Test Pilot, Avionics Engineering; Onsite - KCID
Listed on 2025-12-02
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer
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Location:
HIA
32:
Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
Date Posted:
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HIA
32:
Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance:
None/Not Required
Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced flight test pilot to support the development and certification of its cutting edge avionics product lines. This position is responsible for the development, planning, execution and reporting of flight test activities.
This is an onsite position based at the Eastern Iowa Airport located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
What you will do:
- Performs the duties of pilot-in-command (PIC) or second-in-command (SIC) on company owned or operated aircraft.
- Coordinate with other engineering teams to prepare flight test plans and reports necessary to show compliance to applicable requirements.
- Perform and witness ground/flight tests to verify procedures are followed and valid data is captured.
- Finds compliance to regulations in accordance with your authorization/discipline.
- Utilize proper risk management to ensure flights are conducted with acceptable levels of safety and that hazards are identified and either mitigated or eliminated.
- Participate in research and development activities to advance the maturity and safety of company products.
- Contributes to the overall operation of the flight test operations department.
- Remain current and qualified in multiple aircraft as assigned based on project needs.
- Successfully participate in and apply learning from company-sponsored training.
- Use your professionalism and sound judgment
- Maintain the highest degree of objectivity
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience.
- This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..62
- Commercial Pilot AMEL with an Instrument Rating.
- Minimum of 2000 hours TT, 1500 Multi-engine.
- FAA First-Class Medical certificate.
- Previous flight experience in a multi-crew turbine aircraft.
- Ability to travel worldwide without restriction.
- Knowledge of engineering flight test or FAA Part 23/25 certification.
- Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with Multi-engine Land.
- FAA DER/ODA UM Flight Test Pilot credentials (to include Auto Flight Control authority)
- Challenger 604 and/or Challenger 350 type rating (with 200 hours in Type)
- International operating experience
- 2000 hours PIC/100 hours in the past 12 months
What we offer:
BENEFITS:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a…
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