Engineering Test Pilot, Experimental Flight Test

Provide technical expertise related to flight test and aircraft operational issues in support of design development activities. Work closely with Flight Test Engineers assigned to their aircraft. Oversees and audits the technical content of all test procedures. Provide technical leadership as project pilot to other test pilots assigned to the same flight test program. Provide the central point of contact for all pilot/operational issues throughout the program. Responsible for presenting the coordinated BFTC position on these issues. Review and provide inputs for flight manuals, flight manual supplements, pilot manuals and other technical engineering reports. Conduct briefing for company management reviews, FAA, Transport Canada and other foreign Certification Authorities or groups as necessary. Provides direct liaison with test pilot groups in FAA/Transport Canada on specific technical or schedule issues. Conduct developmental and certification flight tests on experimental airplanes.