Gulfstream Aerospace

Production Test Pilot

Gulfstream Aerospace$125K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
  • 7 years of flight experience
  • FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate
  • Previous Gulfstream experience with GVII and/or G280 type ratings and maintenance test pilot experience preferred
  • FAA Airline Transport Pilot license (ATP/ATPL) or ability to obtain it

Responsibilities

  • Conduct flight tests of Gulfstream aircraft to evaluate airframe, engines, and avionics
  • Represent Gulfstream during FAA Certificate of Airworthiness flight checks
  • Perform acceptance testing of new and modified aircraft
  • Evaluate used aircraft for airworthiness and compliance
  • Conduct customer pilot training flights as needed
  • Provide flight instruction for new aircraft products and systems
  • Support Sales and Marketing with technology briefs and demonstration flights

Benefits

  • Work in a supportive and dynamic flight operations environment
  • Engage in a variety of flight test evaluations and customer interactions
  • Potential for professional growth through customer training programs
  • Opportunity to travel up to 50% for flight operations
  • Collaborate with engineers and manufacturing teams to solve technical discrepancies
Full Job Description
Production Test Pilot in GAC Dallas

Unique Skills:

Production Test Pilot in GAC Dallas (DAL)
Unique Skills:

Previous Gulfstream experience with GVII and/or G280 type ratings, CFI and Functional Test Pilot experience preferred. Must be able to maintain an FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate.

Under the direction of the Chief Production Test Pilot and/or Senior Production Test Pilot, conduct flight test evaluations of production aircraft, engines, avionics systems, and other related systems to assure that aircraft are in accordance with existing design and performance specifications.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or technically related field required or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 7 years flight experience. Previous experience with Gulfstream aircraft desired but not required..

Position Purpose:

Under the direction of the Chief Production Test Pilot and/or Senior Production Test Pilot, conduct flight test evaluations of production aircraft, engines, avionics systems, and other related systems to assure that aircraft is in accordance with existing design and performance specifications

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:
  1. Conduct initial flight test of Gulfstream aircraft and perform acceptance testing of production aircraft to functionally evaluate the airframe, engines and avionics to assure that the aircraft meets FAA Certificate of Airworthiness standards. Debrief engineering and manufacturing personnel on ground and flight discrepancies and provide technical assistance to aid in resolving discrepancies and problems.
  2. Represent Gulfstream on FAA Certificate of Airworthiness flight checks.
  3. Conduct test flights of customer aircraft following initial outfitting of new aircraft, modification of current aircraft to the next level of certification, and post Service Center maintenance.
  4. Conduct evaluation flights of used aircraft being sold and/or traded in to ascertain airworthiness and compliance with current functional standards for production aircraft.
  5. Conduct customer pilot training flights as required. to support the needs of the customer.
  6. Provide ground and flight instruction to company and customer flight crews on operations of new aircraft products, new installed systems, and new or upgraded appliances. .


Additional Functions:
  1. Support Sales and Marketing by conducting technology briefs in the ITF and local sales demonstration flights. .


Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:
  1. FAA Airline Transport Pilot license (ATP/ATPL) or ability to attain ATP/ATPL.
  2. Previous experience in flight test or as a maintenance test pilot.
  3. FAA Flight Instructor certificate (desired).
This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Additional Information

Requisition Number: 235634

Category: Flight Operations

Percentage of Travel: Up to 50%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/02/2026

About Gulfstream Aerospace

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation is an American aircraft company and a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics. Gulfstream designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and services business jet aircraft. Gulfstream has produced more than 2,000 aircraft since 1958. Gulfstream's current range consists of the G280, G550, G500/G600, and G650/G650ER/G700/G800.
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