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Job Description - Flight Test Pilot - Rotorcraft/Helicopter (18000GS)

Job Description

Flight Test Pilot - Rotorcraft/Helicopter-18000GS

Description

Great ideas sometimes come from singular inspiration, but more often they’re a result of collaborative effort. Inside Garmin, we like to foster an environment of participation and engagement. We support professional development, offer well-designed career paths and adhere to a policy that prioritizes promoting from within the company to maximize the opportunities for our associates. We are also committed to being a good corporate citizen and providing opportunities for associates to contribute toward a healthy, sustainable world.

We are currently looking for a Flight Test Pilot at our Salem, Oregon location in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. The Flight Test Pilot will perform flight test activities in helicopters including developing ground and flight test plans, serving as Pilot in Command during execution of flight tests, operating data collection systems and post processes flight data, develops a thorough understanding of the system under test, and applies understanding of certification processes and regulations. Other duties include:

* Acts as Pilot in Command for helicopters with changes to certificated design
* May act as Flight Test Project Lead
* Drafts ground and flight test plans and reports
* Leverages understanding of operational characteristics of the system under development/test to contribute to system design
* Understands and is able to maintain basic test aircraft configurations and coordinates with engineering teams
* Able to operate data collection systems and post process flight test data
* Addresses issues with test aircraft and installations including basic troubleshooting and coordination with aircraft maintenance
* Contributes meaningful content and review to flight manuals and technical publications intended for use by pilots
* Identifies issues during flight test and verifies that issues identified during flight test are resolved
* Leverages understanding of certification process and associated regulations in review of certification plans for basic certification projects
* Offers suggestions to improve processes and the safety of the flight test Organization:
* Provides reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Engineering from a four-year college or university AND a minimum of one year relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience and

* Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
* Commercial Pilot Certificate - Rotorcraft/Helicopter
* 2nd Class FAA Medical Certificate
* Minimum 1,000 hrs. total flight time
* Demonstrates basic understanding of certification processes and associated regulations
* Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
* Previous experience using advanced avionics

Preferred qualifications include:

* Previous experience using Garmin aviation products
* Previous experience in systems engineering or software development
* Superior academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
* Fixed wing pilot certification

Our benefits, designed to lead an evolving marketplace, support innovation and encourage a healthy balance between work and life, keep us competitive and allow our associates to make their own decisions about their well-being and future. We offer a choice of healthcare plans—with low or no premiums—which consistently rank in the 90th percentile when compared to other high-tech employers, plus dental and vision plans for you and your family. In addition, our financial benefits rate 82% above the median for technology companies comparable in size. Our 401K retirement plan provides 5% of pay base contribution plus a match of 75 cents for every dollar you contribute to a maximum of 10% of your compensation. The employee stock purchase plan allows for shares to be bought at a 15% discount.

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Job: Flight Operations
Primary Location: US-OR-Salem
Organization: Aviation Business
Schedule: Full-time
Job Class: Exempt
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