Engineering Flight Test Pilot Principal

Cirrus Aircraft
Full Time Duluth, Minnesota Engineers
Posted:
June 19, 2026
Location:
Duluth, Minnesota, United States

Job Description

Job Summary

The Flight Test Pilot, Principal is a senior technical role responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and analysis of flight test programs for complex aerospace vehicles and systems. This position involves high-level coordination, ensuring regulatory compliance, leading large-scale testing efforts, and contributing to the continuous improvement of testing methodologies. As a key technical authority, the Flight Test Pilot Principle plays a pivotal role in ensuring the success of critical flight test operations. This role requires expertise in experimental flight testing to support aircraft development and regulatory compliance.


Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

  • Acts as the Platform Lead Flight Test Pilot and provides technical oversight of all platform flight test projects.

  • Maintain a high level of pilot proficiency in both jet and propeller aircraft models.

  • Safely conduct experimental fl...
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    Job Overview

    Job Type: Full Time
    Location: Duluth, United States
    Posted: June 19, 2026
    Deadline: July 29, 2026