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GE Aerospace Senior Distinguished Staff - Test Pilot in Victorville, California
Job Description Summary
You will serve as a senior engineering test pilot, acting as pilot-in-command of the GE Aerospace B747-400 flying testbed during developmental flight test of commercial aircraft engines. In this role you will assist the Chief Test Pilot in the execution of aircraft engine testing, including test planning, risk mitigation, test flight execution, and test reporting.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
Maintain currency and proficiency as pilot-in-command of the GE Aerospace B747-400 flying testbed
Provide leadership and guidance during test planning and risk mitigation processes
Safely, effectively, and efficiently execute developmental test flights in accordance with commercial turbofan engine program objectives
Assist in the reporting of test results to clearly communicate findings and to promote safe and effective operation of GE Aerospace products during service with customers
Provide leadership, experience, and knowledge to proactively identify and solve technical problems
Stay current and involved in the aerospace industry developments and regulatory initiatives to ensure state-of-the-art competitiveness
Required Qualifications:
Graduate of a formal test pilot school (full course), i.e., U.S. Naval Test Pilot School, U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, Empire Test Pilot School, EPNER, or National Test Pilot School
FAA Airline Transport Pilot certificate: airplane, multi-engine, land
A minimum of 3,000 hours total pilot time
A minimum of 1,500 hours pilot-in-command time in multi-engine turbine aircraft (single-engine military jet experience acceptable)
Minimum 5 years of developmental flight test experience as a test pilot
Desired Characteristics:
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
Master of Science degree in an engineering or physical science discipline from an accredited college or university
B747-400 type rating
B747-400 flight test experience
FAA 1st class medical or the ability to acquire one
Strong technical and analytical capability
Strong oral and written communications skills
English proficient (no restrictions)
Post-maintenance check flight experience
International aircraft ferry experience
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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