Flight Test Pilot

Company: Jetson
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Jetson is a rapidly growing eVTOL company in the aeronautical industry. We are located in Italy and in the US. Our mission is to bring the world into the future by democratizing the skies allowing everyone to be a pilot. We envision a future filled with flying cars.We are recruiting globally to find the right candidates to join our international team.Our research and development centre is located in Arezzo, Tuscany with a team of experts.Jetson is currently looking for multiple Flight Test Pilots to join our Flight Operations team in Italy.General needs of the companyKey Responsibilities:

• Perform flight tests on Jetson ONE prototypes, acting as Pilot in Command and Remote Operator.
• Fly and evaluate the performance of new and modified vehicles.
• Communicate with R&D engineers and other team members to coordinate test flights.
• Conduct unmanned flights in category "specific" in non-standard scenarios.
• Develop critical documentation including the Flight Operations Manual (FOM), Pilot Operating Handbook, Emergency Procedures, and Specific Operation Risk Assessment (SORA).
• Demonstrate vehicle performances through flight showcases and trials.Who you are:

• Hold a VDS Helicopter License and or EASA a PPL(H) or CPL(H).
• Hold a UAS A2 or a STS category "specific" for RPIC.Recommended:
  • Proven experience as a test pilot.
  • Knowledge of VDS regulations and legislation.
  • Familiarity with EASA regulations related to UAS (SORA).
  • Possession of a PPL (H) or CPL (H) license.
  • Previous experience in drafting documentation for aircraft operations such as Flight Operations Manual, Pilot Operating Handbook (POH), and Training Syllabus.
  • Proficiency in English.
  • Access to opportunities in the realm of electric aviation and EVTOL.Collaborate with an international team in a cutting-edge work setting.An opportunity to be part of the next big thing in the history of aviation.We look forward to receiving your resume in English. If you want to discover more about Jetson, take another look at our website
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