety investigations, participate in Readiness Reviews, and communicate safety issues to leadership and other agencies, ensuring safe flight operations and