How much does a Test Pilot Manager make in the United States? The average Test Pilot Manager salary in the United States is $206,953 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $152,311 and $232,694. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Test Pilot Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Test Pilot Manager Salary $104,448 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Test Pilot Manager Salary $152,311 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Test Pilot Manager Salary $206,953 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Test Pilot Manager Salary $232,694 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Test Pilot Manager Salary $256,131 US February 26, 2024
25% $152,311 10% $104,448 90% $256,131 75% $232,694 $206,953 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Quality Assurance: Verifying the adherence of product with required specifications and expectations to track and resolve deficiencies prior to product release.

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Analysis 0.14%
Quality Assurance 0.08%
SQL 0.04%
Others 99.74%

Job Description for Test Pilot Manager

Test Pilot Manager oversees pilots who test model aircraft to ensure compliance with federal regulations and product specifications. Determines if model is suitable for flying and testing. Being a Test Pilot Manager organizes scheduling for testing and for demonstrations for government officials or customers. Recommends changes to cockpit or aircraft to better meet the pilot's needs or to improve flight. Additionally, Test Pilot Manager assists engineering team in developing tests and maneuvers for test pilots. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to the head of a unit/department. The Test Pilot Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Test Pilot Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Test Pilot Manager salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Test Pilot Manager, the highest Test Pilot Manager salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Test Pilot Manager salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Test Pilot Manager salary is in Miami, FL, where the Test Pilot Manager salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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