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How much does a Engineering Senior Test Pilot make in Bakersfield, CA? The average Engineering Senior Test Pilot salary in Bakersfield, CA is $147,300 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $130,000 and $174,000. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Engineering Senior Test Pilot Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Engineering Senior Test Pilot Salary $114,249 Bakersfield,CA May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Engineering Senior Test Pilot Salary $130,000 Bakersfield,CA May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Engineering Senior Test Pilot Salary $147,300 Bakersfield,CA May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Engineering Senior Test Pilot Salary $174,000 Bakersfield,CA May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Engineering Senior Test Pilot Salary $198,309 Bakersfield,CA May 28, 2024
25% $130,000 10% $114,249 90% $198,309 75% $174,000 $147,300 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Engineering Senior Test Pilot ensures operational functionality and pilot and passenger safety. Pilots aircraft to test features and functionality and to ensure compliance with federal regulations and product specifications. Being an Engineering Senior Test Pilot performs maneuvers and procedures to test features or modifications. Recommends changes to cockpit or aircraft to better meet the pilot's needs or to improve flight. In addition, Engineering Senior Test Pilot may pilot demonstrations for officials or customers. May require a bachelor's degree. Requires FAA Commercial Pilot's License with necessary ratings. Typically reports to a manager. Being an Engineering Senior Test Pilot work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Working as an Engineering Senior Test Pilot typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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    Engineering Test Pilot

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Engineering Senior Test Pilot

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Engineering Test Pilot Manager


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About Bakersfield, California    Bakersfield is a city in and the county seat of Kern County, California, United States. It covers about 151 sq mi (390 km2) near the southern end of t....More

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