| Job Title |
Test Pilot |
| Job Description |
Pilots New, Prototype, Experimental, Modified, And Production
Aircraft To Evaluate Factors Such As Aircraft's Airworthiness,
Performance, Systems Operation, And Design: Inspects Or Oversees
Inspection Of Aircraft Prior To Flight To Ensure Aircraft's
Readiness For Flight. Starts And Warms Engine, Listens To Engine
Sounds At Various Speeds, And Monitors Instruments To Detect
Malfunctions. Taxies Aircraft To Test Controls, Brakes, And
Shock Absorbers. Radios Control Tower For Takeoff Instructions,
Releases Brakes, And Moves Throttles And Hand And Foot Controls
To Take Off And Control Aircraft In Flight. Operates Aircraft
Controls To Perform Maneuvers, Such As Stalls, Dives, Loops,
Rolls, Turns, And Speed Runs, To Test And Evaluate Stability,
Control Characteristics, And Aerodynamic Design. Observes
Recording, Measuring, And Operating Instruments And Equipment
During Test Flight To Evaluate Aircraft's Performance. Prepares
Report Of Test Results And Collaborates With Engineering
Personnel To Analyze Test Data. Assists Engineers In Preparing
Master Flight Plans For Testing Purposes. May Provide
Instructions For Adjustments Or Replacement Of Parts. May
Deliver Aircraft To Designated Receiving Point. May Train
Customer In Operation Of Aircraft.
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