Experimental Test Pilot
Experimental Test Pilot
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Job Description
Were more than aviation experts were pioneers. We challenge whats possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.
We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) part of the US Armys Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless and Bells High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program a next generation stop-fold aircraft.
This position is onsite in Fort Worth.
Experimental Flight Test
Plan execute and report on experimental flight test in helicopters and may support similar efforts on tilt rotor aircraft. Additional flight operations as required to support currency and Bell Textron requirements business objectives. The selected applicant will participate in the acquisition analysis and reporting on flight test data needed to show compliance with applicable civil commercial and military airworthiness standards.
What youll be doing as a Experimental Test Pilot
- Plan execute and report on engineering and experimental test flights of new aircraft and/or systems.
- Develop safe effective and efficient test planning and execution applying crew resource management principles with flight crew telemetry engineers ATC chase aircraft etc.
- Provide critical input to the Flight Test Risk Management process in accordance with Bell Textron directives and FAA Order 4040.26.
- Be a positive and constructive member of the test pilot team and project teams as assigned to maximize unity of effort and ensure successful accomplishment of the flight test program objectives.
- Provide direction/recommendations relating to design limitations and procedures of developing aircraft relating to its operational effectiveness. Be able to relate these inputs to airworthiness standards customer specifications and flight test principles.
- Perform as a consultant to management and as an external spokesman for Bell on major matters and programs.
- Perform additional tasks and acquire varying responsibilities as appropriate.
- Travel in support of flight test and flight operations.
Skills You Bring To this Role
- Must be a graduate of an SETP recognized test pilot school.
Possess a Bachelor Degree (Masters Degree preferred) - Minimum of an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Helicopter Instrument Ratings and possess a current FAA Class I or II medical certificate.
- Minimum of 2000 hours total time in rotary wing aircraft with not less than 1000 hours as pilot in command.
- Three years experience in vertical lift flight test and systems development. Experience with helicopter / tiltrotor system integration systems testing and human-machine interface assessments.
- Minimum of 100 hours of developmental engineering or experimental flight test time.
- Must be a U.S Citizen or a permanent legal resident.
- Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work with design engineers flight test crews and maintenance personnel.
- Must possess the requisite technical writing skills to author/revise flight test plans and reports in the English language to meet program objectives.
- Must possess high levels of proficiency in MS Word MS Excel MS Powerpoint and have the ability to adapt to various software applications utilized for data management and/or data analysis.
- Must be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally in support of test programs (25%).
- FAA Flight Test DER or Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Unit Member experience.
- Have recent FAA certification experience and/or training which may include identification of certification requirements developing certification test plans/reports participating in certification test and evaluations or presenting/analyzing data against airworthiness regulations and established methods of compliance.
- Experience with Aircraft Production Testing.
- FAA ATP Certificate FAA CFI.
- Significant tiltrotor experience is desired.
Youll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule
80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
120 hours Vacation time
12-13 paid holidays per year
6 weeks parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Competitive salary
Comprehensive health insurance
On-site clinic pharmacy physical therapy and licensed counselor
Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
And so much more
Its time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission and lets make history together.
We are on a journey to amplify innovation cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives voices and values.
Employment Type
Full-Time
