Head of Flight Testing

Company: Skyways
Location: Austin
Posted on: September 22, 2022

Job Description:

At Skyways we are building a new form of air transportation. Some people call it the flying car. We believe fully autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles represent a unique opportunity to move things and ultimately people in new, more efficient ways. Our strategy to get there is completely different than the rest of the industry. Skyways is a startup based in Austin TX. We are backed by some of the most respected investors in Silicon Valley including YCombinator . Although we consider ourselves early-stage, we already have vehicles in production and in the hands of paying customers . Come join us and work on a transportation revolution to advance our civilization! We are growing and looking for a Head of Flight Testing. This is a unique opportunity to own the entire Flight Test program at Skyways. If you are passionate about aviation, keep reading! Responsibilities

• Ensure safe flight operations
• Ensure safe flight operations (we really mean it!)
• Design a Flight Test program by working with the team to identify requirements
• Write flight test plans
• Use simulator to evaluate test plans and risk
• Plan and execute flights
• Produce post-flight reports
• Participate in improving flights, flight testing processes, automation and reliability
• Write flight ops related documentation
• Help with the regulatory work
• Help to build, maintain and repair the hardware
• Hire other aviation enthusiasts to grow the Flight Test Team Requirements
  • BSc. or MSc. in engineering or flight school
  • PPL (minimum), preferred: Commercial, Multi, ATPL
  • FAA Medical Certificate (or ability to get one)
  • More than 500 flight-hrs
  • Experience with > 55lb UAVs
  • Able to carry 50lbs and work outside for extended periods of time
  • Willing to spend the majority of your time away from your desk

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