Safety Pilot

Our mission at Skyryse is nothing less than a new era in flight, where fatalities are nearly zero, piloting any aircraft is simple and safe, and the sky is accessible to all. SkyOS, our industry-first universal operating system for flight, provides any airplane or helicopter with a fly-by-wire flight management solution that significantly reduces the complexity of flying. Skyryse One, our first production aircraft powered by SkyOS, was unveiled in 2024 and features the simplest, safest, and most intuitive flight controls in general aviation.

SAFETY PILOT - CAMARILLO, CA

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support and execute developmental and certification flight tests on modified aircraft.

• Perform ground, pre-flight, and flight operations in line with test plans, SOPs, and safety protocols.

• Learn and operate SkyOS, contributing pilot insight as the system evolves.

• Partner with Test Pilots and Flight Test Engineers to create and refine test plans, cards, and procedures.

• Help develop standard operating procedures, checklists, and readiness processes across the fleet.

• Identify, document, and communicate in-flight anomalies and potential safety risks.

• Participate in post-flight debriefs, offering pilot feedback to drive improvements and engineering decisions.

• Support aircraft acceptance, ferry flights, and post-maintenance check flights as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Commercial Rotorcraft-Helicopter certificate

• Demonstrated experience operating multiple rotorcraft types or mission profiles

• 1000+ PIC total rotorcraft helicopter flight hours.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to integrate with engineering, test pilots, and program teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of the Robinson Safety Course and familiarity with SFAR 73.

• Experience supporting experimental, developmental, post-maintenance, or acceptance flight operations.

• Prior exposure to flight test, flight data review, or structured/technical debrief formats.

WHY SKYRYSE?

• The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility

• Salary: $175,000 - $230,000

• Valuable stock option plan

• Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans

• Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually. PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.

• A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!

The posted salary range reflects the potential base pay for this role, adjusted to account for varying geographic markets. Final compensation will be based on factors such as your location, job-related skills, experience, and internal alignment, including equity and benefits.

WE WELCOME ALL
Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.