Mooney Production Test Pilot

Propilot · September 11th, 2007, 15:17

Job Desc: Conduct production flight testing, support engineering flight test as needed, assist with company logistic flights as needed, prepare related forms and reports.
Benefits: Yes
Requirements: Must have commercial pilot, single engine air plane instrument rating, 1000 hours PIC, 200 hours time in make. Education: Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and relevant technical training. Prefer: College and engineering background. CFI Other requirements: Must have current FAA Class II medical. Must be able to work flexible hours and some weekends as needed to support production flight test requirements.

Contact Hank Engel

ssweet@mooney.com

www.mooney.com

OldTownPilot · September 11th, 2007, 15:34

I would LOVE to do this. Saw a similar posting for a cessna job flying their singles and the mustang. What a way to combine an engineering background and a passion for GA.

desertdog71 · September 11th, 2007, 15:50

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Originally Posted by OldTownPilot

I would LOVE to do this. Saw a similar posting for a cessna job flying their singles and the mustang. What a way to combine an engineering background and a passion for GA.

And you get to live in Beautiful Independence, KS.

t82 · September 11th, 2007, 17:34

At least with Mooney it will be in Kerrville Tx (about 45 minutes to San Antonio). There are also freelance instructing opportunities close by.

esa17 · September 11th, 2007, 17:52

Once again my 300+ Mooney time is gonna pay off!

wheelsup · September 11th, 2007, 18:05

Serious question - why buy a Mooney when you can get a LancAir or Columbia?

esa17 · September 11th, 2007, 18:09

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Originally Posted by wheelsup

Serious question - why buy a Mooney when you can get a LancAir or Columbia?

I love my Mooney, they are such sweet aircraft. I've never flown the other two but have seen tons of them, nothing short of a P-51 is as sexy as a Mooney.

aviatormar · September 15th, 2007, 01:06

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Originally Posted by wheelsup

Serious question - why buy a Mooney when you can get a LancAir or Columbia?

Have you seen how fast a new Mooney is? 230 KTAS!!! holy moly that's movin for a piston. Plus, I don't know about the plastic airplanes, but the Mooneys are built tougher then nails.

esa17 · September 15th, 2007, 01:23

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Originally Posted by aviatormar

Have you seen how fast a new Mooney is? 230 KTAS!!! holy moly that's movin for a piston. Plus, I don't know about the plastic airplanes, but the Mooneys are built tougher then nails.

238 actually

roundout · September 16th, 2007, 06:39

i work closely with the mooney factory and know the two guys who currently hold this position. it is a good job; lots of hours, good equipment, minimal travel. i would not hesitate to apply if i was in the market.

taseal · September 16th, 2007, 14:45

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Originally Posted by aviatormar

Have you seen how fast a new Mooney is? 230 KTAS!!! holy moly that's movin for a piston. Plus, I don't know about the plastic airplanes, but the Mooneys are built tougher then nails.

plastic has come a looooooong way

also, do you know how fast a colombia is?

that being said, I really need to get a ride in a mooney

roundout · September 16th, 2007, 20:08

M20TN > COL4. M20TN is faster at intermediate altitudes that are utilized more often. M20TN has less hp, which means it burns less fuel. M20TN is certified for known icing. M20TN air conditioner gives a speed hit of about 2kts, whereas a COL4 with A/C has trouble getting past 225KTAS on the top end.

M20R > COL3 as well. The M20 airframe has much more room in the back seat and the cockpit is more traditionalist, which i like.

FlyOrDie · September 19th, 2007, 12:11

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Originally Posted by esa17

238 actually

Ask a Mooney owner what speed mods he has... It'll keep them talking for hours and when you add up all the speed gains they claim the airplane pushes 350kts.

esa17 · September 19th, 2007, 12:17

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Originally Posted by FlyOrDie

Ask a Mooney owner what speed mods he has... It'll keep them talking for hours and when you add up all the speed gains they claim the airplane pushes 350kts.

My Mooney has every speed mod except for the 201 windscreen so I guess that makes me one of those owners. If you think those mods don't make a difference you're sadly mistaken. I talk speed with bonanza pilots and gas with 150 pilots.

TheAviator737 · September 20th, 2007, 01:42

Never been in a Mooney, been wanting to fly one, I hear they are great single engine aircraft!

n57flyguy · September 20th, 2007, 06:33

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Originally Posted by esa17

I love my Mooney, they are such sweet aircraft. I've never flown the other two but have seen tons of them, nothing short of a P-51 is as sexy as a Mooney.

