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Location: Oxfordshire
Job type: Permanent
Aircraft type:
Contact: Sam Greaves
Sector: Aircraft
Job Role:

Experimental Test Pilot

Permanent

Oxford

We have an exciting new opportunity for an Experimental Test Pilot to join a global aerospace manufacturer. The role will be responsible for the conduct and safety of all test flights under the terms of an EASA Permit to Fly, B-Conditions, Military Permit to Fly (MPTF) and associated procedures.

You will conduct helicopter maintenance flight tests and ferries between operator and customer bases, as well as assisting the Chief Test Pilot in day to day maintenance flight operations scheduling in conjunction with business demands under EASA regulation. The responsibility of the role will also extend to supporting the Sales team with product promotion via flight topics and acting as a representative with military and commercial customers.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist the CTP to ensure all Test Pilots and Line Pilots are qualified, trained, experienced, and briefed with flight tasks.
• Assist the CTP to provide all pilots with aeronautical data to enable them to plan for the flight tasks to which they have been allocated.
• Approve (by signature) Flight Test Plans, Flight Test Cards, and Flight Test Reports on behalf of the company.
• Assist the Head of Design to produce Flight Test Plans and of Flight Test Cards.
• Before a flight, brief the flight crew and other pertinent personnel.
• Before conducting a flight, sign the "Certificate of Clearance - Build, Maintenance, and Flight Test" on behalf of the company Flight Design Department.
• Assist the design department to write Flight Test Reports, together with the Head of Design.
• Liaise with and advise the Design Office on modifications and research regulations and design requirements.
• Conduct Maintenance Test flights and Demonstration Flights.
• Participate in the acceptance and delivery of new aircraft from the Factory.

Knowledge and Skills

• Be capable of holding numerous complex helicopter type ratings as required by the role.
• Capable of holding a Class One EASA Medical.
• Good communicator capable of acting as a representative to private, commercial and military customers.
• A good aviation background with an understanding of aircraft systems and engineering.
• Maintain knowledge of MAA 2000 series regulations and apply them to the company CFAOS clearance.
• Maintain knowledge of CS27/29 & Part Ops.
• Computer literate in MS Office desktop applications.
• Effective leader capable of leading a small, but diverse team.
• Team player with ability to work effectively under pressure on multiple complex tasks simultaneously
• Good communication skills; written and verbal
• Ability to communicate internally and externally at all levels
• A reliable individual capable of working without close supervision in remote locations

Experience and Training

• 2000 hours twin engine flying time; varied flying experience
• Ex-military trained pilot an advantage
• NVG qualification an advantage
• Instructor TRI/TRE Ratings an advantage
• Experience of CFAOS an advantage
• Experience as Instructor/Examiner an advantage
• Graduate of a full course recognised test pilot school and hold an EASA Category 1 Flight Test Rating
• Hold a current EASA CPL(H) or equivalent
• Hold a current Twin Instrument Rating

This company is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Apply now for more details by sending your CV via the link provided and we will be in touch for a confidential discussion.

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