Flight test training & employment
Hello,
I am not very familiar with the market situation and employment possibilities for Test Pilots of any kind (guess it is quite rare to find any position, also the requirements seem to be very high) so sorry for what perhaps sounds like a crazy idea.
Let's just imagine that we have an experienced pilot with many hours and a degree in engineering field related to aeronautics. Instead of doing what is pretty popular nowadays - paying for a type and line training - he or she is willing to invest this money into something different - one of the NTPS courses.
Obviously, just like it is with TRs, it must be crazy to do that without a guaranteed job position at the end of it. Do you think it is possible to find an aircraft manufacturer and make such an offer - I am paying for my training (perhaps prepared for a particular type of aircraft only) but you ensure me a job?