Test Pilot, Avionics Engineering (Onsite - KCID)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced flight test pilot to support the development and certification of its cutting edge avionics product lines. This position is responsible for the development, planning, execution and reporting of flight test activities. This is an onsite position based at the Eastern Iowa Airport located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience.
This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62
Commercial Pilot AMEL with an Instrument Rating.
Minimum of 2000 hours TT, 1500 Multi-engine.
FAA First-Class Medical certificate.
Previous flight experience in a multi-crew turbine aircraft.
Ability to travel worldwide without restriction.
Knowledge of engineering flight test or FAA Part 23/25 certification.

Nice To Haves

Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with Multi-engine Land.
FAA DER/ODA UM Flight Test Pilot credentials (to include Auto Flight Control authority)
Challenger 604 and/or Challenger 350 type rating (with 200 hours in Type)
International operating experience
2000 hours PIC/100 hours in the past 12 months

Responsibilities

Performs the duties of pilot-in-command (PIC) or second-in-command (SIC) on company owned or operated aircraft.
Coordinate with other engineering teams to prepare flight test plans and reports necessary to show compliance to applicable requirements.
Perform and witness ground/flight tests to verify procedures are followed and valid data is captured.
Finds compliance to regulations in accordance with your authorization/discipline.
Utilize proper risk management to ensure flights are conducted with acceptable levels of safety and that hazards are identified and either mitigated or eliminated.
Participate in research and development activities to advance the maturity and safety of company products.
Contributes to the overall operation of the flight test operations department.
Remain current and qualified in multiple aircraft as assigned based on project needs.
Successfully participate in and apply learning from company-sponsored training.
Use your professionalism and sound judgment
Maintain the highest degree of objectivity

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
And more!