Skyryse
Experimental Test Pilot
$175K–$250K
Camarillo, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 2, 2026
- Location
- Camarillo, CA
Camarillo, California, United States - Experience
- 1,000+ hours of Pilot in Command flight time in Rotorcraft; preferred: 5+ years of direct flight-test experience as an alternative to the listed formal course, and three years of test pilot experience on developmental flight test programs.
- Education
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering or other engineering discipline.
About the job
Conduct experimental rotorcraft flight tests and translate flight results into actionable engineering insights, test plans, manuals, and procedures.
What you'll do
- Execute experimental flight tests in rotorcraft helicopters and coordinate with Flight Test Engineers on test strategies and procedures.
- Develop and maintain flight manuals, operations materials, checklists, and procedures; complete documentation to FAA standards.
- Lead or participate in safety-of-flight and flight-readiness reviews, maintaining proficiency across aircraft platforms.
What they ask for
- 1,000+ hours of Pilot in Command flight time in Rotorcraft
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering or another engineering discipline
- FAA Class II Medical
- Team player with excellent communication skills
Nice to have
- Graduate of Navy Test Pilot School, Empire Test Pilot School, or equivalent formal course; or 5+ years of direct flight-test experience
- Three years of test pilot experience on developmental flight test programs; Rotorcraft-Helicopter commercial pilot license
Pay
$175,000 - $250,000 USD base salary
Tools
FAA
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