About This Role
Gulfstream is seeking a full-time Production Test Pilot for GAC St. Louis (CPS), working first shift with travel of up to 25%. Under the direction of the Chief Production Test Pilot or Senior Production Test Pilot, the pilot will evaluate production aircraft, engines, avionics and related systems to verify compliance with existing design and performance specifications. The position also serves as flight crew across Gulfstream Flight Operations, supporting customer service, corporate transportation, demonstrations, maintenance and production testing. The posting closes on October 30, 2026.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct flight test evaluations of production aircraft, engines, avionics and related systems under the direction of the Chief Production Test Pilot or Senior Production Test Pilot, ensuring conformity with existing design and performance specifications.
- Operate Gulfstream aircraft as a crew member domestically and, when qualified, internationally in accordance with the Flight Operations Manual and standard operating procedures.
- Support Airborne Customer Support, corporate transportation, customer accommodation, demonstrations, Gulfstream maintenance, production testing and other assigned activities.
- Communicate with Gulfstream personnel to support the company and its customers, manage assigned ancillary responsibilities and comply with corporate and Flight Operations policies and procedures.
- Coordinate assessment and repair of aircraft issues with Corporate Maintenance, Production/Completion and Technical Operations as needed.
- Proactively assist Gulfstream Dispatch with planning and coordinating flight activity, manage the safe and efficient conduct of all assigned flights, represent Gulfstream and General Dynamics positively and perform other assigned duties.
Requirements
- Applicants must have five years of flight experience as a professional pilot in the aviation industry and meet either of the stated experience alternatives: 1,500 hours of total flight time or 1,000 hours as Pilot-in-Command of turbine-powered aircraft. An ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License) and a 1st Class FAA Medical Certificate are required upon hire, and the pilot must be able to maintain the medical certificate. A bachelor's degree is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties. Previous Gulfstream experience with GVII and GVIII type ratings, CFI qualifications and Functional Test Pilot experience are preferred
- a Gulfstream type rating is also listed as preferred. Applicants must possess broad knowledge and understanding of flight operations and be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.