The eCTOL Commander will operate the Alia aircraft in test flights, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and will assist in developing operational procedures.
Do you want to help shape the future of innovative & sustainable aviation in Norway? This is a unique opportunity to join Bristow and to fly the brand new, fully electric BETA Technologies Alia CTOL aircraft in the Zero and Low Emission Aviation Test Arena.The eCTOL Commander will be part of a small team of personnel dedicated to carrying out eCTOL flights on the Beta Technologies CX300 Alia aircraft under the requirements of an FAA issued Special Airworthiness Certificate and Norwegian issued permissions within the Zero and Low Emission Test Arena.This temporary role will be based in Stavanger, Norway for 8 months, commencing in July 2025, with training being carried out at the Beta Technologies facilities in Vermont, USA.The Test Arena aims to demonstrate the suitability of eCTOL aircraft to integrate into current infrastructure and air operations. It will be based on a cargo use-case and will operate flight routes between Stavanger and Bergen, during both day and night and VFR & IFR conditions.Key tasks:Flight Operations:
- Carry out single-pilot operations in the eCTOL aircraft to achieve the deliverables of the Test Arena project plan
- Monitor the aircraft limitations, aircraft performance, fuel checks, navigation, terrain clearance and overall safe conduct of flights
- Assist in the development of relevant operational procedures and manuals
- Assist in the development of relevant risk assessments and operational safety case
- Maintaining familiarity with relevant EASA & FAA air legislation and agreed aviation practices and procedures
- Observation, maintenance, and compliance of Company SOP’s
- Work closely with engineering, operations and other departments to ensure alignment
- Be able to present effectively to VIP visitors, senior company personnel, regulators and others on the progress of the Test Arena operation
- Ability to work in Norway and European Union states
- EASA ATPL (A), with Single Engine endorsement
- Ability to gain an FAA Airplane Single Engine Land (ASEL) licence
- Class One medical certificate with single pilot privileges
- Single-engine, single-pilot VFR and IFR experience in similar geography and climate as the operations
- At least 1,000 hours total hours aeroplane
- At least 500 hours pilot in command (PIC) aeroplane
- At least 100 hours instrument flight time as PIC of an ASEL class aircraft
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with cross-functional teams.
- The successful candidate must obtain a police certificate.
Top Skills
Aviation Safety Procedures
Easa Regulations
Ectol Aircraft
Faa Regulations
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