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Reliable Robotics Corporation · 6 hours ago

Lead Test Pilot

positionMountain View, CA
timeContract
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$180K/yr - $225K/yr
date2+ years exp

Reliable Robotics Corporation is building safety-enhancing technology for aviation that aims to save lives. As a Lead Test Pilot, you will lead the flight operations team, providing direction and guiding the development of safety-enhancing technology while coordinating with multiple engineering teams to execute flight test plans.

Air TransportationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous Vehicles
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Responsibilities

Lead a team of highly motivated flight test pilots and engineers
Developing and safely executing flight test plans in support of research and development efforts
Fly the aircraft in both onboard and remote configurations
Coordinate the training and scheduling of contract pilots
Ensure that all aspects of experimental flight operations are set up for safety and success
Coordinate with Reliable’s Part 135 airline operations to support standardization of pilot procedures across the organization
Instrumental in the execution of flight tests, data reviews, and proper operation of the system

Qualification

FAA Commercial Pilot ASELFlight test experienceAviation leadership experienceGraduate of flight test schoolBachelor's degree in engineeringCFIIMilitary flight instructorFAA certification processesUASSystems engineeringBasic software programming

Required

FAA Commercial Pilot ASEL with 1500 total flight hours, including at least 500 fixed wing and 500 turbine engine
Experience performing a secondary skillset while piloting (e.g. tactical aircraft, firefighting, cropdusting, SAR, ISR, law enforcement, etc.)
Current Second Class FAA Medical Certificate or higher
2+ years of experience in an aviation leadership role

Preferred

Graduate of an SETP recognized flight test school
Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline or equivalent industry experience
Recent Caravan or PT6A experience
Diversity of experience in multiple aircraft/ airframes
CFII or military flight instructor
Experience with automated and/or large remotely operated vehicles (UAS, spacecraft, etc)
Experience working in a Flight Test program focused on Certification
Experience in developing flight procedures, training curricula, and safety management systems
Experience flying for a 14 CFR part 135 or 121 Air Carrier
Deep understanding of FAA certification processes and their implementation
In depth knowledge of systems engineering processes and principles
Basic familiarity with software programming principles

Benefits

Stock options
Employee medical
401k contribution
Great co-workers
Casual work environment

Company

Reliable Robotics Corporation

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Expanding access to more places with automated aviation
dateFounded in 2017
location
Mountain View, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://www.reliable.co/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$133.5M
Key Investors
CoatueEclipse VenturesLightspeed Venture Partners
2021-10-14Series C· $100M
2019-03-08Series B· $25M
2017-09-14Series A· $8.5M

Leadership Team

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Juerg Frefel
Co-founder / CTO
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Brandon Suarez
Vice President of UAS Integration
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Recent News

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Reliable Robotics CEO and Co-Founder Robert Rose Testifies Before Congress on U.S. Aviation Leadership through Autonomous Aviation
2025-12-04
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NASA, Partners Push Forward with Remotely Piloted Airspace Integration
2025-09-17
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Reliable Robotics and NASA Partner to Advance Scalability of Large Remotely Piloted Aircraft Integration
2025-08-05
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