Test Pilot Manager jobs in San Jose, CA

Test Pilot Manager oversees pilots who test model aircraft to ensure compliance with federal regulations and product specifications. Determines if model is suitable for flying and testing. Being a Test Pilot Manager organizes scheduling for testing and for demonstrations for government officials or customers. Recommends changes to cockpit or aircraft to better meet the pilot's needs or to improve flight. Additionally, Test Pilot Manager assists engineering team in developing tests and maneuvers for test pilots. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to the head of a unit/department. The Test Pilot Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Test Pilot Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Experimental Test Pilot (Contract)
  • Reliable Robotics
  • Mountain View, CA OTHER
  • We're building safety-enhancing technology for aviation that will save lives. Automated aviation systems will enable a future where air transportation is safer, more convenient and fundamentally transformative to the way goods — and eventually people — move around the planet. We are a team of mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics and self-driving cars working to make this future a reality.


    As an Experimental Flight Test Pilot at Reliable Robotics, you will support the Vehicle Integration and Test team.  The Integration & Test team is responsible for all vehicle level installation and test efforts at Reliable Robotics. The team regularly ensures the proper function of mechanical, electrical, and flight control systems onboard the aircraft. In addition, the Integration & Test team has ownership over all ground and flight test operations within the organization. The team is composed of individuals familiar with experience developing experimental and certification products.   


    Responsibilities 


    In your role as a contract Experimental Test Pilot, you will assist the flight operations team in developing and safely executing flight test plans in support of Research and Development efforts. Your primary role will be to fly the aircraft in an onboard and remote configuration.  You’ll also have the opportunity to affect the Certification of an advanced autopilot system and Remote Ground Station. Throughout the development process, you will be instrumental in the execution of flight tests, data reviews, and proper operation of the system. 

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    Basic Success Criteria
    • 2500 total flight hours - Fixed Wing
    • FAA Commercial Pilot or ATP certificate
    • Currently have or able to obtain, a 2nd Class FAA Medical Certificate
    • Experience conducting tests on programs pursuing FAA Certification
    • 5 years of engineering, flight test, pilot, or other equivalent technical experience
    • Ability to support off-site travel to conduct development and certification flight testing


    Preferred Success Criteria
    • C208B Flight Experience
    • 500 hrs Turbo Prop
    • Flight test experience with new Autopilot and FMS Systems
    • Graduate of a Test Pilot School
    • Human-Machine interface design, test and evaluation experience
    • Certified Flight Instructor
    • Flight test experience in autonomous aircraft
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or other technical degree


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    Experimental Flight Test Pilots at Reliable Robotics will have an opportunity to test our autoflight system from the air, and from the control center. Come help us make this a reality. 


    The majority of flights currently take place near Mountain View, CA.  Must be able to support offsite flight testing campaigns in support of research and certification efforts.


    This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. An offer of employment will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to perform in compliance with U.S. export control laws.


    All applicants are asked to provide documentation that legally establishes status as a U.S. person or non-U.S. person (and nationalities in the case of a non-U.S. person). Where the applicant is not a U.S. person, meaning not a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or not otherwise permitted to access the export-controlled technology without U.S. government authorization, the Company reserves the right not to apply for an export license for such applicants whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code requires authorization and may decline to proceed with the application process and any offer of employment on that basis.


    At Reliable Robotics, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce.  As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, ancestry, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical conditions, national origin, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment and promotion is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.


    If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to work@reliable.co

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Flight Test Pilot
  • Pivotal
  • Palo Alto, CA FULL_TIME
  • Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly, the ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Senior Manager, Pilot Production
  • Gotion, Inc.
  • Fremont, CA FULL_TIME
  • Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Oversee day-to-day management of key production matrices (OEE, Yield, Production outputs) in the Pilot Pack line. Lead and manage a team of Manufacturing, Equipm...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Cleaner
  • Aware Manager
  • San Jose, CA CONTRACTOR
  • Cleaner We are looking for a Cleaner to take care of our facilities and carry out cleaning and maintenance duties. The goal is to keep our building in a clean and orderly condition. Responsibilities C...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Pilot
  • United States Air Force
  • Morgan Hill, CA FULL_TIME
  • COMMANDING THE SKIESWe employ some of the most advanced aircraft in the world to complete our missions and defend our country. Utilizing extraordinary skill and precision, Air Force Pilots push each a...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Pilot
  • United States Air Force
  • Fremont, CA FULL_TIME
  • COMMANDING THE SKIESWe employ some of the most advanced aircraft in the world to complete our missions and defend our country. Utilizing extraordinary skill and precision, Air Force Pilots push each a...
  • 1 Month Ago

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QA Automation lead/Architect
  • Info Way Solutions LLC
  • Fremont, CA
  • Title: QE Architect /Lead Location: Sunnyvale,CA Requirements: Bachelors or Masters in CS or related degrees. Minimum of...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Engineer, Diagnostics Test
  • Lucid Motors
  • Newark, CA
  • Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electr...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Compliance Testing Manager
  • MBK Search
  • Mountain View, CA
  • Job Title: Senior Compliance Testing Manager Location: Mountain View, California; San Diego, California Qualifications E...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Consultant - Group Disability SME (Group Benefits & FINEOS Implementation) - Remote
  • Cognizant
  • San Jose, CA
  • Senior Consultant – Group Disability SME (Group Benefits & FINEOS) Location: Remote Insurance Domain ABOUT US Cognizant ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Production Test Manager
  • Teradyne
  • San Jose, CA
  • We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mechanical Engineer
  • Optopax
  • San Jose, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Mechanical Engineer Optopax - San Jose, CA 95131 Overview: • Full time Mechanical and Op...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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#11883 - System Test Engineer Lead
  • Qualitest
  • Mountain View, CA
  • Project Starline is working on the next wave of machine learning (AI) driven telecommunication devices, that enable co-p...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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QA Automation Architect + Pre-sales
  • Jade Global
  • San Jose, CA
  • This billable role is supporting QA practice-specific Consulting, Advisory, Architecture activities in Sales, Pre-Sales ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 180.0 sq mi (466 km2), of which 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) (1.91%) is water, making it the fourth-largest California city by land area (after Los Angeles, San Diego and California City). San Jose lies between the San Andreas Fault, the source of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and the Calaveras Fault. San Jose is shaken by moderate earthquakes on average one or two times a year. These quakes originate just east of the city on...
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Income Estimation for Test Pilot Manager jobs
$191,150 to $298,634
San Jose, California area prices
were up 2.9% from a year ago

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