General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Senior Test Pilot
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Palmdale, California, United States, 93552
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Job Summary General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems. This position is responsible for serving as Test Pilot, Instructor Test Pilot, and/or Flight Examiner. The candidate is a subject‑matter expert for all aspects of the company's family of Unmanned Aircraft Systems including aircraft hardware and software, ground control station hardware and software, and operational and experimental ground and flight testing. The role ensures the standardization of company aircraft ground and flight operations and procedures, flight test and instructional techniques, and serves as a primary consultant for executive management in all areas of product line development, flight test, and operational mission planning and execution. The pilot is responsible for the safe operation of the UAV during all phases of ground and flight operations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform as Experimental Test and Evaluation Pilot.
Perform as Instructor Test Pilot and company Flight Examiner.
Perform as Pilot-in-Command of Company Unmanned Air Vehicles.
Develop and execute mission planning, briefing, mission execution and debriefing.
Instruct UAV student pilots and instructor pilots‑in‑training in all aspects of UAV ground and flight operations including academic (platform instruction) and in‑flight instruction.
Ensure compliance with all governing regulations, including service guidance, company procedures and Federal Aviation Administration Regulations.
Observe all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations and company policies wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
Maintain a productive and safe working environment in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
Consult directly with company engineering and senior management as subject‑matter expert in developing company product line of aircraft.
Develop and verify procedures for use with new aircraft features.
Develop training syllabus courseware including research, word processing and presentation development.
Other duties as assigned or required.
Job Qualifications
Typically requires a four‑year technical degree and ten or more years of progressive experience in ground and flight test operations; equivalent professional aviation experience may be substituted.
Strong aviation background with a complete understanding of technical principles, theories, and concepts.
Excellent organization skills including planning and coordinating work assignments.
Must possess:
FAA Commercial Certificate with a current instrument rating and current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate.
2000 hours logged total pilot time including 1500 hours Pilot in Command, 500 hours Cross Country, 100 hours Instrument, and 500 hours in turbine aircraft.
Strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on teamwork and verbal and written communication.
Ability to effectively interface with all levels of employees, as well as military and civilian customers.
Strong knowledge of computer applications and operations pertinent to the position.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.
Highly desirable:
Previous leadership experience.
Previous experience including Predator, UAV and/or Military aviator or military aviation.
FAA instructor rating (CFI) and (CFII) in manned aircraft.
Test pilot school graduate.
Job Type: Full‑Time Salary Salary range: 140,940 - 252,293
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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Senior Test Pilot
role at
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems .
Job Summary General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems. This position is responsible for serving as Test Pilot, Instructor Test Pilot, and/or Flight Examiner. The candidate is a subject‑matter expert for all aspects of the company's family of Unmanned Aircraft Systems including aircraft hardware and software, ground control station hardware and software, and operational and experimental ground and flight testing. The role ensures the standardization of company aircraft ground and flight operations and procedures, flight test and instructional techniques, and serves as a primary consultant for executive management in all areas of product line development, flight test, and operational mission planning and execution. The pilot is responsible for the safe operation of the UAV during all phases of ground and flight operations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform as Experimental Test and Evaluation Pilot.
Perform as Instructor Test Pilot and company Flight Examiner.
Perform as Pilot-in-Command of Company Unmanned Air Vehicles.
Develop and execute mission planning, briefing, mission execution and debriefing.
Instruct UAV student pilots and instructor pilots‑in‑training in all aspects of UAV ground and flight operations including academic (platform instruction) and in‑flight instruction.
Ensure compliance with all governing regulations, including service guidance, company procedures and Federal Aviation Administration Regulations.
Observe all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations and company policies wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
Maintain a productive and safe working environment in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
Consult directly with company engineering and senior management as subject‑matter expert in developing company product line of aircraft.
Develop and verify procedures for use with new aircraft features.
Develop training syllabus courseware including research, word processing and presentation development.
Other duties as assigned or required.
Job Qualifications
Typically requires a four‑year technical degree and ten or more years of progressive experience in ground and flight test operations; equivalent professional aviation experience may be substituted.
Strong aviation background with a complete understanding of technical principles, theories, and concepts.
Excellent organization skills including planning and coordinating work assignments.
Must possess:
FAA Commercial Certificate with a current instrument rating and current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate.
2000 hours logged total pilot time including 1500 hours Pilot in Command, 500 hours Cross Country, 100 hours Instrument, and 500 hours in turbine aircraft.
Strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on teamwork and verbal and written communication.
Ability to effectively interface with all levels of employees, as well as military and civilian customers.
Strong knowledge of computer applications and operations pertinent to the position.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.
Highly desirable:
Previous leadership experience.
Previous experience including Predator, UAV and/or Military aviator or military aviation.
FAA instructor rating (CFI) and (CFII) in manned aircraft.
Test pilot school graduate.
Job Type: Full‑Time Salary Salary range: 140,940 - 252,293
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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