Full-Time

Experimental Test Pilot

Flight Test

Posted on 6/18/2024

Overair

Overair

11-50 employees

Develops electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft

Automotive & Transportation
Energy
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$150k - $200kAnnually

Senior

Orange, CA, USA

Full-time, on-site position.

Category
Aerodynamics
Flight Dynamics
Research & Development
Aerospace Engineering
Requirements
  • Graduate of a recognized Test Pilot School or equivalent level of experience as Test Pilot.
  • 5+ Years' experience as Experimental Test Pilot.
  • Familiar with standard flight test processes and procedures.
  • Experience with Uninhabited Aerial System (UAS) certification and testing.
  • Knowledge of the FAA civil certification process.
  • Knowledge of the FW/RW light transport, HEMS, and training missions.
  • Experience with Risk Management, including Hazard Identification and preparing Risk Assessments.
  • Hold a current CPL and CFI.
  • B.S. in an engineering discipline or related qualification.
Responsibilities
  • Pilot all Overair air vehicles.
  • Perform all normal test pilot related activities i.e., pre-flight preparation, briefings, debriefings, after flight reporting etc.
  • Ground and flight test planning.
  • Participate in the Overair Ground Control Station (GCS) development and implementation.
  • Perform workload, ergonomic, and handling quality assessments.
  • Work with company DER Test Pilots in developing certification methodologies, training concepts, simulators and related documentation.
  • Participate in the certification process with the FAA.
  • Formation flying, flight training, media demos.
  • Perform mission suitability assessments.
  • Participate in TRB, SRB and TRR as required.
  • Write flight test reports.
  • Assume safety oversight responsibility for ground and flight test operations.

Overair develops a tiltrotor electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft called Butterfly, aimed at providing safe, quiet, fast, and affordable on-demand transportation. The Butterfly can carry a pilot, five passengers, and their luggage, making it suitable for personal and business travel. It operates with a fully electric powertrain, producing zero emissions, which supports the shift towards sustainable transportation. The Butterfly features large propellers, excess power margins, and a design that allows it to hover with fewer propellers, enhancing its efficiency and safety. Unlike traditional aviation options, Overair focuses on the on-demand market, with a revenue model likely based on pay-per-ride services. The goal is to transform travel by offering a more efficient and environmentally friendly alternative.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$165.4M

Headquarters

Santa Ana, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-44%

1 year growth

-71%

2 year growth

-60%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Overair's partnerships with airports like DFW enhance its operational reach.
  • The completion of the Butterfly prototype marks a significant milestone for Overair.
  • Overair's SBIR contract with the US Navy boosts its technological credibility.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from aerospace giants like Boeing threatens Overair's market position.
  • Regulatory delays could impede Overair's market entry and growth.
  • High development costs may strain Overair's financial resources.

What makes Overair unique

  • Overair's Butterfly eVTOL features 20+ ft propellers, larger than competitors'.
  • The Butterfly can hover with only two of its four propellers, enhancing safety.
  • Overair's quad-redundant architecture ensures high reliability in key systems.

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