Flight Test Pilot Job at Carson Helicopters, Perkasie, PA

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  • Carson Helicopters
  • Perkasie, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position summary: The Flight Test Pilot will perform flight test activities in helicopters including developing ground and flight test plans, serving as Pilot in Command during execution of flight tests, operating data collection systems and post processes flight data, develops a thorough understanding of the system under test, and applies understanding of certification processes and regulations.

Essential Functions:

  • Acts as Pilot in Command for helicopters with changes to certificated design
  • May act as Flight Test Project Lead
  • Drafts ground and flight test plans and reports
  • Leverages understanding of operational characteristics of the system under development/test to contribute to system design.
  • Understands and is able to maintain basic test aircraft configurations and coordinates with engineering team.
  • Able to operate data collection systems and post process flight test data
  • Addresses issues with test aircraft and installations including basic troubleshooting and coordination with aircraft maintenance
  • Contributes meaningful content and review to flight manuals and technical publications intended for use by pilots.
  • Identifies issues during flight test and verifies that issues identified during flight test are resolved.
  • Leverages understanding of certification process and associated regulations in review of certification plans for basic certification projects.
  • Offers suggestions to improve processes and the safety of the flight test organization.
  • Provides reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques.

Success Factors:

  • Demonstrated verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Must be able to work in a team environment and interact effectively with management from other functions.
  • Updates and Uses Relevant Knowledge

Minimum Job Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Computer Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Commercial Pilot Certification - Rotorcraft/Helicopter
  • 2nd Class FAA Medical Certificate
  • Minimum 1,000 total flight time
  • Demonstrates basic understanding of certification processes and associated regulations.
  • Previous experience using advanced avionics.
  • Minimum of ten years' experience in an Engineering function in an aerospace/aviation MRO environment with no less than 3 years in management.
  • Ability to interpret specifications, blueprints, and manufacturing outlines. Must also be able to use inspection tools required to verify parts to meet customer requirements.
  • Strong project management skills with ability to juggle multiple projects
  • Travel may be required; domestic and international.

Physical Requirements

  • Stationary position for extended periods of time
  • Walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - Position self, move around
  • Climb or Balance - Climb ladders or work stands/platforms to get around aircraft
  • Lift up to 40 lbs.

Attributes:

  • Oral Comprehension: The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented in English.
  • Written Expression:Communicate information and ideas in English so others will understand.
  • Deductive Reasoning: The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Inductive Reasoning: The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exclusive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.

Carson Helicopters, Inc. is a veteran-owned company and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to hiring veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability.

This job description is not an offer of employment or employment contract.

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