Senior Production Test Captain (Dallas, TX)

Pilot Assessments; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream seeks a seasoned captain to lead production flight tests and operate company aircraft worldwide. You will evaluate newly built aircraft—engines, avionics, and all major systems—against design and performance specifications, and serve as pilot in command on missions supporting customer services, demonstrations, corporate transportation, maintenance, and other Gulfstream operations.

The role requires seven years of pilot experience, ATP and current FAA First-Class Medical, and the

Qualifications

• Seven years of professional pilot experience.
• Either 2,000 hours total flight time or 1,000 hours as PIC on turbine aircraft.
• Current ATP and FAA First-Class Medical at time of hire; ability to maintain the medical certificate.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead production flight test evaluations of aircraft, engines, avionics and related systems to verify conformity with design and performance specifications.
• Operate Gulfstream aircraft as Pilot in Command on domestic and international missions in accordance with the Flight Operations Manual and SOPs.
• Support Airborne Customer Support, corporate transport, customer accommodation, demonstrations, entry-into-service, maintenance flights, and production testing.
• Serve as Flight Operations point of contact for internal and external customers; represent Flight Ops at assigned events.
• Independently manage assignments and flight schedules while maintaining safety and compliance.
• Mentor Flight Operations personnel and communicate effectively with Gulfstream teams to enhance customer engagement.
• Drive continuous improvement in department operations; assist Dispatch with flight planning and coordination.

Skills

Pilot experience

Flight hours 2000 total or 1000 PIC

English proficiency

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

ATP license (FAA)

FAA First-Class Medical

Job description

The opportunity

Gulfstream seeks a seasoned captain to lead production flight tests and operate company aircraft worldwide. You will evaluate newly built aircraft—engines, avionics, and all major systems—against design and performance specifications, and serve as pilot in command on missions supporting customer services, demonstrations, corporate transportation, maintenance, and other Gulfstream operations.

What you'll do

• Conduct production flight test evaluations of aircraft, engines, avionics, and related systems to verify conformity with design and performance specifications.
• Operate Gulfstream aircraft as Pilot in Command on domestic and international missions in accordance with the Flight Operations Manual and standard operating procedures.
• Support Airborne Customer Support, corporate transport, customer accommodation, demonstrations, entry-into-service, maintenance flights, and production testing.
• Serve as a Flight Operations point of contact for internal and external customers; represent Flight Ops at assigned events.
• Independently manage assignments and flight schedules while maintaining a high standard of safety and compliance.
• Mentor Flight Operations personnel and communicate effectively with Gulfstream teams to enhance customer engagement.
• Drive continuous improvement in department operations; assist Dispatch with flight planning and coordination.

What you bring

• Minimum seven (7) years of professional pilot experience in the aviation industry.
• Either 2,000 hours total flight time or 1,000 hours as Pilot in Command of turbine-powered aircraft.
• Current ATP and an FAA First-Class Medical at time of hire; ability to maintain the medical certificate.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Preferred qualifications

• Two years of Gulfstream Flight Operations experience.
• Gulfstream type rating; prior Gulfstream experience with GVII and/or G280 type ratings strongly preferred.
• Production or functional test pilot experience.

How you'll collaborate

• Partner across engineering, maintenance, customer support, and dispatch to ensure safe, efficient, and specification-compliant aircraft deliveries.
• Champion SOP adherence and safety best practices while mentoring peers and supporting customer interactions.
• Coordinate Flight Operations activities at events and assist with detailed flight planning and trip coordination.

All operations conducted under the Flight Operations Manual and standard operating procedures.