Test Pilot, Avionics Engineering (Onsite KCID)

Job description

**Date Posted:**

2025-08-21
**Country:**

United States of America
**Location:**

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE
, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA
**Position Role Type:**

Onsite
**U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:**

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
**Security Clearance:**

None/Not Required

Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced flight test pilot to support the development and certification of its cutting edge avionics product lines.

This position is responsible for the development, planning, execution and reporting of flight test activities.

This is an onsite position based at the Eastern Iowa Airport located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

**What you will do:**

+ Performs the duties of pilot-in-command (PIC) or second-in-command (SIC) on company owned or operated aircraft.
+ Coordinate with other engineering teams to prepare flight test plans and reports necessary to show compliance to applicable requirements.
+ Perform and witness ground/flight tests to verify procedures are followed and valid data is captured.
+ Finds compliance to regulations in accordance with your authorization/discipline.
+ Utilize proper risk management to ensure flights are conducted with acceptable levels of safety and that hazards are identified and either mitigated or eliminated.
+ Participate in research and development activities to advance the maturity and safety of company products.
+ Contributes to the overall operation of the flight test operations department.
+ Remain current and qualified in multiple aircraft as assigned based on project needs.
+ Successfully participate in and apply learning from company-sponsored training.
+ Use your professionalism and sound judgment
+ Maintain the highest degree of objectivity

**Education & experience you must have:**

+ Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience.
+ This job requires a U.S. Person.

A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons.

For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

**Qualifications you must have:**

+ Commercial Pilot AMEL with an Instrument Rating.
+ Minimum of 2000 hours TT, 1500 Multi-engine.
+ FAA First-Class Medical certificate.
+ Previous flight experience in a multi-crew turbine aircraft.
+ Ability to travel worldwide without restriction.
+ Knowledge of engineering flight test or FAA Part 23/25 certification.

**Qualifications we prefer:**

+ Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with Multi-engine Land.
+ FAA DER/ODA UM Flight Test Pilot credentials (to include Auto Flight Control authority)
+ Challenger 604 and/or Challenger 350 type rating (with 200 hours in Type)
+ International operating experience
+ 2000 hours PIC/100 hours in the past 12 months

_Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry.

Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market._

**What we offer:**

**BENEFITS:**

+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance
+ Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
+ Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
+ Tuition reimbursement program
+ Student Loan Repayment Program
+ Life insurance and disability coverage
+ Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, criticalillness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
+ Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
+ Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
+ Adoption Assistance
+ Autism Benefit
+ Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
+ Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
+ Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
+ Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
+ Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
+ And more!

**Learn More & Apply Now!**

_Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers.

We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management.

Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time.

Start your application today._

**Onsite:** Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.

This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

_Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings._

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility.

And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 USD.

The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.
RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role.

If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted.

However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

_RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act._

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