Pilot to Special Mission Flight Test Organization

Arbetsbeskrivning

Your role

SAAB Special Mission and Regional Aircraft Flight Test Organization in Linköping, is pleased to announce an opening for a talented, motivated fixed wing Flight Test Pilot.

Duties will include flying at least one of aircraft types operated by Saab AB, Bombardier Global 6000, Saab 2000, Saab 340 or Learjet-35 as well as Saab 2000 AEW&C, Saab 340 AEW&C and Saab Globaleye. The position may also include work away from home base.

Depending on your background, training towards EASA Category II or Category I Test Pilot Rating in one of the internationally recognized and EASA approved Test Pilot Schools will be provided to the prospective applicant.

Previous Aeronautical Engineering Skills or degree is meritorious.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Plan, execute and report on engineering and experimental test flights of new or modified aircraft and/or systems.
* Demonstrate safe, effective, and efficient test planning and execution, applying crew resource management principles with flight crew, telemetry engineers, ATC, chase aircraft, etc.
* Be a positive and constructive member of the test pilot team and project teams as assigned to maximize unity of effort and ensure successful accomplishment of the test program.
* Make recommendations as to operational effectiveness of systems, aircraft handling qualities and design improvements.
* Establish a proper liaison between the Flight Test Department and the other Engineering Departments
* Create and review aircraft certification documentation, including certification plans, data, and reports
* Prepare and/or review Pilot Operating Handbooks and Flight Manuals
* Perform additional tasks and acquire varying responsibilities as appropriate.

Your profile

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

* EASA ATPL(A) Pilot Certificate
* Minimum of 3000 hours total time
* Minimum of 1500 hours on Part 25 Aircraft
* Minimum 1000 hours as Pilot in Command
* EASA Class I medical certificate
* English Language Proficiency - At Least Level 5
* Obtain and Maintain Security Clearance
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work with design engineers, flight test crews, and maintenance personnel
* Must be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally in support of test programs



PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Graduate of an approved test pilot school, EASA CAT I or CAT II Test Pilot Rating
* Bachelors/Masters Degree in Aeronautical Engineering or other Technical Engineering Area
* Minimum of 100 hours of developmental, engineering, or experimental flight test time
* Strong preference for candidates with documented EASA CS-23/25/ development and certification experience

This position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations around/of security protection. For positions requiring security clearance additional obligations on citizenship may apply.

What you will be part of

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 19,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable and more equitable world. Read more about us here

The Aeronautics business area is an innovative supplier of world-class aircraft systems, advanced aerostructures, and a wide range of support solutions within civil and military aviation. The business area researches, develops, and produces military aviation systems. We are building for the future through research and studies into innovative flight systems and the further development of our products. Read more about us here

By joining Aeronautics, you will be a part of a diverse, collaborative and supportive organisation with an emphasis on professional growth and work-life balance. You will work in an innovative and vibrant workplace, while having the opportunity to develop a long-term, fulfilling career.

Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and that the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

Send us Your resumé together with Your application in either Swedish or English.

Saab is a company with a strong people-orientation. We offer a friendly work environment where we support and help each other to be at our best. Continuous learning, career & talent development and employee well-being are examples of areas where we always put the strongest effort to offer great opportunities.

Sammanfattning

  • Arbetsplats: Saab AB
  • 1 plats
  • Tills vidare
  • Heltid
  • Fast månads- vecko- eller timlön
  • Publicerat: 2 februari 2023
  • Ansök senast: 2 mars 2023

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