Test Pilot, Experimental Aircraft

Company Overview

Ampaire is revolutionizing air travel with hybrid-electric propulsion, pioneering the fastest, most practical path to sustainable aviation. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in sunny California at the Long Beach Airport, Ampaire has led the industry in real-world hybrid-electric flight innovation, achieving historic milestones since the first flight of its Electric EEL testbed in 2019. Our adaptable technology seamlessly repowers existing aircraft, slashing fuel consumption by 50-70% and enabling airlines to reduce costs and emissions without waiting around for new infrastructure or fuels. When futuristic airplanes arrive, we expect them to use our power systems too, and are already working on that behind the scenes. 

With flights spanning 30,000 miles across Hawaii, Scotland, Canada, Alaska, and beyond, Ampaire has proven hybrid-electric aircraft are ready now—not decades from today. In 2022, we introduced the world’s largest hybrid-electric aircraft, the Eco Caravan, which is now advancing through certification and commercialization. Backed by industry-leading partners, a $5B+ sales pipeline, and a bold vision for aviation’s future, Ampaire offers a career where your work will reshape an industry and leave a lasting impact on the world. 

This is an inflection point for Ampaire and a once-in-a-century moment for the industry. Are you ready to help redefine flight? Join us.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Execute flight test of experimental hybrid electric aircraft including
  • First flights
  • Envelope expansion
  • Marketing 
  • Ferry/Hours Accumulation
• Collaborate with aircraft operations for scheduling of ground and flight tests
• Review flight/test aircraft readiness
• Write and/or review test cards
• Complete post-flight reports for operations, maintenance, and engineering
• Participate in safety analyses
• Collaborate with maintenance
• Collaborate with FAA representatives (e.g. DAR)
• Flight test base in Camarillo, CA and potentially other LA-area airports
• Ability to travel for multi-day and occasionally multi-week remote flight campaigns
• Reports to Manager, Integration & Test

Required Qualifications:

• Multi-engine commercial rating with high performance and complex endorsements
• Current FAA Class II Medical
• 1,500+ PIC total aircraft flight hours
• 3+ years of increasing responsibilities in flying experimental aircraft

Desired Qualifications:

• Graduate of a formal test pilot school (USAF TPS, USNTPS, NTPS, etc…)
• Small reciprocating experimental aircraft flight experience
• Skymaster, Caravan and King Air aircraft flight experience
• Electrified propulsion aircraft flight experience
• Glider flight experience
• Experience interacting with DARs
• 5,000+ PIC total aircraft flight hours
• 8+ years of increasing responsibilities in flying experimental aircraft
• Hands-on experience with operating high voltage (800V+) and high power (50 kW+) systems and safety practices