Test pilot Job at Archer, San Jose, CA

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  • Archer
  • San Jose, CA

Job Description

Full job description

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

What you'll do:

  • Write test plans and test reports in support of experimental and certification test flights of an eVTOL aircraft and its systems
  • Demonstrate safe, effective and efficient test execution
  • Coordinate the day to day execution of the test campaign with flight test engineering, certification and maintenance
  • Develop aircraft operational procedures to be contained in the aircraft flight manual
  • Develop aircraft training requirements and procedures
  • Make recommendations as to the operational effectiveness of aircraft
  • Support human factors studies and report writing

What you need:

  • Must be a graduate of an approved test pilot school
  • Minimum of an FAA commercial instrument rating
  • Minimum of 2000 hours total time with not less than 1000 hours as pilot in command and possess a current FAA Class I or II medical certificate.
  • Minimum of 100 hours of developmental, engineering or experimental flight test time
  • Must be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally in support of flight test
  • Experience with FAA airworthiness certification flight test programs and requirements
  • Experience writing certification test plans and reports
  • Knowledge of FAA regulations, guidance, and industry standards
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Experience in vertical lift flight test and systems development
  • Designated Engineering Representative, Part 23 preferred
  • Knowledge of FAA Part 23 aircraft regulations and ASTMs

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $216,000-$270,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer's People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.
Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.
Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.

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