Position:
Production Test Pilot / CFIReports To: Director of Operations
Status: Exempt
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIESConduct production flight test of new aircraft. This entails following an approved procedure to test and adjust the aircraft, engines, avionics systems, and other related systems to ensure that the aircraft is in accordance with existing design and performance specifications.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct production acceptance flight tests of Enstrom helicopters to ensure the aircraft meets FAA certification standards.
- Debrief engineering and manufacturing personnel of ground and flight discrepancies and provide technical assistance to aid in resolving discrepancies and problems.
- Track & balance main rotor blade sets.
- Conduct pre/post maintenance flights of customer aircraft to determine airworthiness and compliance with FAA standards.
- Support Sales and Marketing by conducting demonstration flights.
- Adhere to production acceptance test procedures and company SOPs.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES• 1000 minimum helicopter flight hours as Pilot in Command
• Current Rotorcraft FAA Commercial and CFI certificates
• 5 years minimum Rotorcraft Commercial and/or flight test experience
• A&P license
• Ability to lift 50 lbs overhead
DESIRED
• Rotorcraft Instrument Rating
• Rotorcraft CFII
• 250 minimum helicopter flight hours with each piston and turbine powerplants
• Previous Enstrom flight time