Staff Test Pilot

Responsibilities

• Author air vehicle and subsystem test plans
• Evaluate hazards posed by the method and scope of test, and establish appropriate mitigations
• Perform flight tests, piloting our general aviation support aircraft and our un-crewed aircraft systems
• Develop, review and approve trajectory planning for our UAS mission profiles
• Report test results to a standard required by certification authorities
• Support the development of program documentation including restrictions and special instructions to test, Aircraft Flight Manuals and Standard Operating Procedures
• Mentor and lead fellow flight testers, supporting their professional development while exemplifying the elements of Wisk’s Safety Management System

Requirements

• 8+ years experience as a test pilot in flight testing fixed/rotary-wing aircraft or similarly complex aerospace systems
• FAA Commercial Pilot or ATP certificate (Fixed or Rotary Wing)
• Minimum FAA Second Class Medical certificate
• Bachelors of Science degree in a relevant engineering or technical field
• Depth of experience with both Flight and Operations Safety Risk Management
• Capability to work within the engineering organization to inform vehicle design
• Experience mission-relating engineering data to operational use cases
• Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• 1500+ hours of flight experience, with 200+ hrs in flight test
• Graduate of an engineering test pilot school or program
• Experience conducting flight programs pursuing FAA/TCCA/EASA Certification
• Unmanned aircraft flight operations experience
• Electric propulsion or high stored energy test experience
• Both fixed-wing and turbine-engine rotary-wing flight test experience
• Human-to-vehicle interface design, test and evaluation experience
• Formal formation flight training and subsequent formation flight experience
• Masters degree in a relevant engineering or technical field
• Familiarity with MBSE processes

Qualifications

Wisk Aero provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ethnic or national origin, age, disability/handicap, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, civil status, political convictions, language, social condition, or any other protected characteristics.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 9 off Fridays for full-time employees throughout the year
• Flexible vacation time off
• 11 company holidays
• A 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately
• Commuter assistance
• Education assistance
• Free catered lunches
• Flight lessons
• Wellness allowances
• Snacks, drinks
• Employee referral bonus
• Charitable giving match
• Patent bonus program