Chief Test Pilot

Reliable Robotics Corporation•Mountain View, CA

56d•$190,000 - $260,000

About The Position

We're building safety-enhancing technology for aviation that will save lives. Automated aviation systems will enable a future where air transportation is safer, more convenient and fundamentally transformative to the way goods — and eventually people — move around the planet. We are a team of mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics and self-driving cars working to make this future a reality. As Chief Test Pilot you will be in charge of all experimental flight operations at Reliable Robotics. You will have a senior leadership role at the company, reporting directly to the Director of Flight Operations. You will work in a highly collaborative environment and coordinate with multiple engineering teams across the company to develop and execute flight test plans.

Requirements

FAA Commercial Pilot ASEL with 1500 total flight hours, including at least 500 fixed wing and 500 turbine engine, 500 XC, 100 NT, 75 INST
At least 20 flight hours within the last 12 months in a similar category aircraft to the Caravan
Experience in tactical aircraft or similar operation requiring use of a secondary skillset while piloting
Current Second Class FAA Medical Certificate or higher
8+ years of professional experience in flight operations
2+ years of experience performing or managing a flight test program or in a leadership role within an aviation context

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an SETP recognized flight test school
Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline or equivalent industry experience Caravan or PT6A experience
Diversity of experience in multiple aircraft/ airframes2+ years experience as a CFI or military flight instructor2+ years experience with automated and/or large remotely operated vehicles (UAS, spacecraft, etc)
Experience working in a Flight Test program focused on Certification
Experience in developing flight procedures, training curricula, and safety management systems
Experience flying for a 14 CFR part 135 or 121 Air Carrier
Deep understanding of FAA certification processes and their implementationIn depth knowledge of systems engineering processes and principles
Basic familiarity with software programming principlesDemonstrated ability to lead a team with little to no supervision
Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

In your role as Chief Test Pilot, you will serve as the primary experimental test pilot and coordinate the training and scheduling of all contract pilots.
You will ensure that all aspects of experimental flight operations are set up for safety and success.
You will coordinate with Reliable’s Part 135 airline operations to support standardization of pilot procedures across the organization and help to develop an aviation safety system.