Experimental Test Pilot IV
Bell Helicopter - Arlington, Texas
Incumbent will plan and conduct experimental flight test in helicopters and tilt rotor aircraft, conduct other flight test operations as required, maintain flight currency as required, travel in support of Bell Helicopter flight operations as required. Incumbent will complete flight analysis, flight evaluations of aircraft, test planning and flight test reports as required.
Responsibilities:
• Involved in the planning and execution of engineering and experimental test flights of new aircraft and/or systems.
• Evaluate and report on data gathered during test flights.
• Demonstrate safe and efficient test planning and execution.
• Interface well with the entire project team to ensure successful accomplishment of the test program.
• Make recommendations as to operational effectiveness of systems, aircraft handling qualities and design improvements.
• Must be a graduate of an approved flight test school.
• A minimum of an FAA commercial rotorcraft helicopter instrument rating.
• Minimum of 2000 hours total time in rotary wing aircraft with not less than 1500 hours as pilot in command and possess a current FAA Class I or II medical certificate.
• Three years experience in helicopter flight test and systems development.
• 100 hours of engineering or experimental flight test time.
• Excellent communications skills with a demonstrated ability to work with flight test and maintenance personnel.
• Be current or able to meet Naval Aviation Water Survival Physiology training requirements.
• Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally in support of test programs.
• Must be able to obtain a secret security clearance.
Posted: 30+ days ago
