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Boeing Company Manassas, Virginia:<BR /><p><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><em>Job Qualifications: (Pending contract award)</em></strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Aurora Flight Sciences is seeking both rotary-wing and fixed-wing flight test pilots to support the development of highly advanced autonomous aircraft systems. Aurora is developing the next generation of aircraft, both manned and unmanned, and is looking for outstanding pilots and engineers to lead our test programs. </span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">This job requires a combination of engineering and flight test skills. The candidate will take an active role in the development, test planning, and test execution of cutting-edge new technology and products. This is your opportunity to test, evaluate and influence the aircraft of the future. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><em>Specific Responsibilities:</em></strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Flight test pilots are actively engaged in the full test program for our manned and unmanned experimental aircraft, from development of a Test and Engineering Master Plan (TEMP) to test execution and reporting. Organization, strategic thinking, and planning skills are essential. This is a multi-disciplinary role that interacts with multiple internal and external organizations, so written and verbal communication skills are critical. Specific responsibilities for this position include:</span></span></span></p><ul><li><p><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Support development, operation and demonstration of autonomous aircraft systems.</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Serve as Pilot In Command of experimental / developmental aircraft.</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Lead and/or participate in system design and design reviews (commensurate with background engineering discipline).</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Develop test strategies, test plans and test procedures for the aerospace vehicles and components given systems requirements.</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Lead and/or participate in ground and flight test events as Test Conductor or Test Crew member.</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Collect and analyze test data and compile detailed test reports.</span></span></span></p></li></ul><p><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><em><strong>Qualifications:</strong></em></span></span></span></p><ul><li><p><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Graduate of recognized test pilot school (USAF TPS, USNTPS, NTPS, etc) required.</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Minimum 1500 hours flight time required</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">For rotary-wing applicants, significant multi-engine, heavy helicopter experience (S-76, H-60, H-53, H-1, etc) required</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">For fixed-wing applicants, 1000 hours multi-engine fixed wing flight time desired</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Strong technical foundation and skills in one or more of the following engineering disciplines:</span></span></span></p><ul><li><p><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Aerodynamics</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Mechanical / Structures</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Software</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Electrical</span></span></span></p></li></ul></li><li><p><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Must have direct experience in the conduct of ground and flight test of aerospace vehicles.</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Must have direct experience developing and/or reviewing test strategies. Test & Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPS); test objective definition, test procedure generation and review, test execution and test reporting.</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Be able to interface routinely with a multi-disciplined team to include military and government customers, team contractors and various subcontractors.</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Be independent and motivated; able to self-direct and manage time</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Be able to travel 20% of time to support CONUS activities</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Have excellent written and verbal communication skills</span></span></span></p></li></ul><p><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><em><strong>Minimum Requirements:</strong></em></span></span></span></p><ul><li><p><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">BS in physical science or engineering and a minimum of 6 years of professional experience.</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">MUST BE A US person (Government contracts, no clearance required)</span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Have, or have the ability to obtain, a 2<sup>nd</sup> class FAA medical certificate</span></span></span></p></li></ul><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><em><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">Aurora Flight Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer</span></strong></em></span></span></span></p>
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