Chief Pilot - Remote

We're building safety-enhancing technology for aviation that will save lives. Automated aviation systems will enable a future where air transportation is safer, more convenient and fundamentally transformative to the way goods — and eventually people — move around the planet. We are a team of mission‑driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics and self‑driving cars working to make this future a reality.

As Chief Test Pilot you will be in charge of all experimental flight operations at Reliable Robotics. You will have a senior leadership role at the company, reporting directly to the Director of Flight Operations. Serve as the primary experimental test pilot and coordinate the training and scheduling of all 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 and help to develop an aviation safety system.

FAA Commercial Pilot ASEL with 1500 total flight hours, including at least 500 fixed wing and 500 turbine engine, 500 XC, 100 NT, 75 INST.

At least 20 flight hours within the last 12 months in a similar category aircraft to the Caravan.

Experience in tactical aircraft or similar operation requiring use of a secondary skillset while piloting.

Current Second Class FAA Medical Certificate or higher.

8+ years of professional experience in flight operations.

2+ years of experience performing or managing a flight test program or in a leadership role within an aviation context.

Graduate of an SETP recognized flight test school.

Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline or equivalent industry experience; Diversity of experience in multiple aircraft/airframes.

2+ years experience as a CFI or military flight instructor.

2+ years experience with automated and/or large remotely operated vehicles (UAS, spacecraft, etc.).

Experience in developing flight procedures, training curricula, and safety management systems.

Deep understanding of FAA certification processes and their implementation.

Basic familiarity with software programming principles.

Demonstrated ability to lead a team with little to no supervision.

Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time.

S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, (iii) refugee under 8 U.the Company reserves the right not to apply for an export license for such applicants whose access to export‑controlled technology without U.S. government authorization may result in a decline to proceed with the application process and any offer of employment on that basis.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, ancestry, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical conditions, national origin, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to View email address on click.appcast.io.