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Stratolaunch Systems

Government / Defence / Aerospace

United States flagUnited States | Mojave

Senior Test Pilot - Various Aircraft

Employment - Permanent

Minimum requirements

PIC time
1200 hours
Turbine
500 hours
Type rating
Not required (Training Provided)
Flight time notes
  • Three years of test pilot experience on developmental flight test programs
  • FAA Commercial Airplane Multi‐Engine Land pilot certificate, without a centerline thrust restriction.
Preferred time
  • FAA Airline Transport Rating (ATP), or additional FAA type ratings and experience in multi-engine, non-centerline thrust aircraft
  • 747-400 type rating
  • Possess FAA high altitude endorsement or equivalent military training
  • Experience as a test pilot in heavy multi-engine turbine aircraft
  • Six years of relevant experience on developmental flight test programs
  • Experience with external stores carriage and separation flight tests
  • Previous experience with advanced flight controls or autonomous aircraft development
  • Previous experience with experimental or modified aircraft, technical and safety review boards, and configuration control
License Required
CPL, ME
Accepted Licenses
FAA
Medical
Class 2

Additional requirements

  • Pilot graduate of a full course test pilot school (SETP-recognized), or possess equivalent experience in developmental flight test programs
  • Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, or similar technical foundation to support aircraft design
  • Be independent and motivated; able to self‐direct and manage time effectively
  • Be able to work irregular hours and workdays, and travel periodically
  • Be knowledgeable of Federal Aviation Regulations for experimental aircraft certification and operations
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • United States Citizenship - ability to acquire/maintain a US security clearance
  • This position may involve the operation of company vehicles as part of assigned duties.

Preferred

  • Recent experience in formation / chase.
  • Master’s Degree in engineering or related technical field
  • Familiar with government flight test organizations, ranges, and procedures

Work conditions

Schedule

9/80 schedule

Compensation and benefits

401(k)
Education Allowance
Insurance - Medical
Parental Leave

Summary

  • Salary: $175,000 - $230,500
  • Up to %15 annual bonus
  • Relocation eligible to local area – Mojave, CA
  • Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
  • Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
  • 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500
  • Tuition reimbursement

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Senior Test Pilot - Various Aircraft
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