Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview:

At Overair, we are dedicated to bringing next generation sustainable air transportation to everyone. Our answer is Butterfly, an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft designed to carry passengers safely and affordably over traffic and congestion. Butterfly leverages over two decades of VTOL aircraft development, patented VTOL technology, and flight vehicle experience. 

Overair believes in the lofty goals of sustainable air mobility and we are committed to solving the hard challenges along the way. We are building an industry leading team covering an expanse of skills, talents, and expertise to build a superior electric VTOL aircraft. If you enjoy solving difficult problems, and seeing your ideas and visions expressed in flying aircraft, we want you on our team.

Job Overview:

Overair is looking for a Test Pilot to be part of the Flight Test team. The primary objective is to pilot Overair air vehicles. Other objectives include normal Test Pilot duties relating to testing and certification, and developing user interfaces, operating procedures, and training.

Full-time, On-site, Mid-level

Roles and Responsibilities:

• • Pilot all Overair air vehicles.
  • Perform all normal test pilot related activities i.e., pre-flight preparation, briefings, debriefings, after flight reporting etc.
  • Ground and flight test planning.
  • Participate in the Overair Ground Control Station (GCS) development and implementation.
  • Perform workload, ergonomic, and handling quality assessments.
  • Work with company DER Test Pilots in developing certification methodologies, training concepts, simulators and related documentation.
  • Participate in the certification process with the FAA.
  • Formation flying, flight training, media demos.
  • Perform mission suitability assessments.\
  • Participate in TRB, SRB and TRR as required.
  • Write flight test reports.
  • Assume safety oversight responsibility for ground and flight test operations.

Required Qualifications:

• • Graduate of a recognized Test Pilot School or equivalent level of experience as Test Pilot.
  • 5+ Years' experience as Experimental Test Pilot.
  • Familiar with standard flight test processes and procedures.
  • Experience with Uninhabited Aerial System (UAS) certification and testing.
  • Knowledge of the FAA civil certification process.
  • Knowledge of the FW/RW light transport, HEMS, and training missions.
  • Experience with Risk Management, including Hazard Identification and preparing Risk Assessments.
  • Hold a current CPL and CFI.
  • B.S. in an engineering discipline or related qualification.

Desired Qualifications:

• • M.S. in Flight Test Engineering or other engineering discipline.
  • Experience with flight testing Uninhabited Aerial Systems (UAS).
  • Experience working with the FAA and familiarization with aircraft, helicopter, or powered lift FAA certification programs.
  • Experience with flight testing eVTOL aircraft.
  • Experience flying tilt-rotor aircraft.
  • Experience operating light transport helicopters and/or aircraft.
  • Experience with formation flying with UAS.
  • Formation flying, flight training, media demos.
  • Experience developing/optimizing simulators/ground control station, and training equipment.
  • Experience in developing digital flight control systems.
  • Experience flight testing rapid prototype aircraft and components.
  • Experience working in fast paced small teams.
  • Familiarity with VCV and EDW airspace.

Overair expects to pay: $150,000-$200,000 per year. Your level and the compensation package offered will be determined by location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Summary of Benefits:

• No cost comprehensive medical coverage for employees and dependents.
• Dental & Vision – Company pays for 80% of dental and vision coverage for employee and 50% for each dependent
• Flexible Spending Account with a company match of up to $1,000.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% company match, no vesting period, and immediate eligibility.
• 12 weeks of supplemental paid family leave.
• Company-paid life Insurance plan.
• Employee equity incentive program (stock options).
• Generous paid time off policy, including 4 weeks' vacation, 10 holidays, 6 sick days, and volunteer time.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Overair believes that diversity and inclusion are vital to our success. We believe that by embracing different ideas and approaches, we enhance our ability to deliver the best results for our employees, our environment, and ultimately our business partners and customers. We foster a culture where all colleagues are able to share their passions and ideas in order that we may collectively embrace and overcome the challenges in our industry, and work toward a brighter future.

Overair is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

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