Test Pilot - SME (Aviation)

SUMMARY

The Test Pilot SME requires extensive experience as an FAA Flight Test Pilot (or equivalent civilian industry experimental test pilot credentials) with direct experience working within an AIR office on complex aircraft certification projects.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays. 

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.  

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS 

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Must be able to obtain a customer clearance for access to facilities, equipment and property. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Bachelors degree and and twenty (20) + years experience conducting an exhaustive review of related regulations, guidance, or policy; or equivalent combination of education/experience.

Airline Transport Pilot, Airplane Multi-Engine Land

A320, A350, B-727, B-737, B-777, B-787, DA-2000, DA-2EASy, DA-7X,

DA-EASy, EMB-550, ERJ-170, ERJ-190, FK-28, L-382, L-382J

Flight Instructor, Airplane ME Land, Instrument Airplane, Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS)

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Test Pilot SME requires extensive experience as an FAA Flight Test Pilot (or equivalent civilian industry experimental test pilot credentials) with direct experience working within an AIR office on complex aircraft certification projects.

Must be able to demonstrate a proven track record of evaluating flight test plans for large transport category aircraft, with specific expertise in evaluating advanced flight deck automation, human-machine interfaces, and flightpath management systems.

Have extensive experience reading, interpreting, and applying complex FAA certification rules, flight test guides, and policy relevant to minimum flightcrew determinations, including a deep working knowledge of 14 CFR § 25.1523, Appendix D to Part 25, and associated ACs.

Have direct experience in evaluating pilot workload dynamics from a flight test perspective, conducting or participating in workload-focused testing, and identifying technical gaps for human factors and engineering data in existing guidance, processes, and data for minimum flightcrew determinations during the aircraft certification process related to workload evaluations.

Experience with supporting the execution of the regulatory and flight test data reviews, development of survey and semi-structured interview questions, and the structural design, beta testing, and refinement of the research plan.

The SME may be required to travel and assist with the active evaluation and beta testing of the research plan.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

EOE including Disability/Vet 

*Please note, that this position is contingent upon the award or funding. The essential duties, experience, education requirements, and salary are subject to change.* 

The estimated pay range for this role is $89/hr to $91/hr, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience. 

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 

• Medical 

• Dental 

• Vision 

• 401(k) 

• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance 

• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D 

• Legal-Aid Program 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays 

• Training and Development Opportunities 

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).