Job Description

Are you ready to launch your career in Flight Test Engineering?

The National Test Pilot School (NTPS) is looking for motivated, enthusiastic candidates to participate in our Graduate Assistant (GA) program. Established in 2007, the NTPS Flight Test Engineer (FTE) GA program was launched to produce well-rounded FTE graduates with industry leading education and training coupled with real-world FTE experience. During this 3 year FTE scholarship program, GAs have the opportunity to pursue a Professional Course FTE diploma, Master of Science degree in Flight Test Engineering and obtain 3 years of practical FTE experience. NTPS prides itself in enabling individuals in this program to achieve FTE certification and break into the Flight Test industry.

Successful candidates have a true passion for aviation and a career in flight test. These individuals have a wide range of experience and are able to work well in teams and carry individual responsibilities. Being self-driven and resilient will ensure candidates get the most out of this program.

Join us as a Graduate Assistant at NTPS and you will have the opportunity to gain:

• Professional Course FTE Certificate.

• Master of Science degree in Flight Test Engineering.

• Real-world flight test engineering experience.

• Experience working with and learning from industry leading Flight Test Engineer and Test Pilot instructional staff.

Requirements and Performance Objectives:

At NTPS you will utilize your Bachelor of Science degree (engineering or STEM-related field), academic achievements (min GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale) and experience (internships or some related aerospace work experience preferred) to:

• Participate in Research and Development (R&D) projects (Use your engineering knowledge and experience to support delivery of R&D projects and capabilities to NTPS curriculum activities).

• Assist with and enrich practical exercises for NTPS course modules (Use your ability to learn, retain and apply technical skills to operate NTPS facilities and equipment to enrich training events).

• Act as design/project engineers for approved GA engineering projects (Use your engineering management and design experience to effectively manage, execute and deliver GA specific projects within required timeframes).

• Excel within academic modules towards earning a Master of Science Degree and expand

hands-on experience with aviation systems and operations.

More about the FTE GA program:

• The GA candidate that is selected will need to be able to begin employment on December 1, 2025.

• Bachelor's degrees are to be ABET accredited

• If your school does not use a GPA scale of 4.0, please describe during submission.

• Candidates must be able to obtain a second-class FAA medical certificate

• Candidates must be eligible to obtain a DSP5 license

• Candidates must be willing to relocate to the Mojave, CA area.

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Application Requirements:

• Your LinkedIn application must include your resume attached in the below format. Failure to use the appropriate resume format will result in disqualification.

• Academic transcript – upon finalist selection only

• We will be accepting application submissions until 1700 PST Wednesday, May 7th

• Please note that we will not be following up with applicants until the application period ends and all applications have been reviewed. Below is the 2025 Recruiting Schedule/ Timeline, notifications will be made during the noted dates.

April 7 - May 7 Accepting Applications

June 2 - June 6 1st Round Selections Notified

Sept 1 - Sept 15 Technical Evaluations

Sept 15- Sept 30 2nd Round Selections Notified

Oct 1 - Oct 31 Onsite Interviews

Nov 3 Decision

Dec 1 Start Date

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Resume Format (required):

NAME

[Your Full Name]

CONTACT INFORMATION

[Phone Number]

[Email Address]

[LinkedIn Profile (if applicable)]

[Address (Optional)]

OBJECTIVE

A brief statement (2-3 sentences) explaining why you are interested in the NTPS GA Program and how your background aligns with the program’s goals.

EDUCATION

[Institution Name] – [Degree Earned] | [Graduation Date]

• GPA: [Your GPA]

• Relevant Coursework: [List key courses related to Flight Test Engineering]

• Awards & Honors: [List scholarships, academic honors, or recognitions]

EXPERIENCE / INTERNSHIPS / CO-OPS

[Company/Organization Name] – [Job Title] | [Start Date – End Date]

• Brief description of key responsibilities and achievements related to engineering, aviation, or flight test.

[Company/Organization Name] – [Job Title] | [Start Date – End Date]

• Brief description of key responsibilities and achievements.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS (if applicable)

• Pilot License: [Type of license]

• Flight Hours: [Total flight hours]

• Other Certifications: [e.g., Instrument Rating, UAV Certifications, etc.]

LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER WORK

• Leadership Roles: [Include leadership positions in sports teams, professional associations, university organizations, etc.]

• Volunteer Work: [List any volunteer experience related to aviation, engineering, or mentorship.]

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