Alta Ares
Fixed-Wing Test Pilot H/F
- Where
- Paris, France
- Salary
- Not stated
- Employment
- Full-time
- Field
- Other
- Posted
- 2 d ago
The role at a glance
As a Fixed-Wing Test Pilot, you will operate Alta Ares' fixed-wing drones during development and demos. You will act as the Safety Pilot during experimental flights, ensuring mission success and platform integrity.
Who can apply
The location field says: Paris / Toulouse
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About the job
About Alta Ares
Alta Ares is an air defense Neoprime. We build AI-guided interceptors to counter drones and cruise missiles, along with the software platform that powers them.
Our customers are NATO-aligned militaries and defense institutions, and our systems are regularly deployed during live exercises and operational demonstrations across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Founded in 2024, we have grown to 90 people, raised over $60M, and increased revenue 40× this year. We are now entering a new phase of international expansion, industrial scaling, fundraising, and product development.
Role & Mission
As a Fixed-Wing Test Pilot, you will operate Alta Ares' fixed-wing drones during development and demos. You will act as the Safety Pilot during experimental flights, ensuring mission success and platform integrity. Over time, you will also contribute to training, documentation, and continuous improvement of operational procedures.
Flight Operations
Operate fixed-wing UAVs during development tests and demos
Execute manual piloting tasks, including executing non-standard or complex takeoff and landing procedures.
Serve as Safety Pilot during avionics hardware and software testing, closely monitoring aircraft behavior and taking manual control when required.
Work with the flight-controller team to provide detailed feedback on anomalies or unexpected behavior.
Validate aircraft airworthiness and pre-flight checks.
Aircraft Maintenance
Prepare, organize, and maintain flight-test and demo equipment.
Routine maintenance of the UAV
Repairs and hardware adjustments
Requirements
Proven experience flying fixed-wing UAVs (required).
Experience flying multirotor drones (preferred).
Strong understanding of aerodynamics, CG balancing, and basic aircraft mechanics.
Ability to troubleshoot propulsion systems, particularly turbines.
Familiarity with flight-control systems, tuning, and parameter testing.
Hands-on skills in maintenance and repair of UAV platforms.
Strong safety mindset and ability to operate under test-flight conditions.
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