Flight Test Team Lead

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of the flight test team members including pilots and engineers
• Execute flying onboard experimental aircraft and/or unmanned flying vehicle operation as a crewmember
• Communication and coordination of testing activities with all other disciplines
• Test documentation and reporting, including technical review, test plans, instructions, and post flight reports
• Coordination of test aircraft and experimental equipment configuration
• Conduct and implement safety and risk mitigation procedures in compliance with FAA Regulations
• Ensure test team is adequately trained for manned and unmanned aircraft operations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 10+ years of test experience in aircraft development projects
• Hands-on flight test engineering or flight test pilot experience
• Experience leading flight test programs or projects
• Fundamental knowledge of aircraft performance, mechanical, structure, material, and electrical engineering
• Aeronautical engineering background required
• Experience in Flight Test and Certification roles or at least one full FAA certification program (Part 23/25/27/29)
• Private or commercial pilot license

About the Company

Executive Recruiting Group is seeking a Flight Test Team Lead to accelerate the development and testing of a new advanced air mobility vehicle for Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and future product development.