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Cirrus Aircraft

Government / Defence / Aerospace

United States flagUnited States | Duluth

Director - Flight Test - Various Cirrus Aircraft

NTR

CIRRUS

VARIOUS CIRRUS AIRCRAFT

Employment - Permanent
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Minimum requirements

Type rating
Not required (Training Provided)
License
CPL
Lic. Authority
FAA
Medical
Class 1
Covid-19 vaccination
Not specified

Additional requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in aerospace (preferred) or mechanical engineering
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in the aerospace industry, with at least 5 years in flight testing or related fields.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience minimum 10 years.
  • Leadership experience required; formal training strongly preferred.
  • Ability to demonstrate sound judgement and effective communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Ability to effectively manage stress, including competing work demands and multiple projects at the same time.
  • Proven track record of leading large-scale flight test programs for aircraft development or certification.
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, technical environment.
  • Deep understanding of flight-testing principles, instrumentation, and regulatory frameworks.

Preferred

  • Master’s degree preferred

Compensation and benefits

401(k)
Education Allowance
Insurance - Dental
Insurance - Disability
Insurance - Life
Insurance - Medical
Insurance - Vision
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Other

Summary

  • Salary Range: $173,120 USD to $259,680 USD
  • 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting.
  • Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
  • Free Health Tracking: With rewards for meeting health goals.
  • Generous PTO: 240 hours accrued within the first year.
  • Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates.
  • Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
  • Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
  • Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.

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Director - Flight Test - Various Cirrus Aircraft
United States flagUnited States | Duluth
CIRRUSVARIOUS CIRRUS AIRCRAFT