Test Pilot

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leading provider of proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. This position involves serving as Test Pilot, Instructor Test Pilot, and/or Flight Examiner for the company's family of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform as Experimental Test and Evaluation Pilot.
• Perform as Instructor Test Pilot and company Flight Examiner.
• Pilot-in-Command of Company Unmanned Air Vehicles.
• Develop and execute mission planning, briefing, mission execution and debriefing.
• Instruct UAV student pilots as well as instructor pilots-in-training in all aspects of UAV ground and flight operations including academic (platform instruction) and in-flight instruction.
• Ensure compliance with all governing regulations including service guidance, company procedures and Federal Aviation Administration Regulations.
• Observe all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations and company policies.
• Maintain a productive and safe working environment in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Consult directly with company engineering and senior management as subject matter expert in developing company product line of aircraft.
• Develop and verify procedures for use with new aircraft features.
• Develop training syllabus courseware to include research, word processing and presentation development.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to a four-year technical degree and ten or more years of progressive experience in ground and flight test operations.
• Equivalent professional aviation experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Must have a strong aviation background and demonstrate a complete understanding of technical principles, theories, and concepts.
• Must have excellent organization skills including planning and coordinating work assignments.
• Must possess: FAA Commercial Certificate with a current instrument rating and current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate, 2000 hours logged total pilot time including 1500 hours Pilot in Command, 500 hours Cross Country, 100 hours Instrument, and 500 hours in turbine aircraft.
• Strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on teamwork and verbal and written communication.
• Able to effectively interface with all levels of employees, as well as military and civilian customers.
• Strong knowledge of computer applications and operations pertinent to the position.
• Able to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Highly Desirable: Previous experience including Predator, UAV and/or Military aviator or military aviation, FAA instructor rating (CFI) and (CFII) in manned aircraft, Test pilot school graduate.