Tiltrotor Experimental Test Pilot
Description
We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.
We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) part of the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless and Bell's High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation aircraft.
Tiltrotor Experimental Test Pilot
Plan, execute and report on experimental flight test in tilt rotor aircraft and helicopters, conduct other flight test operations, maintain flight currency, and travel in support of Bell Textron flight operations, all as required by supported programs. Incumbent will participate in and/or lead test planning, flight evaluations, flight test analysis, and flight test reports.
What you’ll be doing as a Tiltrotor Experimental Test Pilot
Plan, execute and report on engineering and experimental test flights of new aircraft and/or systems.
Demonstrate safe, effective, and efficient test planning and execution, applying crew resource management principles with flight crew, telemetry engineers, ATC, chase aircraft, etc.
Be a positive and constructive member of the test pilot team and project teams as assigned to maximize unity of effort and ensure successful accomplishment of the test program.
Make recommendations as to operational effectiveness of systems, aircraft handling qualities and design improvements.
Serve as a consultant to management and as an external spokesman for Bell on major matters and programs.
Perform additional tasks and acquire varying responsibilities as appropriate.
Qualifications
Skills You Bring To this Role
Must be a graduate of an approved test pilot school
Minimum of 1500 hours total time in tilt rotor aircraft and/or helicopters
Minimum 1000 hours as pilot in command
Minimum of 100 hours of developmental, engineering, or experimental flight test time
At least three years’ experience in vertical lift flight test and systems development
FAA Class I or II medical certificate
Must be a U.S Citizen
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work with design engineers, flight test crews, and maintenance personnel
Must be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally in support of test programs
Must be able to obtain a secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Strongly preferred: Minimum of 500 hours tiltrotor flight time.
Experience with US Army aviation.
CFI/CFII
EEO Statement
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)., Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. , The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location: US-Texas-Fort Worth
Other Locations: US-Maryland-Patuxent River
Job Function: Flight Operations
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 09/23/2024, 11:37:58 AM
Job Number: 327392
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