Our mission at Skyryse is nothing less than a new era in flight, where fatalities are nearly zero, piloting any aircraft is simple and safe, and the sky is accessible to all. SkyOS, our industry-first universal operating system for flight, provides any airplane or helicopter with a fly-by-wire flight management solution that significantly reduces the complexity of flying. Skyryse One, our first production aircraft powered by SkyOS, was unveiled in 2024 and features the simplest, safest, and most intuitive flight controls in general aviation.
TEST PILOT - VENTURA COUNTY, CA
As a Test Pilot within the Operations team at Skyryse you will possess strong aviation skills, a keen sense of safety, superior customer service skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of people, often in highly stressful situations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Execute experimental flight tests in a rotorcraft helicopter
Coordinate with flight test engineers to develop test plans, test cards, and test procedures given requirements from the engineering team
Develop and maintain flight manuals, operations, checklists and procedures
Lead and/or participate in safety of flight and flight readiness review boards
Complete all required documentation in accordance with established company and FAA procedures
Maintain flying currency and proficiency in multiple different aircraft types
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of Navy Test Pilot School, Empire Test Pilot School, or equivalent high-level formal course, or possess 5+ years of direct flight-test experience
FAA Class II Medical
Team player with excellent communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of a formal test pilot school (USAF TPS, USNTPS, NTPS, etc.)
Three years of test pilot experience on developmental flight test programs
1000+ PIC total rotorcraft helicopter flight hours
Rotorcraft-Helicopter commercial pilot license
WHY SKYRYSE?
The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility
$175,000 - $250,000 salary
Valuable stock option plan
Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually. PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.
A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!
WE WELCOME ALL
Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
