Test Pilot - Kemble, United Kingdom - Vertical Aerospace

Vertical Aerospace

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Kemble, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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About Vertical

We are breaking the boundaries and pushing our commitment to the EVTOL world by changing the way the world travels.

Our mission is powered by pioneers and progress is our prerogative.

Here at Vertical, we are developing the UK's first fully electric, vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL), the VX4. With zero-operating emissions. Vertical is transforming the way people travel by offering a faster, safer, and greener way to move.

More about the Flight Test Team you will be joining

You will be one of 3 test pilots, including the CTP, executing the VA-1X prototype and VX-4 production aircraft flight test plan.

You can expect to perform both in-cockpit and a small amount of remote-pilot flight test, along with typical simulator evaluations, support pilot, and chase pilot duties.

In addition, your role will include significant activity in support of certification planning and other activities with aviation regulatory authorities, particularly the CAA.

Finally, the role includes the usual test pilot responsibilities within the development of the VX-4 flight deck, particularly in partnership with our flight deck partner, Honeywell.

Qualifications Required:

Graduate of a SETP recognized test pilot school long course, and at least 10 years experience as a test pilot, including civil certification activities.

Commercial pilot or above licence, with instrument, and Cat 1 Flight Test Rating

Desirable:
Remote flight test experience, chase experience, Flight Test Instructor rating.

Why work with us?

For us, it is important that people feel valued for the impact they have and are able to thrive and experience the career journey of a lifetime.

Our overall approach to reward seeks to offer competitive packages that attract the diverse and talented people we need to achieve our ambitious objectives.

Our Ways of Working

In the UK we have two offices and a Battery facility in Bristol, an office in London and a site in Kemble with well stocked free kitchen provisions including hot drinks, fruit and breakfasts every weekday.

Our typical full time working week is 37.5 hours.

We recognise the world of work is rapidly evolving and that 9-5 is no longer a fitting pattern for many.

We want to support all employees to deliver their roles to the best possible standard by offering an additional level of flexibility between our sites and home where suitable for your role.

Typically, this is agreed with your team, ensuring there are times for collaboration on site and work from home as appropriate.

Our Vertical Additional Benefits
- 'Primary Benefits' are available as standard, 5% Pension Match, 2 x Salary Life Insurance, Income Protection, 26 days + bank holiday and the opportunity for extra 5 days when getting married or forming a civil partnership
- 'Flex Fund Benefits' are benefits that don't come as standard, but you can 'pay' for using a company provided 'Flex Fund' (equal to 4% of salary) Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, EV Car Subscription, Home EV Charger, Holiday Buy, Pension Top Up, and many more
- 'Payroll benefits' Workplace ISA, Commuter Loan, Interest Free Technology Loans
- 'Extra benefits' are the many benefits we offer that can be accessed through our rewards platform, incl. Discounted Shopping Scheme, Eye Care Benefits, Free Mortgage Advice, Financial and Comprehensive Wellness Benefits