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Cirrus Aircraft

Government / Defence / Aerospace

United States | Duluth

Test Pilot - Various Aircraft

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VARIOUS VARIOUS AIRCRAFT

Employment - Permanent

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Minimum requirements

Total time

1500 hours

Turbine

500 hours

Type rating

Not required (Training Provided)

Flight time notes

10+ years experimental flight test experience.
7 years flight test pilot experience.
Graduate of an accredited test pilot school long course or equivalent flight test pilot experience.

Preferred time

Previous turbojet type rating preferred.
FAA DER/UM/ODA Flight Test Pilot experience preferred.

Currency

100 hours in the last 12 months.

License Required

CPL, IR

Accepted Licenses

FAA

Medical

Class 2

Additional requirements

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
Knowledgeable in flight dynamics, aerodynamics, propulsion systems, avionics, and aircraft systems.
Comprehensive understanding of industry regulations and standards (e.g., FAA, EASA, MIL-STD) and safety protocols.
Experience in risk management and mitigation strategies for flight test programs.
Proven leadership skills leading cross-functional test teams.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to maintain flexibility and a positive attitude and flexibility in dynamic test program environment.

Preferred

Experience with FAA/TCCA/EASA Certification programs preferred.

Compensation and benefits

401(k)

Education Allowance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Insurance - Dental

Insurance - Disability

Insurance - Life

Insurance - Medical

Insurance - Vision

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Parental Leave

Other

Summary

Salary Range: USD $170,145.26/Yr. - USD $255,217.88/Yr.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts: FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
Well-being: Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations

Equal opportunity employer

Cirrus Aircraft is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.