Join the Flight Test Team based in Bristol as a Test Pilot and help us to achieve our mission of pioneering electric aviation.What success will look like for you, as a Test Pilot?The Flight Test team are a close-knit and agile team, working out of the Vertical Flight Test Centre and we are growing our existing test team in preparation for an exciting novel aircraft development programme.
Part of this expansion is to bring in an experienced, passionate, and driven Test Pilot.
The Test Pilot will report to the Chief Test Pilot and Head of Flight Test, performing a critical role ensuring delivery of the company's regulatory approvals and test activity in support of certifying our revolution on air mobility.
The successful candidate will be able to work in dynamic innovative teams, building positive working environments and diplomatically resolving challenges to programme delivery.
What would we like you to bring.As a Test Pilot, you will be responsible for planning, delivery and reporting of company flight test activities and providing input to engineering functions in support of aircraft design.
You will need to have the following qualifications:
Commercial pilot's licence (aeroplane or helicopter)Graduate of a recognised Test Pilot School experimental flight test course (Fixed or Rotary Test Pilot)Medical fitness to fly (Class 1 Medical)Additionally, you will assist with a wide range of activities, including aircraft design & test reviews, interfacing with aviation authorities and industrial partners & safety assessments.
It would be desirable, but not essential, to have experience with:
Current UK CAA pilot's license (aeroplane or helicopter) with Cat 1 / Cat 2 Flight Test RatingTiltrotor and/or VTOL experienceBoth fixed wing and rotary experiencePrevious experience with electric aircraftExperimental flight test for certification and / or airworthiness evaluationWhole aircraft certification programme delivery including planning, training, execution, and reportingFlight testing of highly augmented fly-by-wire flight control systemsExperience of start-up companiesPrevious experience as a flight instructorInvolvement with flight simulator developmentExperience with multi-copters (drones) and Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems (UAS/RPAS)We also offer additional benefits including:
Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefitsAward-winning digital health and wellbeing service (Help@Hand)Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employeeCompany Pension Scheme - 5% and we match itBreakfast on us, every day
#J-18808-Ljbffr