Senior Test Pilot

Responsibilities

• Serve as PIC/SIC for experimental transport category carrier aircraft, including the B747-400, and other aircraft for chase and training missions
• Write flight test plans, test cards, flight reports, and final test reports
• Develop test strategies, procedures, and operational guidance, including normal and emergency procedures
• Lead or participate in system design reviews, ground tests, and flight test events as a Test Conductor or Test Director
• Participate in control room operations as Mission Director or training officer for FAA licensed commercial space missions
• Maintain flying currency and proficiency in multiple aircraft types and instrument ratings

Requirements

• Graduate of a SETP-recognized test pilot school or equivalent developmental flight test experience
• Minimum 1,200 hours total PIC flight time, including at least 500 hours in turbine aircraft
• Three years of experience on developmental flight test programs
• FAA Commercial Airplane Multi-Engine Land certificate (without centerline thrust restriction)
• FAA Second Class medical certificate
• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or a similar technical field
• US Citizenship with the ability to acquire/maintain a US security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• FAA Airline Transport Rating (ATP) or additional type ratings in multi-engine, non-centerline thrust aircraft
• 747-400 type rating
• FAA high altitude endorsement or equivalent military training
• Recent experience in formation or chase flying
• Experience with external stores carriage and separation flight tests
• Master’s Degree in engineering or a related technical field

Benefits

• 9/80 work schedule
• Comprehensive healthcare including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• 401(k) with 50% company match up to $11,500
• Tuition reimbursement

About the Company

Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. We design, manufacture, and launch aerospace vehicles and technologies to enable routine access to the hypersonic environment and drive innovations critical to national security.