Rotorcraft Flight Test Pilot — Experimental Lead

Garmin Ltd.; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. is seeking a full-time Rotorcraft Flight Test Pilot in Salem, OR. The role involves executing flight tests, developing test plans, and ensuring compliance with certification processes. Candidates need at least 1,500 flight hours in rotorcraft, a relevant engineering degree, and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities include acting as Pilot in Command, managing flight test data, and contributing to flight manuals. This position is part of Garmin's benefits program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering field with 1 year of experience.
• Commercial Pilot Certificate (Rotorcraft required).
• Minimum 1,500 hours total flight time required.

Responsibilities

• Acts as Pilot in Command for experimental aircraft during flight tests.
• Drafts ground and flight test plans and reports.
• Operates data collection systems and processes flight test data.

Skills

Flight test techniques

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Certification processes understanding

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Data collection systems

Job description

Garmin Ltd. is seeking a full-time Rotorcraft Flight Test Pilot in Salem, OR. The role involves executing flight tests, developing test plans, and ensuring compliance with certification processes. Candidates need at least 1,500 flight hours in rotorcraft, a relevant engineering degree, and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities include acting as Pilot in Command, managing flight test data, and contributing to flight manuals. This position is part of Garmin's benefits program.