Test Pilot - Honda Research Institute USA

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Honda Research Institute USA (HRI-US) is at the cutting edge of Honda's research and development activities. Inspired by Honda's global slogan - The Power of Dreams - we pursue emerging technologies and bring them into reality to make people happy, even as we are engaged daily in highly scientific, pioneering work. We realize that dreams don't co me from organizations, systems, or money. They come from people, and we seek people who have such challenging spirits to work with us.

Test Pilot

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Test Pilot

Job Number: P23F03
​As the Test Pilot of our newly created Honda aircraft, you will lead efforts of for test planning, test hazard analysis, and development of flight test vehicles. You will be also be responsible for developing and maintaining the concept of operations for our advanced air mobility vehicle.
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Position Introduction

​As the Test Pilot of our newly created Honda aircraft, you will lead efforts of for test planning, test hazard analysis, and development of flight test vehicles.  You will be also be responsible for developing and maintaining the concept of operations for our advanced air mobility vehicle. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensuring the safe operation of test vehicles both onboard and remotely piloted.
  • Developing and publishing detailed test plans for flight and ground test events.
  • Coordinating reviews and test planning with flight test engineers.
  • Providing laboratory support for the R&D integration testing (piloted simulations).
  • Interfacing with test article design teams to define test configurations and data requirements.
  • Generating test safety hazard analyses and conducting safety review boards.
  • Generating flight summary reports.
  • Ensuring policies and procedures are adhered to in order to remain compliant with company and FAA policies.
  • Other duties as directed.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Experience with remote pilot operations
  • 5 + years flight test experience
  • Experience with remote pilot operations
  • Experience in Type Certification programs for fixed/rotary-wing aircraft.
  • Capable of obtaining the required level of FAA medical certificate
  • FAA Commercial Pilot or ATP certificate (Fixed or Rotary Wing)
  • Strong exposure to and appreciation of appropriate Risk Management and Hazard Assessment in the operational, experimental, and certification environments.
  • A demonstrated capability to work within the engineering organization to inform vehicle design early.
  • Have been heavily involved in the development of aircraft certification basis.
  • Exceptional communication skills.

 

Bonus Qualifications

  • Graduate of an SETP recognized Test Pilot School, or equivalent experience
  • Unmanned aircraft flight test experience
  • Electric Propulsion flight test experience
  • Both Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing pilot certificates and flight test experience in both areas
  • Human-to-vehicle interface design, test and evaluation experience
  • Instructor pilot certificate and experience Understanding of Part 135 operations and the developing concepts around Advanced/Urban Air Mobility operations
  • Familiarity with developing industry standards regarding automation and autonomy such as GAMA Simplified Vehicle Operations
  • Experience conducting tests on programs pursuing FAA/TCCA/EASA Certification
  • Highly developed understanding of civil certification requirements from initial requirements development to Entry Into Service activities

 

Years of Work Experience Required 5

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