Rotorcraft Test Pilot - Flight Safety Innovator (Stock Options)

Skyryse; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock option plan

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Skyryse in Camarillo, CA is seeking an Experimental Test Pilot to bridge advanced engineering and real-world flight. You will execute rotorcraft flight tests, translate requirements into test strategies with engineers, and develop flight manuals and procedures for safe, efficient programs.

Ideal candidates hold 1,000+ PIC rotorcraft hours, a engineering degree, FAA Class II Medical, and strong communication. This full-time role offers growth in a dynamic aviation tech environment.

Qualifications

• 1,000+ hours of Pilot in Command flight time in Rotorcraft.
• Strong communication skills and team player mindset.
• Risk awareness and ability to translate complex flight scenarios into actionable insight.

Responsibilities

• Execute experimental flight tests in a rotorcraft helicopter that directly shape the future of aviation.
• Partner with Flight Test Engineers to translate high-level requirements into executable test strategies, authoring test plans, cards, and procedures that move programs forward quickly and safely.
• Develop and maintain flight manuals, operations, checklists and procedures.
• Lead and/or participate in safety of flight and flight readiness review boards.
• Operate with regulatory rigor and startup velocity, completing documentation that meets FAA standards while enabling rapid iteration.
• Maintain elite proficiency across multiple aircraft platforms, ensuring readiness to support diverse test campaigns as programs evolve.

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering or other engineering discipline

Job description

Skyryse in Camarillo, CA is seeking an Experimental Test Pilot to bridge advanced engineering and real-world flight. You will execute rotorcraft flight tests, translate requirements into test strategies with engineers, and develop flight manuals and procedures for safe, efficient programs.

Ideal candidates hold 1,000+ PIC rotorcraft hours, a engineering degree, FAA Class II Medical, and strong communication. This full-time role offers growth in a dynamic aviation tech environment.