FlyOrDie · September 21st, 2007, 13:55

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Originally Posted by esa17

My Mooney has every speed mod except for the 201 windscreen so I guess that makes me one of those owners. If you think those mods don't make a difference you're sadly mistaken. I talk speed with bonanza pilots and gas with 150 pilots.

I think its cool how much speed you can squeeze out of that airframe. I loved flying the A36 with 300hp but if I was putting fuel in the tanks it would be painful.

esa17 · September 21st, 2007, 14:42

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Originally Posted by FlyOrDie

I think its cool how much speed you can squeeze out of that airframe. I loved flying the A36 with 300hp but if I was putting fuel in the tanks it would be painful.

I flew from Meridian MS to Shreveport Downtown with an A36 over the summer. He arrived less than 10 minutes before me and burned a whole lot more gas. Most people consider A Bonanza to be much roomier than a Mooney, they aren't. The biggest spacial difference is in the head room which gives the illusion of much more interior space. In truth at the shoulders the difference is about three inches.

Don't get me wrong, I love flying Bonanzas, they're great aircraft. Especially when I'm not paying for the motion lotion.

September 11th, 2007, 15:17	#1
Propilot Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 451	Mooney Production Test Pilot Job Desc: Conduct production flight testing, support engineering flight test as needed, assist with company logistic flights as needed, prepare related forms and reports. Benefits: Yes Requirements: Must have commercial pilot, single engine air plane instrument rating, 1000 hours PIC, 200 hours time in make. Education: Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and relevant technical training. Prefer: College and engineering background. CFI Other requirements: Must have current FAA Class II medical. Must be able to work flexible hours and some weekends as needed to support production flight test requirements. Contact Hank Engel ssweet@mooney.com www.mooney.com __________________ Most men can withstand adversity, but to truly test a man's character, give him power. www.freemanaviation.com

September 11th, 2007, 15:34	#2
OldTownPilot Old Skool Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bang'er and Bah Habah Posts: 4,631 Blog Entries: 10	Re: Mooney Production Test Pilot I would LOVE to do this. Saw a similar posting for a cessna job flying their singles and the mustang. What a way to combine an engineering background and a passion for GA. __________________ As a wise man said, sumb!tch flew in, sumb!tch'll fly out. Ski Hard. Party Harder.

September 11th, 2007, 17:34	#4
t82 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 119	Re: Mooney Production Test Pilot At least with Mooney it will be in Kerrville Tx (about 45 minutes to San Antonio). There are also freelance instructing opportunities close by. Last edited by t82; September 11th, 2007 at 17:55.

September 11th, 2007, 17:52	#5
esa17 Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The land of the north wind. Posts: 1,969	Re: Mooney Production Test Pilot Once again my 300+ Mooney time is gonna pay off! __________________ I’m scared of it all: Oh, afar I can hear The voice of my solitudes call!...The snows and the camp-fire, with wolves at my feet; Good-bye, for it’s safer up there.

September 11th, 2007, 18:05	#6
wheelsup Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: _ Posts: 8,269	Re: Mooney Production Test Pilot Serious question - why buy a Mooney when you can get a LancAir or Columbia? __________________ "It takes just as much time to be nice to someone as it does to be a jerk."

September 16th, 2007, 06:39	#10
roundout Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kftw Posts: 1,258	Re: Mooney Production Test Pilot i work closely with the mooney factory and know the two guys who currently hold this position. it is a good job; lots of hours, good equipment, minimal travel. i would not hesitate to apply if i was in the market. __________________ http://www.m-w.com/dictionary.htm this reference tool contains examples of the proper spellings and usages of the following words: your, you're, there, their, they're, than, then

September 16th, 2007, 20:08	#12
roundout Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kftw Posts: 1,258	Re: Mooney Production Test Pilot M20TN > COL4. M20TN is faster at intermediate altitudes that are utilized more often. M20TN has less hp, which means it burns less fuel. M20TN is certified for known icing. M20TN air conditioner gives a speed hit of about 2kts, whereas a COL4 with A/C has trouble getting past 225KTAS on the top end. M20R > COL3 as well. The M20 airframe has much more room in the back seat and the cockpit is more traditionalist, which i like. __________________ http://www.m-w.com/dictionary.htm this reference tool contains examples of the proper spellings and usages of the following words: your, you're, there, their, they're, than, then

September 20th, 2007, 01:42	#15
TheAviator737 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: KJYO and KHEF Posts: 178	Re: Mooney Production Test Pilot Never been in a Mooney, been wanting to fly one, I hear they are great single engine aircraft! __________________ " To the average person the sky is the limit, to a pilot the sky is home!" CFI - CFII - MEI

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