Flight Test Director

JT4 is seeking a Flight Test Director / Flight Test Conductor for its Edwards Air Force Base location in California.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning, test reporting, and scheduling mission requirements for ground and flight tests by developing and maintaining flight test support materials including flight/ground test cards.
• Determine and communicate aircraft test and configuration requirements to the responsible discipline engineering, maintenance, and flight operations teams to ensure aircraft readiness.
• Conduct test missions from a control room.
• Perform Test Conductor duties after all qualification criteria have been met.
• Lead the control room team, test mission briefings, and post-flight debriefs.
• Individual will also become a Unit Test Safety Officer (UTSO), reviewing, editing, and signing off on flight test safety plans.

As a Flight Test Conductor, your typical day may include any of the following:

• Collaborating across a broad spectrum of individuals and disciplines.
• Developing plans for upcoming testing.
• Briefing and conducting ground and flight testing in a Mission Control Room (MCR) and debriefing the test team.
• Evaluating test results and working to resolve any issues encountered. Leading and implementing process improvements to increase test efficiency.

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and minimum 3 years of related test conduct experience or have an accredited Master of Science in Engineering with at least 2 years of related Test Conductor experience.
• Must possess a well-established, substantial, professional reputation in one or more of the principal technical disciplines of the Company.
• Must demonstrate the ability to direct technical operations personnel in the project.
• Must use excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in day-to-day project activities as well as in briefing customers and in writing reports and proposals.
• Must possess planning/organizing skills and have a working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools.
• Must have a valid, current state driver's license.
• Must have and maintain an active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligible.
• Overtime, non-standard shifts, and weekend work may be required in order to support test schedules.
• Minimal travel may be required as part of duties.

Desired Skills:

• Above average and effective communication and coordination skills.
• Experience and understanding of control room conduct, principles of Situational Awareness, and Crew Resource Management (CRM).
• Ability to interface with all levels of Combined Test Force (CTF) management including Program Managers, Engineers, Test Conductors, and military personnel.
• Innovative mindset is an absolute plus for this opportunity.
• Airmanship skills (prior military flying as a Pilot, FTE, and/or FAA general aviation flying experience).
• Graduate of a recognized Test Pilot School (USAF TPS, Navy TPS, EPNER, ETPS, NTPS, etc.).

SALARY

The expected salary range for this position is $130K-$185K annually.

Note: The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4 LLC considers factors such as (but not limited to) responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Benefits Active on Day 1
  • Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match
    • JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution
    • 100% Immediate Vesting

ABOUT US

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.