Production Test Pilot / CFI Job 1088

Pilot-Rotary Wing | Menominee Michigan, USA Join Enstrom Helicopter in Menominee, Michigan, just 50 minutes north of Green Bay. Located along the shores of Lake Michigan, the Menominee/Marinette area is an outdoor paradise. At Enstrom, you will be part of a close-knit team where your work is seen and valued. As a proud U.S. manufacturer of FAA certified rotorcraft, we build nearly 90 of each helicopter in house. Our team enjoys a clean, growth focused environment with a Monday through Friday schedule. Job Description Position: Production Test Pilot / CFI Reports To: Director of Operations Status: Exempt Pay Range: $90,000 – $130,000 / Year Up to a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available Basic Worker Function Conduct production flight test of new aircraft. This entails following an approved procedure to test and adjust the aircraft, engines, avionics systems, and other related systems to ensure that the aircraft is in accordance with existing design and performance specifications. General Description of Tasks Conduct production acceptance flight tests of Enstrom helicopters to ensure the aircraft meets FAA certification standards. Debrief engineering and manufacturing personnel of ground and flight discrepancies and provide technical assistance to aid in resolving discrepancies and problems. Track & balance main rotor blade sets. Conduct pre/post maintenance flights of customer aircraft to determine airworthiness and compliance with FAA standards. Support Sales and Marketing by conducting demonstration flights. Adhere to production acceptance test procedures and company SOPs. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 1000 minimum helicopter flight hours as Pilot in Command. Current Rotorcraft FAA Commercial and CFI certificates. 5 years minimum Rotorcraft Commercial and/or flight test experience. A&P license. Ability to lift 50 lbs overhead. Qualifications FAA Commercial Rotorcraft (Helicopter) Pilot Certificate. Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) with helicopter experience. Minimum of 1000 helicopter flight hours. Production or acceptance flight test experience preferred. Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and airworthiness standards. Desired Rotorcraft Instrument Rating Rotorcraft CFII 250 minimum helicopter flight hours with each piston and turbine powerplants Previous Enstrom flight time Physical Requirements Able to sit for long periods during flight operations. Able to enter, exit, and operate aircraft in hangar and flight line areas. Able to lift up to 30 lbs occasionally. Adequate vision and hearing to safely operate aircraft. Able to perform preflight and postflight inspections. Must meet FAA medical requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr