Flight Test Team Lead
Executive Recruiting Group · San Luis Obispo, California, United States · Posted Jun 10, 2026
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We are seeking a Flight Test Team Lead to accelerate the development and testing of our new advance air mobility vehicle. This person will lead the flight test engineering and operations team to safely perform the on-ground and in-flight duties in support of the passenger transport aircraft intended to partake in the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) / Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and future product development.
Responsibilities:
Day-to-day management of the flight test team members including pilots and engineers by maintaining a schedule of tasks and deliverables
Apply collaborative approach with to flight test team to execute flying onboard experimental aircraft and/or unmanned flying vehicle operation as a crewvmember following appropriate training.
Communication and coordination of efforts relating to testing activities with all other disciplines
Test documentation and reporting, including technical review and generation of test plans, instructions, test limitations and post flight reports.
Coordination of test aircraft and experimental equipment configuration for test.
Conduct and implement safety and risk mitigation procedures as defined by company policies, and compliance with FAA Regulations (be familiar with FAA Order 4040.26B).
Ensure test team is adequately trained for the appropriate missions including manned and unmanned aircraft operations and telemetry room staff.