Senior V-BAT Air Vehicle Operator, Production Flight Test (R4844)

Serve as the Air Vehicle Operator during production, acceptance, regression, and troubleshooting flights.

Safely operate the aircraft throughout all phases of flight in accordance with approved procedures, limitations, and test cards.

Conduct mission planning, preflight preparation, system configuration, and post-flight activities.

Review aircraft records, configurations, maintenance status, weather, airspace, and operational risk before flight.

Coordinate with flight test engineers, maintainers, production personnel, and other members of the flight crew.

Identify abnormal system behavior and support real-time troubleshooting during ground and flight operations.

Accurately document flight results, aircraft discrepancies, test-card completion, and operational observations.

Support the creation and disposition of nonconformance reports, corrective actions, and retest requirements.

Participate in flight briefs, debriefs, safety reviews, and operational risk assessments.

Provide clear feedback to engineering and production teams regarding aircraft performance, system functionality, and recurring issues.

Maintain proficiency and qualification on assigned aircraft, ground-control systems, and operating procedures.

Support aircraft delivery, customer acceptance activities, demonstrations, and field operations as required.

Assist with the development and improvement of checklists, test procedures, training materials, and flight-test processes.

Maintain a professional, safety-focused work environment and exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions exist.

Work flexible schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, or extended shifts, based on weather and production requirements.

Minimum of 2000 documented unmanned flight hours or 1000 manned flight hours

Experience conducting production acceptance flights, developmental testing, operational testing, or customer acceptance testing.

Knowledge of aircraft maintenance documentation, quality systems, and nonconformance-reporting processes.

Experience operating in controlled, restricted, or special-use airspace.

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

Ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Class II Medical Certificate

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD security clearance

Ability to pass background check, drug screening, and customer-required medical/dental screenings

Willingness to travel up to 25% in support of CONUS and OCONUS test events and/or deployments

Proven ability to lead and operate independently in small teams, including in austere or high-tempo environments

Strong aviation judgment, decision-making, and risk management skills