Chief Test Pilot

Job Description

Raytheon Chief Test Pilot
Broughton
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chief Test Pilot (CTP) to lead the Raytheon UK Flight Test Organisation to support the AISR Team design, integrate, test and deliver Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems into service.
Reporting to the Head of Engineering in AISR, the Chief Test Pilot has overall responsibility for Raytheon UK’s Flight Test Organisation (FTO)/Flight Operations Department (FOD).
The CTP will be required to be an MAA and CAA post holder. CTP responsibilities are to ensure that all flight operations are appropriately authorised, conducted safely by experienced and trained individuals, and in compliance to the approved procedures, flight test permit and regulations.
This role requires knowledge of the full spectrum of aircraft flight operations.
Required to undertake production and Flight Testing as well as normal flight operations such as continuation training or ferry flights.
The FTO/FOD is based at Broughton and includes a Test Pilot, a Flight Test Engineer and various subcontract or customer supplied test pilots or trials engineers as required. Flight testing is performed under a variety of civil and military approvals, namely; CAA ‘B’ Conditions, EASA Permit to Fly, or MAA CFAOS. Whilst the significant majority of flight test hours have historically been gained through mission system testing, developmental / Cat 1 testing has featured and may feature significantly in the near future.
Candidates will need experience and qualification commensurate with this level of test flying.
The Chief Test Pilot will:
Ensure all flying operations are conducted in accordance with the Flight Operations Manual and other relevant applicable regulations.
Ensure that Flight Tests are conducted within applicable limitations or requirements as appropriate to the aircraft type, modification or test to be conducted, as defined by the Design Organisation (DO)
Identify the Test and Evaluation requirements from Design Reviews to ensure that they are within the capability and scope of the RSL Test & Evaluation personnel
Have approval authority for the content, conduct and execution of Flight Test Schedules (FTS) and Sortie Flight Test Plans (SFTP)
Have approval authority for the management of personnel on board the aircraft for the purpose of the test
Authorise individual test flights or delegate authorisation in an approved manner to a TP, in accordance with the Flight Operations Manual
Ensuring that all Post Flight documentation is generated at the earliest opportunity, and appropriately distributed following satisfactory completion of one or a series of Test Flights pertaining to an individual Flight Test Schedule
Ensuring that the organisation is in compliance with the regulations
Administer MAA CFAOS exposition and associated procedures
Maintain currency and competency as a pilot/test pilot iaw the Flight Operations Manual and other applicable regs
Attend safety reviews, meetings and boards when required
Ensure manuals are updated as regulations alter.
Be responsible for, report on and manage the careers of personnel in the FTO.
Required Skills/Qualifications:
Appropriate educational background.
Experience of aircraft flight operations
Understanding of Civil and Military Flying Regulations
Ability to work with all levels of management
Ability to work confidently under pressure
Strong leadership skills
Communication and presentation skills
Current multi-engine Type rating (King Air and/or Global Express would be an advantage).
Graduate of one of the 4 recognised Test Pilots Schools as a Test Pilot
Suitable Pilot experience in Production and Flight test
EASA CPL or ATPL with Cat 1 flight test endorsement
EASA Class 1 Medical or equivalent
Eligible for or Holder of current SC security clearance (RSL will sponsor as required)
For further details on Raytheon AISR visit - https://www.raytheon.com/uk/capabilities/raytheon-in-the-uk/airborneisr
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