MQ-9 Test Pilot - TPS Graduate

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

SDI is seeking a MQ-9 LRE & MCE Qualified Instructor Pilot (IP) and graduate of the US Air Force Test Pilot School program to provide UAS Aircrew Support Services. These positions will be in Gray Butte, CA. Pilots will be responsible for coordination of customer flight test support requirements and aircraft operation to ensure flight safety and success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Test Planning and Execution

• Review test plans, test cards, and other documentation for ground and flight test events and supporting Flight Test Engineer in execution of test projects
• Apply extensive knowledge and experience of flight test operations to provide test planning, training and evaluation, pre-flight planning, flight briefings, post-flight briefings, and post-flight test analysis and reports.
• Attend and participate in Test Plan Working Groups (TPWGs), Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), Test Kickoff Meetings, Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), Safety Review Boards (SRBs), and Technical Review Boards (TRBs).
• Conduct test and evaluate capabilities of new equipment and propriety of new procedures in accordance with established test cards, published flight manuals, checklists, technical orders, instructions and other approved manuals as provided by the manufacturer.
• Conduct approval flight tests of new or substantially modified aircraft, including the assessment of handling characteristics, performance, and systems functionality.
• Support program and PMs with test advice as it pertains to aircrew, recommended priorities, resource planning and constraints, and inputs into deficiency identification and correction

Pre-flight Planning :

In-Flight / Post-Flight :

Certification and Currency :

Training :

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Must have active TS / SCI security clearance

Education Requirements : Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics; or Master’s Degree in any engineering field; or BS Degree in a physical science – receiving a minimum GPA of 3.0

Current and qualified MQ-9 Instructor Pilot requirements as follows :

Required to have commercial pilot certificate, current instrument rating, and current FAA medical certificate.

Must possess / obtain FAA Class II Medical Certificate

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products

OTHER INFORMATION

Travel may be required to other sites to support the contract effort.

System Dynamics International, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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