| Test Pilot Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Test Pilot. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Test Pilot along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Test Pilot is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Senior Test Pilot, Test Pilot Manager, Pilot IV, Pilot III, Test Engineer II, Test Engineering Supervisor, Test Engineer I, Test Engineer IV, Test Engineer III |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Test Pilot |
| Pilots aircraft to test features and functionality and to ensure compliance with federal regulations and product specifications. Ensures operational functionality and pilot and passenger safety. Recommends changes to cockpit or aircraft to better meet the pilot's needs or to improve flight. Performs maneuvers and procedures to test features or modifications. May pilot demonstrations for officials or customers. May require a bachelor's degree. Requires FAA Commercial Pilot's License with necessary ratings. Typically reports to a manager. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. |
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| Also referred to as: Engineering Test Pilot III, Maintenance Test Pilot III |
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| Similar Jobs: Senior Test Pilot, Test Pilot Manager, Pilot IV, Pilot III, Test Engineer II, Test Engineering Supervisor, Test Engineer I, Test Engineer IV, Test Engineer III |
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| Level of Education: Test Pilot Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Test Pilot Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Test Pilot Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Aerospace & Defense, MFG Durable, Transportation | |
