Compensation Overview

$140,000 - $190,000Annually

+ Equity + Great Benefits

Junior, Mid, Senior

Brentwood, CA, USA

Requirements

At least 3-5 years participating directly in flight test operations
Fixed Wing (Part 61) and/or Rotorcraft (Part 141) certificate(s)
Intimate knowledge of General Operating and Flight Rules (14 CFR Part 91)
High proficiency in RC fixed wing, helicopter, and multirotor piloting
Experience operating new systems in a R&D environment
Able to adapt to rapidly shifting priorities and goals
Able to communicate clearly even under high pressure situations
Maintain focus during extended flight operations
Comfortable working in an outdoor environment, multiple days a week, where you may be exposed to rain, snow, and extreme heat or cold
Ability to travel and be deployed on projects domestic and international as needed

Responsibilities

Regularly participating in flight operation as safety pilot for our proof-of-concept aircraft
Organizing and leading the execution of flight tests, flight readiness reviews, and flight debriefs
Developing and maintaining flight manuals and supporting documentation necessary to operate the vehicles and participating in the development of company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
Perform flight test engineering duties including test card preparation, test direction, and other control room responsibilities
Organizing and leading flight test operations planning, logistics, and coordination with the appropriate airspace management authority for the test range
Providing operational feedback for the development and validation of aircraft CONOPs

As a UAS Test Pilot, you will contribute to the team responsible for flight testing our aircraft. You are excited at the prospect of working out in the field 4-5 days per week, building time and cycles on a novel aircraft system. You have a demonstrable passion for aviation in model aircraft, UAS, and/or crewed flight. This role requires a solid foundation of the basic principles of how aircraft fly (fixed wing and rotorcraft) and their subsystems.

This is an on-site, full-time, exempt role based out of our flight test facility in Byron, CA which will require occasional travel to our South San Francisco headquarters.

What you’ll own:

Regularly participating in flight operation as safety pilot for our proof-of-concept aircraft
Organizing and leading the execution of flight tests, flight readiness reviews, and flight debriefs
Developing and maintaining flight manuals and supporting documentation necessary to operate the vehicles and participating in the development of company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
Perform flight test engineering duties including test card preparation, test direction, and other control room responsibilities
Organizing and leading flight test operations planning, logistics, and coordination with the appropriate airspace management authority for the test range
Providing operational feedback for the development and validation of aircraft CONOPs

Our Ideal Candidate:

At least 3-5 years participating directly in flight test operations, with at least 50 hours experience with experimental or certification intent vehicles as primary test pilot
Fixed Wing (Part 61) and/or Rotorcraft (Part 141) certificate(s)
Intimate knowledge of General Operating and Flight Rules (14 CFR Part 91)
High proficiency in RC fixed wing, helicopter, and multirotor piloting
Experience operating new systems in a R&D environment
Able to adapt to rapidly shifting priorities and goals
Able to communicate clearly even under high pressure situations
Maintain focus during extended flight operations
Comfortable working in an outdoor environment, multiple days a week, where you may be exposed to rain, snow, and extreme heat or cold
Ability to travel and be deployed on projects domestic and international as needed

Bonus Points For:

Long-course graduate of a recognized test pilot school
FAA ATP License & CFIIFAA
Commercial Pilot License and Instrument Rating
Current FAA Class II Medical
Familiarity with FAR part 135
Flight test DER qualification
Experience with electric or hybrid electric aircraft
Basic mechanical and electrical integration skills
Background in risk analysis and mitigation

What’s in it for you:

Competitive pay + generous equity package
Comprehensive options for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Company-sponsored long and short term disability coverage
Retirement planning: 401(k) with company contribution + Roth IRA
3 months of fully paid parental leave
Highly flexible time off policy- that we actually want you to use!
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 support
A kind, diverse, and highly skilled team
Flexible work arrangements (we understand you have a personal life)

Elroy Air’s compensation package includes market competitive salary, equity for all full time roles, and great benefits. If you are located in the San Francisco Bay Area, our expected cash compensation for this role is $140,000 - $190,000. We are hiring for multiple levels and backgrounds so final offers may vary from the amounts listed based on experience, expertise, and other factors.

Elroy Air

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Elroy Air is developing the Chaparral VTOL aerial cargo platform, utilizing hybrid-electric powertrain and autonomous operations to enable high-throughput express shipping and support humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and rapid autonomous aerial resupply to troops. The system features rotor-based vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) and wing-based cruise flight technologies.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$106.5M

Headquarters

South San Francisco, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↓ -11%

1 year growth

↓ -19%

2 year growth

↑ 17%

INACTIVE