Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
PTO
vacation
Paid holidays
Parental leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Insurance
on-site clinic
pharmacy
Physical therapy
Licensed counselor
Employee Resource Groups
competitive salary
Job Description
Bell Textron Inc. is a leading global aerospace manufacturer specializing in the design and production of military and commercial rotorcraft. Known for its pioneering innovation in vertical lift technologies, Bell has a rich history of pushing the boundaries of aviation, from breaking the sound barrier with its experimental aircraft to developing advanced tiltrotor systems. Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, Bell plays a vital role in shaping the future of Army Aviation and commercial rotorcraft through continuous research, engineering excellence, and cutting-edge flight testing programs. The company prides itself on fostering a culture of innovation, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging employees to... Show More
Job Requirements
- Graduate of an SETP recognized test pilot school
- Bachelor's degree required, master's preferred
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with helicopter instrument rating
- Current FAA Class I or II medical certificate
- Minimum 2000 hours rotary wing flight time
- Minimum 1000 hours as pilot in command
- Three years vertical lift flight test experience
- Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Willingness to travel 25% internationally and domestically
- Experience in helicopter/tiltrotor systems integration
- Minimum 100 hours of developmental or experimental flight test time
- Strong communication and technical writing skills
- Proficiency in MS Office applications
Job Qualifications
- Graduate of an SETP recognized test pilot school
- Possess a Bachelor Degree (Masters Degree preferred)
- Minimum of an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Helicopter Instrument Ratings and current FAA Class I or II medical certificate
- Minimum of 2000 hours total time in rotary wing aircraft with not less than 1000 hours as pilot in command
- Three years experience in vertical lift flight test and systems development
- Experience with helicopter/tiltrotor system integration, systems testing, and human-machine interface assessments
- Minimum of 100 hours of developmental, engineering or experimental flight test time
- Must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent legal resident
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Technical writing skills to author/revise flight test plans and reports
- Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and adaptability to data management and analysis software
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally in support of test programs (25%)
- FAA Flight Test DER or ODA Unit Member experience
- Recent FAA certification experience and/or training
- Experience with Aircraft Production Testing
- FAA ATP Certificate, FAA CFI
- Significant tiltrotor experience desired
Job Duties
- Plan, execute and report on engineering and experimental test flights of new aircraft and/or systems
- Develop safe, effective and efficient test planning and execution, applying crew resource management principles with flight crew, telemetry engineers, ATC, chase aircraft, etc
- Provide critical input to the Flight Test Risk Management process in accordance with Bell Textron directives and FAA Order 4040.26
- Be a positive and constructive member of the test pilot team and project teams as assigned to maximize unity of effort and ensure successful accomplishment of the flight test program objectives
- Provide direction/recommendations relating to design, limitations, and procedures of developing aircraft relating to its operational effectiveness
- Perform as a consultant to management and as an external spokesman for Bell on major matters and programs
- Perform additional tasks and acquire varying responsibilities as appropriate
- Travel in support of flight test and flight operations
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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