Principal Test Pilot - eVTOL Aircraft

Company: Supernal
Location: California City
Posted on: September 12, 2024

Job Description:

About SupernalSupernal is a pioneering Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company that's revolutionizing the future of transportation with its cutting-edge electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry.We're committed to taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in today's air transportation system.Our MissionWe believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people's ability to move - whether for work or play.Our goal is to create a sustainable, integrated, and human-centered ecosystem that powers tomorrow's transportation needs.Job SummaryWe're seeking a highly skilled and experienced Test Pilot to join our Flight Test team. As a Test Pilot, you will be responsible for piloting Supernal's eVTOL aircraft, developing and maintaining flight manuals, operations, checklists, and procedures, and leading and/or participating in the safety of flight and flight readiness review boards.Key Responsibilities

• Complete experimental flight tests in an eVTOL aircraft
• Coordinate with flight test engineers to develop test plans, test cards, and test procedures given requirements from the engineering team
• Develop and maintain flight manuals, operations, checklists, and procedures
• Lead and/or participate in the safety of flight and flight readiness review boards
• Complete all required documentation in accordance with established company and FAA procedures
• Maintain flying currency and proficiency in multiple different aircraft types
• Up to 50% of domestic and international travel
• Other duties as assignedRequirements
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related field required; Master's degree in flight test engineering or related field preferred
  • Minimum ten (10) years of experience in engineering
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience as an Experimental Test Pilot (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
  • Graduate of a recognized Test Pilot School or equivalent level of experience as a Test Pilot
  • FAA Class II Medical
  • Commercial pilot license
  • 1000+ PIC total VTOL aircraft flight hours
  • Experience with Risk Management, including Hazard Identification and preparing Risk Assessments
  • Experience with Uninhabited Aerial System (UAS) certification and testing
  • Familiarity with standard flight test processes and procedures
  • Knowledge of the FAA civil certification process
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proactive delivery of communication and follow up
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
  • Proficiency with Excel VLOOKUP, pivot tables, MS Office SuitePreferred Qualifications
    • Experience with flight testing Uninhabited Aerial Systems (UAS) preferred
    • Experience working with the FAA and familiarization with aircraft, helicopter, or powered lift FAA certification programs preferred
    • Experience flight testing rotorcraft aircraft preferred
    • Experience with flight testing eVTOL aircraft preferred
    • Experience flying tilt-rotor aircraft preferred
    • Experience operating light transport helicopters and/or aircraft preferred
    • Experience with formation flying with UAS preferred
    • Formation flying, flight training, and media demos preferred
    • Experience developing/optimizing simulators/ground control station and training equipment preferred
    • Experience in developing digital flight control systems preferred
    • Experience flight testing rapid prototype aircraft and components preferred
    • Experience working in fast-paced small teams preferred
    • Familiarity with EDW airspace preferred

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