Airlines and Aviation

Dufour Aerospace

51-200

Switzerland

Dufour Aerospace is pioneering the future of sustainable aviation with innovative tilt-wing aircraft that combine the versatility of a helicopter with the efficiency of an airplane. To support the development and certification of our next-generation UAVs, we are looking for an experienced Flight Test Pilot (UAV). In this role, you will play a key part in safely operating experimental aircraft, validating performance, and shaping operational procedures that ensure safety, reliability, and compliance. This position offers the opportunity to work hands-on with cutting-edge technology in close collaboration with engineering, safety, and operations teams.

## Tasks

*   Safely conducting prototype and experimental UAV flights in line with approved PDRA or SORA requirements.
*   Performing flights beyond the operational envelope in accordance with test plans and risk assessments.
*   Executing precise test maneuvers, gathering flight data, and reporting findings to engineering and safety teams.
*   Preparing and executing test cards, risk & safety assessments for non-standard operations as well as conducting adequate risk mitigations before flight.
*   Exercising full authority over the aircraft during test flights, including the ability to reject or stop a flight if safety cannot be assured.
*   Understanding and analysing in-flight data to ensure safe flight operations and determine safety margins and knock-it-off criteria.
*   Collaborating with engineering teams to define test objectives, flight conditions, and performance expectations as well as providing feedback.
*   Owning responsibility for the preparation and continuing airworthiness of aircraft including coordination with maintenance and engineering teams.
*   Supporting the continuous development of flight test procedures and safety practices.

## Requirements

*   Extensive RC/UAV flight experience, including experimental or test flying.
*   Strong knowledge of flight test principles, risk management, and UAV regulations (EASA/FAA or equivalent).
*   Experience conducting flights outside the AFM or operational envelope.
*   Background in engineering (aeronautical, mechanical, systems etc.) or equivalent
*   Ability to work collaboratively with engineering, safety, and test management teams.
*   Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting skills.
*   Strong situational awareness and the ability to make critical safety decisions in dynamic conditions. 
*   allowed to work in Switzerland (EU/EFTA) 
*   Willingness to travel.

## Benefits

We offer flexible working hours. We also provide our employees with tea, coffee and snacks. From time to time we organise free community lunches.

*   The workplace is located at Dübendorf Airport
*   Starting date: 1st of February 2026

Employee

<p>Dufour Aerospace is pioneering the future of sustainable aviation with innovative tilt-wing aircraft that combine the versatility of a helicopter with the efficiency of an airplane. To support the development and certification of our next-generation UAVs, we are looking for an experienced Flight Test Pilot (UAV). In this role, you will play a key part in safely operating experimental aircraft, validating performance, and shaping operational procedures that ensure safety, reliability, and compliance. This position offers the opportunity to work hands-on with cutting-edge technology in close collaboration with engineering, safety, and operations teams.</p>
<h2 id="tasks">Tasks</h2>
<ul>
<li>Safely conducting prototype and experimental UAV flights in line with approved PDRA or SORA requirements.</li>
<li>Performing flights beyond the operational envelope in accordance with test plans and risk assessments.</li>
<li>Executing precise test maneuvers, gathering flight data, and reporting findings to engineering and safety teams.</li>
<li>Preparing and executing test cards, risk &amp; safety assessments for non-standard operations as well as conducting adequate risk mitigations before flight.</li>
<li>Exercising full authority over the aircraft during test flights, including the ability to reject or stop a flight if safety cannot be assured.</li>
<li>Understanding and analysing in-flight data to ensure safe flight operations and determine safety margins and knock-it-off criteria.</li>
<li>Collaborating with engineering teams to define test objectives, flight conditions, and performance expectations as well as providing feedback.</li>
<li>Owning responsibility for the preparation and continuing airworthiness of aircraft including coordination with maintenance and engineering teams.</li>
<li>Supporting the continuous development of flight test procedures and safety practices.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="requirements">Requirements</h2>
<ul>
<li>Extensive RC/UAV flight experience, including experimental or test flying.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of flight test principles, risk management, and UAV regulations (EASA/FAA or equivalent).</li>
<li>Experience conducting flights outside the AFM or operational envelope.</li>
<li>Background in engineering (aeronautical, mechanical, systems etc.) or equivalent</li>
<li>Ability to work collaboratively with engineering, safety, and test management teams.</li>
<li>Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting skills.</li>
<li>Strong situational awareness and the ability to make critical safety decisions in dynamic conditions. </li>
<li>allowed to work in Switzerland (EU/EFTA) </li>
<li>Willingness to travel.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="benefits">Benefits</h2>
<p>We offer flexible working hours. We also provide our employees with tea, coffee and snacks. From time to time we organise free community lunches.</p>
<ul>
<li>The workplace is located at Dübendorf Airport</li>
<li>Starting date: 1st of February 2026</li>
</ul>


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