Test Pilot Manager jobs in Tampa, FL

Role and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Command a clear understanding of all requirements for assigned projects.
• Advise Training Solutions Group Leader about manning levels for Fixed/Rotary-Winged projects and the employment of contract or permanent staff
• Support to marketing for prospective Fixed/Rotary-Winged projects
• Operational input during the proposal stage for Fixed/Rotary-Winged projects
• Act as Test Director for Fixed/Rotary-Winged projects
• Act as Project Pilot for some projects, as required
• Assist in the development of Training Needs Analyses for Fixed/Rotary-Winged projects
• Assist in the development of different levels of products against training requirements for Fixed/Rotary-Winged projects (Media Analysis)
• Establish and develop training for departmental pilots
• Support of R&D activities related to Fixed/Rotary-Winged aircraft
• Plan for and participate in meetings and reviews as operational subject matter expert for assigned programs. Meetings and reviews are to include:
• Project Team Meetings (Weekly meetings with assigned staff).
• Support of Program Reviews (Monthly Program Reviews covering schedule & financial)
• Customer Reviews (Author, coordinate, and lead presentations of formal reviews with customers as required by assigned project)
• Participate in new business efforts, acting as operational subject matter expert when called upon. Duties associated with new business include:
• Training Task Analysis
• Training Media Analysis
• Technical Specification reviews
• Responses to Request for Proposal (RFP)
• Provide support for Program Managers on all operational matters.
• Must be able to lead all test activities.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required, engineering/technical degree preferred
• Minimum of 6 years Operational Military Fixed/Rotary Winged experience and/or experience as an Instructor Pilot
• MH-60 Romeo experience highly desired
• Must be able to apply aviation/technical knowledge to troubleshoot aircraft systems during device testing.
• Commercial fixed wing or rotary wing license preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. All communications must be in English.
• Should be able to communicate orally in front of a small number of people (deliver a presentation)
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience with Microsoft Project preferred
• Analytical math skills necessary to complete the required tasks.
• Incumbent should be familiar with and be able to operate on simulation training devices.
• Incumbent should be familiar with and able to support Engineering or Operations staff on any type and sub-component of training devices.
• Must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance

Security Responsibilities

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Will be required to sit down for long lengths of time.
• Must be able to climb stairs to enter and exit a simulator
• Must be able to travel CONUS and to International sites for periods up to 60-90 days.
• Routine travel required supporting site modifications and installs (up to 50%)
• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Moderate to high levels of stress, associated with technical, schedule, and customer issues are to be expected with this position.
• Extended work hours and occasional 2nd or 3rd shift assignments are likely to be encountered.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Position Type

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. With no exception.

As captured in our overarching value "One CAE" (one passionate and inclusive team), we're proud to work as one passionate, boundaryless and inclusive team.

At CAE, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age.

The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading, but refers to men, women and the gender diverse.