Join the Flight Test Team based in Bristol as a Test Pilot and help us to achieve our mission of pioneering electric aviation.

What success will look like for you, as a Test Pilot?

The Flight Test team are a close-knit and agile team, working out of the Vertical Flight Test Centre and we are growing our existing test team in preparation for an exciting novel aircraft development programme. Part of this expansion is to bring in an experienced, passionate, and driven Test Pilot.

The Test Pilot will report to the Chief Test Pilot and Head of Flight Test, performing a critical role ensuring delivery of the company’s regulatory approvals and test activity in support of certifying our revolution on air mobility.

The successful candidate will be able to work in dynamic innovative teams, building positive working environments and diplomatically resolving challenges to programme delivery.

What would we like you to bring.

As a Test Pilot, you will be responsible for planning, delivery and reporting of company flight test activities and providing input to engineering functions in support of aircraft design. You will need to have the following qualifications:

• Commercial pilot’s licence (aeroplane or helicopter)
• Graduate of a recognised Test Pilot School experimental flight test course (Fixed or Rotary Test Pilot)
• Medical fitness to fly (Class 1 Medical)

Additionally, you will provide assist with a wide range of activities, including aircraft design & test reviews, interfacing with aviation authorities and industrial partners & safety assessments.

It would be desirable, but not essential, to have experience with;

• Current UK CAA pilot’s license (aeroplane or helicopter) with Cat 1 / Cat 2 Flight Test Rating
• Tiltrotor and/or VTOL experience
• Both fixed wing and rotary experience
• Previous experience with electric aircraft
• Experimental flight test for certification and / or airworthiness evaluation
• Whole aircraft certification programme delivery including planning, training, execution, and reporting
• Flight testing of highly augmented fly-by-wire flight control systems
• Experience of start-up companies
• Previous experience as a flight instructor
• Involvement with flight simulator development
• Experience with multi-copters (drones) and Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems (UAS/RPAS)

What can you expect from us?

We're on a mission. Where others see limits, we see opportunity, and we work at pace. Working at Vertical isn't your average role but for those seeking a challenge, a flexible, supportive organisation and an incredible team; working here is an opportunity to do the best work of your career.

Our approach promotes ingenuity and courage, while our environment builds success through diligence in safety and being open in the way we work. The only way we're going to assure the next chapter of aviation history is by working as a team, relentlessly, towards our goal.

Our benefits

Our people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials.

• 26 days holiday, plus bank holiday
• 5 extra days per year to buy (or sell)
• 5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership
• Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits
• Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service (Help@Hand)
• Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee
• Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it
• Breakfast on us, every day

We may just be the hardest job you've ever had, but we're confident it will be the most rewarding. Join the team today and help us shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility.

Disclaimer Statement

We encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert. We recognise that talent comes in various forms and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone. As part of our desire to review and make our processes fair, we may ask you questions related to these aspects during the application process. For more information on how we will use your data, see our Legal section.