Flight Test Pilot

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Sr. Flight Test Pilot

POSITION SUMMARY:
Support the Flight Operations Lead Engineer and the overall product development Integrated Product
Team (IPT) in support of aircraft development, company, and certification flight tests. This position will
entail the preparation of flight test cards, participation in pre/post flight briefings, execution of test flights
and documention of test results. Preparation of Flight Test Plans, Type Inspection Authorizations (TIA),
Type Inspection Reports (TIR), and Pilot Operating Handbooks (POH).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Act as pilot-in-command for Piper experimental test operations aircraft during the conduct of flight
test activities related to the development and certification of Piper products
• Coordinate project specific flight and ground crew logistics including pre-flight briefings, post-flight
briefings, duty day restrictions, travel, transportation, and, especially, test hazard mitigation
requirements
• Conduct research, development and certification flight tests, to assure test aircraft comply with
company requirements and/or applicable Civil and Federal Aviation Regulations (CAR and FAR).
• Create, revise, review, and approve technical and compliance documents subject to the Piper ODA
• Prepare Pilot Operating Handbooks (POH) and Flight Manuals.
• Support the Piper safety management system and participate in related activities
• Liaise with other departments as the Experimental Flight Test subject matter expert
• Mentor less experienced flight test pilots
• Complete required initial and recurrent safety training
• Participate in general IPT project meetings as required during the development of a specific project
• Support the IPT, as required, in the preparation of material for presentation at design and program
reviews

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