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Experimental Test Pilot

Flight Test

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Overair

Overair

51-200 employees

Develops electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft

Energy
Automotive & Transportation
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$150k - $200kAnnually

Senior, Expert

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, likely using a pay-per-ride revenue model. The goal is to transform travel by offering a more efficient and environmentally friendly alternative.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$170M

Headquarters

Santa Ana, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-53%

1 year growth

-56%

2 year growth

-36%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Strategic partnerships with major entities like Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and the City of Arlington position Overair for significant market penetration.
  • The completion and upcoming flight testing of the full-scale Butterfly prototype mark critical milestones towards commercial viability.
  • The SBIR contract from the United States Navy to advance Individual Blade Control technology underscores Overair's innovative edge and potential for broader applications.

What critics are saying

  • The nascent eVTOL market is highly competitive, with numerous startups vying for dominance, which could dilute Overair's market share.
  • Regulatory hurdles and the need for extensive safety certifications could delay the commercial launch of the Butterfly.

What makes Overair unique

  • Overair's Butterfly eVTOL features 20+ ft propellers, which are twice as large as any other eVTOLs, providing superior lift and efficiency.
  • The Butterfly's quad-redundant architecture and ability to hover with only two of four propellers offer unmatched safety and reliability in the eVTOL market.
  • Overair's focus on zero-emission, fully electric powertrains aligns with the growing demand for sustainable and green transportation solutions.