We at Volocopter are pioneers in the development of electrical air taxis that take off and land vertically (eVTOLs). We bring Urban Air Mobility to life, by establishing air taxis in addition to current transportation options in megacities globally. Our aim is to offer affordable on-demand air taxi services and save people time by flying them safely to their destination. In 2011 we performed the first-ever piloted flight of a purely electrical multicopter and have since showcased numerous public flights with our full-scale Volocopter (www.volocopter.com).

We are searching for a reliable Test Pilot to join our highly motivated and multi-disciplinary Flight Test Team.

Your main role will be to conduct safe flight tests on our Volocopter and write procedures and handbooks by working closely with our Test Pilot and Flight Test Engineers. Tests will usually be conducted locally but from time to time may involve extensive campaigns at remote locations in Europe, Asia and other continents.

In addition, when not involved in the flight test activity, you will collaborate with our Engineering team to provide your contribution for the development of the Volocopter and its simulator as well as, in a second phase, prepare air taxi commercial operations in our target cities. If of interest, Remote Pilot activity is also possible.

Volocopter has an established Flight Test Organization as part of our EASA Part21J Design Organization Approval (DOA).

Your tasks

• Participating in planning flight tests, Safety Review Boards and pre/post-flight briefings together with the Flight Test Team
• Safely flying our Volocopter for development, certification and production flight tests by adhering to all procedures and limitations imposed and preparing following post-flight reports and flight manuals
• Continuous evolution of the Flight Test Organization by developing, implementing, and maintaining procedures and handbooks
• Collaborating with our Engineering team to provide feedback related to the pilot interface with the aircraft, such as control stick, cockpit ergonomics, avionics, and to the dedicated simulator in development
• Aligning with authorities and relevant bodies locally and globally to help establish and apply the necessary regulatory framework as required for Volocopter operations
• Developing the training syllabus according to new regulations
• Working closely with the Approved Training Organization (ATO) to create the training unit

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or comparable technical discipline
• Valid EASA pilot license (CPL(A) or CPL(H) or higher)
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience
• Minimum number of flight hours: 500 airplane or 300 rotorcraft; alternatively minimum number of flights: 750 airplane or 500 rotorcraft
• Active participation in certification flight test programs as test pilot including compliance generation and documentation
• Experience in piloting rotorcraft
• Comprehensive knowledge of air law, regulations, and aircraft technical systems
• Communicative team player, well organized with a proven ability to get things done
• Detail-orientated and able to focus under pressure with intrinsic flight safety awareness
• Lifelong learner with superb self-confidence and situational awareness
• Fluent in English language (written & spoken)

Desired:

• Master’s degree in aerospace engineering or comparable technical discipline
• UL(A) or UL(H) license, including minimum 2 years of proven experience in piloting ultralight aircraft
• UAS license (Kenntnisnachweis or comparable), including minimum 5 years of proven experience in remote piloting unmanned aerial vehicles, ideally multi-rotor UAS

Our offer

• Volocopter offers a fast-growing high-tech working environment with a supreme network of investors and partners. 
• Working at Volocopter, you will have personal accountability, be able to grow, and have unique learning opportunities, based on your personal strengths.
• Volocopter offers flexible working time, short lines of communication, flat structures, and a great team spirit. Moreover, we offer an attractive salary package.
• Our offices in Bruchsal are offering an inspiring working environment with modern workspaces, comfortable networking areas, a rooftop terrace for evening BBQs and free meals and drinks.
• To build our excellent team we welcome all qualified people regardless of ethnicity, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. Our international team will be happy to give you welcome and help you with your relocation where applicable.

Our differences make us stronger. At Volocopter, we value equal opportunity, trust, and the voice of each of our employee. As change-makers in air mobility, we believe that changing the world starts within each of our teams. We are committed to driving innovation by celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone is treated equally and respectfully, regardless of our different backgrounds and roles in the company.