Do companies like BAe Systems and Boeing etc. employ people as test pilots?

[Culio]

Hey guys,

That's what I was wondering, as a fall back if military service does not work for me. I know companies like BAe Systems and Lockheed Martin have test pilots for their aircraft, I was just wondering if they advertise for this job and what criteria must people meet for it?

Any comments are appreciated :)

Culio

[Lafyar Cokov]

Yep its quite easy to get a job as a test pilot for BAe etc.

All you have to do is become a military pilot - gain a few years operational experience.
If you are switched on, above average and quite intelligent you may be offered an ETPS interview - simply pass that, then the ETPS course (generally degree level Aerodynalmics + Advanced Physics and Maths) and you can be a test pilot in the military.

When your time is up - just leave the military and BAe or an equivalent organisation will probably snap you up!

Good Luck!:}

[maxdrypower]

Was that a serious question ??????????????

[Mercenary Pilot]

Do companies like BAe Systems and Boeing etc. employ people as test pilots?

Well they tried using the PG-Tip's chimp's but they weren't to good at filling in the post-flight reports and were released from their obligations. :}

[Permanent Standby]

PG tips chimps last seen on the BA company council I believe.....:)

[maxdrypower]

No they redeployed them all as aviation correspondents on Sky news