Senior Business Subject Matter Expert - Developmental Test Pilot

Solveretechnical; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Solveretechnical is seeking a Senior Business Subject Matter Expert - Developmental Test Pilot to provide expertise in high-risk developmental test flights on USCG aircraft. The role requires extensive experience in rotary-wing aircraft operations and requires graduates of U.S. Naval Test Pilot School or equivalent.

The successful candidate will plan and execute flight test plans, supervise Flight Test Engineers, and conduct important flight tests to evaluate performance and safety standards. Attractive benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Must have minimum of fifteen years of operational and test experience with military rotary-wing aircraft.
• Must possess an active FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate.
• 1,500 total hours on rotary-wing aircraft required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering flight tests to determine critical operating characteristics.
• Develop and execute detailed flight test plans and safety briefings.
• Supervise contract Flight Test Engineers.

Skills

FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate

Rotary-wing aircraft expertise

Night Vision Goggles (NVG) experience

Education

Graduate of U.S. Naval Test Pilot School or equivalent

Job description

Senior Business Subject Matter Expert - Developmental Test Pilot

SOLVERE is seeking a Senior Business Subject Matter Expert - Developmental Test Pilot that will provide a highly qualified Developmental Test Pilot to plan and execute high-risk developmental, operational, and engineering test flights on new or modified USCG aircraft. The pilot acts as the senior subject matter expert for aircraft performance, systems integration, and handling qualities, providing critical qualitative and quantitative feedback to engineering teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering flight tests to determine or demonstrate critical operating characteristics, including the initial flight of modified mission type/design aircraft, operating envelope expansion, and handling qualities evaluation.
• Develop, coordinate, and execute detailed flight test plans, test hazard analyses (THA), safety briefings, and final technical test reports.
• Assist in test policy, procedure, and template generation under supervision of the by direction of the Chief Test Pilot.
• Supervise the contract Flight Test Engineers.
• Conduct Developmental, Experimental, and Operational Test Flights to evaluate aircraft performance, operational suitability, safety, and avionics integration (e.g., glass cockpit, Minotaur mission system).
• Perform Maintenance Test Flights (MTFs) and Instructor Pilot (IP) duties (including currency, familiarization, and check rides) as collateral duties, if explicitly qualified and directed by the Government.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS), U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, or an accredited international equivalent (Long Course).
• Must possess an active FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with helicopter and instrument ratings.
• Must possess and maintain a current FAA Class II (or higher) Medical Certificate.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of operational and test experience with military rotary-wing aircraft.
• 1,500 total hours on rotary-wing aircraft.
• 1,500 total hours as Pilot In Command (PIC).
• 100 total hours as PIC during engineering, developmental, or acceptance flights.
• 200 total hours utilizing Night Vision Goggles (NVG).
• Must have highly documented, specialized experience conducting rotary-wing shipboard envelope expansion testing (Dynamic Interface) and glass cockpit avionics integration.

Security Clearance

• SECRET. (Must be eligible for a North American Treaty Organization [NATO] Secret caveat and Cryptographic Access to utilize tactical secure communications during test events).

BENEFITS

Solvere offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package. The Solvere benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and/or families. Solvere also includes basic life insurance plus short- and long-term disability for the employee. Employees may elect to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also accrue paid time off and holidays. Additional voluntary options include supplemental insurance plans.

Solvere Technical Group is committed to non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.