Senior Test Pilot
Job Summary
Job Description
As a Senior Test Pilot at Wisk, you will be involved in testing and certifying new all-electric aircraft. You will collaborate with Test Pilots, Flight Test Engineers, and system engineers to validate a new aircraft design. Your responsibilities include developing test plans following SMS processes, supporting test program scheduling, participating in flight test execution, writing test reports, and updating program documents like Aircraft Flight Manuals. This role requires working on-site at the Hollister office.
Must have:
- 5+ years test pilot experience in fixed/rotary-wing aircraft.
- FAA Commercial Pilot or ATP certificate (Fixed or Rotary Wing).
- FAA Second Class Medical certificate.
- Bachelors of Science degree in a relevant field.
- Capability to inform vehicle design.
Good to have:
- Experience with FAA/TCCA/EASA Certification programs.
- Unmanned aircraft flight test experience.
- Electric Propulsion test experience.
- Both Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing flight test experience.
- Human-to-vehicle interface design experience.
- Formal formation flying training.
- Masters degree in a relevant field.
- Familiarity with MBSE processes.
Perks:
- Great work environment.
- Competitive base salary.
- Annual bonus.
- Long term incentive.
- 401K.
- Health benefits.
- 9 off Fridays.
- Flexible vacation time off.
- 11 company holidays.
- Commuter assistance.
- Education assistance.
- Free catered lunches.
- Flight lessons.
- Wellness allowances.
- Snacks, drinks.
- Employee referral bonus.
- Charitable giving match.
- Patent bonus program.
2 skills required
Job Details
At Wisk, we're transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight. We are a passionate team working together toward a sustainable future, solving high-impact problems that have never been solved before. By delivering everyday flight for everyone, we're making it possible to spend less time getting there and more time being there. If you want to be part of shaping the future of mobility, then read on!
We are looking for a Senior Test Pilot to join us in testing and certifying a new class of all-electric aircraft. As a member of the Flight Test team, you will be working closely with other Test Pilots and Flight Test Engineers as well as cognizant systems engineers and the certification group to validate and verify a revolutionary new aircraft design.
Wisk recognizes the challenges that the UAM industry faces with regards the certification path for our vehicles. We are taking a pragmatic approach to this task and consequently are looking for experienced flight test personnel to join our talented team to make the certification process as efficient and effective as possible.
Your role will involve developing test plans following SMS processes to complete Test Hazard Analyses . You will support test program scheduling, participate in flight test execution as a Test Pilot, and write test reports to a standard required by certification authorities. You will also support writing and updating program documents including Aircraft Flight Manuals and Standard Operating Procedures.
Due to the nature of the work required for this position, this is an onsite opportunity. You will be required to work from our Hollister office.
Requirements:
- 5+ years experience as a test pilot or flight test engineer in flight testing fixed/rotary-wing aircraft or similar complex aerospace systems.
- FAA Commercial Pilot or ATP certificate (Fixed or Rotary Wing)
- Minimum FAA Second Class Medical certificate
- Bachelors of Science degree in a relevant engineering or technical field
- Capability to work within the engineering organization to inform vehicle design early, rather than identifying problems later in the development process.
Desired:
- Experience conducting flight test on program pursuing FAA/TCCA/EASA Certification
- Unmanned aircraft flight test experience
- Electric Propulsion test experience
- Both Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing flight test experience
- Human-to-vehicle interface design, test and evaluation experience
- Formal formation flying training
- Masters degree in a relevant engineering or technical field
- Familiarity with MBSE processes
$135,000 - $158,800 a year
Compensation and Benefits:
In addition to offering a great work environment and the opportunity to be part of the team making electric autonomous flight a reality, at Wisk, we offer excellent total rewards which include a competitive base salary, annual bonus, long term incentive, 401K, health benefits and much more.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay Range the Company expects to pay: $135,000 - $158,800 per year - The starting base salary within this range for this role varies based on factors such as your geographical location, and your relevant job-related experience that is consistent with a business necessity.
We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those from marginalized or underrepresented groups in the tech industry and aerospace, to apply for our job openings. We consider every candidate who shares our passion for making the impossible possible, even if they may not strictly meet all preferred requirements. We firmly believe that a diverse range of perspectives can profoundly influence both our product and our company culture.
Wisk HQ is located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 9 off Fridays for full-time employees throughout the year, flexible vacation time off, 11 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately, commuter assistance, and education assistance. And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, and more.
To all recruitment agencies: Wisk Aero does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Wisk Aero employees, or any other organization location. Wisk Aero is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. Wisk Aero provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wisk Aero abides by applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Wisk Aero is an E-Verify employer.
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