CAPTAIN

Job Summary

Acts as Captain (pilot-in-command or second-in-command) for engineering/production test flights for the Little Rock completion center. Coordinates with airplane Flight Test Engineer (FTE), Safety Inspectors (SI), and appropriate Business Unit (BU) personnel to understand aircraft status, open discrepancies, corrective actions, and expected timeline in preparation for flight.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities

• Acts as pilot-in-command and second-in-command for DFJ production/completion test flights
• Leads and coordinates activities of the flight crew for DFJC production test flights
• Flight crew for DFJC customer acceptance, ferry, and delivery flights
• Assist in Certification Documentation per FAR Parts 21, 25, 29, and EASA/DGAC
• Maintain flight test records and navigation charts
• Coincides with the business units to ensure the safety of the aircraft

Non-principal Duties/Responsibilities

• Coordination of flight test plans with DFJC Flight Test Engineering
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Minimum Required Qualifications

• FAA Multi-engine ATP pilot’s license
• 2000 hours PIC (Pilot-in-Command) flight time in fixed wing aircraft
• 1000 hours PIC flight time in multi-engine turbine aircraft, or 500 hours flight time in Falcon aircraft, or 400 hours flight time while operating as SIC (Second-in-Command) within Dassault Falcon Jet Flight Operations
• Possess FAA First Class Medical Certificate
• Possess skills and judgment required to advance to PIC in Falcon Jets within two years
• Possess current government issued passport from country of citizenship
• Possess at least one of the following PIC type ratings: 2000 EASy (DA-2EASY), 7X (DA7X), 6X (DA6X), or have experience in production, maintenance, functional, or experimental flight test

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Test Pilot School Graduate
• Aerospace Engineering Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
• Other Engineering Degrees Or Experience
• Airplane, multi-engine, instrument flight instructor rating

Working Conditions

• Approximately 200-300 flight hours per year in Experimental and Standard Category aircraft
• Some flights have nominally increased risk due to experimental nature of aircraft and flight operations
• Travel required for aircraft operations and training
• Balance of time dedicated to office duties
• Normal work hours 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday with periodic evening, weekend, and holiday work

Compensation And Benefits

• The compensation for this position typically falls between $175,000 and $200,000 annually
• This position is not eligible for overtime
• This position may be eligible for a sign on bonus or relocation assistance
• Note, the final compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of relevant experience, Falcon-specific experience, relevant education/certifications, geographic location, and shift
• Our total compensation package also offers comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision), HSA and FSA options, 401k Plan with Company Match, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Supplemental Insurance, Group Legal, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and much more