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California, United States

Fixed Wing Test Pilot Instructor – California

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PLEASE NOTE: Please do not apply if you require visa sponsorship.  This position requires the candidate be able to work in the U.S. WITHOUT the need for visa sponsorship!  

This is a full time/direct hire position offering a competitive salary with full benefits package.

Title of Position:  Fixed Wing Test Pilot Instructor

Employment location:  Mojave, CA (reside in Lancaster, CA – work in Mojave, CA)

Job Summary:

Employer is the world’s leading total flight test training and education organization and is the only accredited test pilot school in the world.  The employer is looking to hire an outstanding Fixed Wing Test Pilot Instructor to join their cadre of flight test professionals. You will work as part of a team developing and delivering flight test course material. You will be teaching both academic and airborne instruction all aspects of the Fixed Wing P&FQ and Systems curriculum to both Test Pilot and Flight Test Engineer students.

Job Qualifications:

• You should have excellent interpersonal skills that will allow you to work well with people having a wide range of experience and diverse cultural backgrounds.
• You must be able to explain complex subjects in a manner that can be assimilated and applied by all students.

Company’s fixed wing aircraft:

• Jet trainers: T-38 Talon, MB-326M (Impala), Aero L-39
• Jet Part 25: Rockwell Saberliner NA-265
• Multiengine turboprop: Beechcraft King Air, Swearingen SA-226T Merlin III (Flying classroom)
• Multiengines propeller: Beech 76A Duchess, Piper PA-34 Seneca II, Diamond DA42
• Single engine propeller: Cessna-172, Cessna-182, Gippsalnd GA-8, Cirrus SR22, Piper Comanche

Required Education, Training, & Experience Criteria:

• Test Pilot Graduate of a SETP recognized Test Pilot School – which include, but not limited to, the following:
  • U.S. Navy Test Pilot School
  • U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School
  • National Test Pilot School
  • Empire Test Pilot School
  • French Test Pilot School (EPNER)
  • Indian Air Force Test Pilot School
  • Brazilian Test Pilot School, etc.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or field closely associated with flight testing.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a Fixed Wing Experimental Test Pilot.
• FAA Medical 2^nd Class.
• Fluent in English.

Desired Education, Training, & Experience Criteria:

• Ten+ years of flight test experience.
• Previous Test Pilot School instructional experience.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering (or closely related field) or equivalent.
• Test experience with Civil Certification, Radar, EO/IR & Comm/Nav systems.
• FAA Commercial Pilot License and CFI.
• EASA Flight Test Instructor rating.
• FAA Commercial Pilot License; Airplane (SEL/MEL) and CFI/MEI.
• NVG and/or Helmet Mounted Display experience.

Compensation/Benefits/Travel requirements:

• Employer offers a competitive salary, 401k retirement plan, and benefits package.
• There is occasional travel associated with this position for field trips, student projects, course presentation, and consulting.

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• Location: California, United States
• Categories: Pilot