Professional Courses
Traditional Test Pilot School Course
Duration: 50 weeks
Content: Test Pilot – Lead Flight Test Engineer
Certifications: EASA Category 1 / Master of Science
The Traditional Test Pilot School Course is the ultimate in-flight test education. This course is designed to equip experienced pilots and engineers with the knowledge and practical experience to safely plan, conduct and report on flight test programs including but not limited to performance, handling qualities, and systems flight tests. This is not a basic flight training course, but an intense academic curriculum designed to …
EASA Category 1 Flight Test Course
Duration: Approximately 31 weeks
Content: Test Pilot – Lead Flight Test Engineer
Certifications: EASA Category 1 / Master of Science
The EASA Category 1 Flight Test Course is a subset of the Traditional Test Pilot School Course. This course is designed to equip experienced pilots and engineers with the knowledge and practical experience to safely plan, conduct and report on flight test programs including but not limited to performance, handling qualities, and systems flight tests…
EASA Category 2 Flight Test Course
Duration: Approximately 22 weeks
Content: Test Pilot – Lead Flight Test Engineer
Certifications: EASA Category 2 / Master of Science: 36 of 48 credits are earned
The EASA Category 2 Flight Test Course is a subset of the Traditional Test Pilot School Course. This course is designed to demonstrate techniques to evaluate fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters for FAA/EASA certification. The course contains the EASA Category 2 training requirements. Training includes flight time in various aircraft/helicopters. Performance, flying qualities, systems, and the accompanying FAA/EASA certification procedures are emphasized.
Performance and Flying Qualities Professional Course
Duration: 26 weeks
Content: Test Pilot – Lead Flight Test Engineer
Certifications: Master of Science – 40 of 48 credits are earned
The Performance and Flying Qualities Professional Course is a subset of the Traditional Test Pilot School Course. This course is designed to equip experienced pilots with the knowledge and practical experience to safely plan, conduct and report on flight test programs with an emphasis on performance and handling qualities flight tests. This is not a basic flight training course, but an intense academic curriculum designed to produce world-class flight test…
Systems Professional Course
Duration: 24 weeks
Content: Test Pilot – Lead Flight Test Engineer
Certifications: Master of Science – 40 of 48 credits are earned
The Systems Professional Course is a subset of the Traditional Test Pilot School Course. This course is designed to equip experienced pilots and engineers with the knowledge and practical experience to safely plan, conduct and report on flight test programs with an emphasis on system testing. All students start with a three-week module of general topics and then join the applicable phase. Course…
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