Production Test Pilot

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial flight test of Gulfstream aircraft and perform acceptance testing of production aircraft to functionally evaluate the airframe, engines and avionics to assure that the aircraft meets FAA Certificate of Airworthiness standards.
• Debrief engineering and manufacturing personnel on ground and flight discrepancies and provide technical assistance to aid in resolving discrepancies and problems.
• Represent Gulfstream on FAA Certificate of Airworthiness flight checks.
• Conduct test flights of customer aircraft following initial outfitting of new aircraft, modification of current aircraft to the next level of certification, and post Service Center maintenance.
• Conduct evaluation flights of used aircraft being sold and/or traded in to ascertain airworthiness and compliance with current functional standards for production aircraft.
• Conduct customer pilot training flights as required to support the needs of the customer.
• Provide ground and flight instruction to company and customer flight crews on operations of new aircraft products, new installed systems, and new or upgraded appliances.
• Support Sales and Marketing by conducting technology briefs in the ITF and local sales demonstration flights.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or technically related field required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• 7 years flight experience.
• Previous experience with Gulfstream aircraft desired but not required.

Qualifications

• FAA Airline Transport Pilot license (ATP/ATPL) or ability to attain ATP/ATPL.
• Previous experience in flight test or as a maintenance test pilot.
• FAA Flight Instructor certificate (desired).
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Skills

• Previous Gulfstream experience with GVII and/or G280 type ratings.
• Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) experience.
• Functional Test Pilot experience.
• Ability to maintain an FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate.

Category: Flight Operations. Percentage of Travel: Up to 50%. Shift: First. Employment Type: Full-time. Posting End Date: 10/02/2026.