Sr Captain - Production Test

General Dynamics Corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Dallas seeks a Senior Captain - Production Test to lead flight test evaluations of production aircraft and related systems under the direction of the Chief Production Test Pilot.

The role requires FAA Class 1 Medical Certification, ATPL upon hire, and 7 years of professional pilot experience with Gulfstream flight ops preferred. Travel up to 25% for duties and demonstrations is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7 years experience as a professional pilot in the aviation industry required.
• 2000 hours total flight time or 1000 hours PIC of turbine powered aircraft.
• Gulfstream Flight Ops experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate Gulfstream aircraft as PIC domestically and internationally.
• Function as Point Of Contact for Flight Ops with internal and external customers.
• Mentor other Gulfstream Flight Operations personnel.
• Coordinate Flight Operations activities at assigned events.
• Ensure compliance with FOM/SOP and company policies.

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent

ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License) Upon Hire required

FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate Upon Hire

Job description

Sr Captain - Production Test in GAC Dallas

Previous Gulfstream experience with GVII and/or G280 type ratings, Production Test or Functional Test Pilot experience preferred. Must be able to maintain an FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate. Under the direction of the Chief Production Test Pilot, conduct flight test evaluations of production aircraft, engines, avionics systems, and other related systems to assure that aircraft are in accordance with existing design and performance specifications.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 7 years experience as a professional pilot in the aviation industry required. 2 years of Gulfstream Flight Ops experience preferred.. 2000 hours total flight time OR 1000 hours Pilot-in-Command of turbine powered aircraft.

Gulfstream type rating preferred.. ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License) Upon Hire required. Other 1st Class FAA Medical Certificate Upon Hire required.

Position Purpose:

Senior Captain within Gulfstream Flight Operations

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• In accordance with Gulfstream Flight Operations FOM/SOP, as PIC domestically and internationally, operate Gulfstream aircraft in support of Airborne Customer Support (ACS), corporate transportation, customer accommodation, demonstration, EIS, Gulfstream maintenance, production test and any other functions as assigned .
• Function as Point Of Contact(POC) for Flight Ops as assigned to internal and external Customers .
• Must possess broad knowledge and understanding of domestic and international flight operations, corporate and Flight Operations policies .
• Must be able to independently manage assignments while being an ambassador for Flight Ops and Gulfstream .
• Serve as a mentor to other Gulfstream Flight Operations personnel .
• Communicate with Gulfstream personnel to facilitate effective Customer engagement.
• Manage and execute any assigned ancillary responsibilities .
• Must proactively seek opportunities to improve the functioning of the department .
• Must be able to coordinate and direct Flight Operations activities at assigned events .

Additional Functions:

• Proactively assist Gulfstream Dispatch with planning and coordination of flight activity .

Perform other duties as assigned.This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 237253

Category: Flight Operations

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 11/13/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft

Gulfstream designs, develops, manufactures, markets and supports the world's most technologically advanced business-jet aircraft.