Fligh Test Engineer
- Mobile, AL
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Perform all ground tests and flight tests required to obtain Certificate of Airworthiness (CoA) and customer acceptance of production aircraft.
- Requesting the necessary aircraft configuration and loading.
- Writing and signing the Flight Order and the Flight Crew Report also signed by the Captain.
- Calculating weight and balance and take-off data.
- Accepting the aircraft technically, on behalf of the Captain, by checking, filling and signing the Technical Log Book.
- Ensuring technical follow-up of the aircraft.
- Defining the classification of the flight.
- Conduct the flight and operate aircraft systems and Cockpit Collection Tool.
- Filling in the Technical Log Book (reporting malfunctions or anomalies, requesting modifications for the next flight.
- Writing the daily “Dépêche” and the Flight Crew Report (if so required, in cooperation with other crew members), forwarding the FTE log to the data processing team.
- Requesting the necessary data processing for completion of the flight analysis.
- Managing the aircraft during the overall ground and flight activities of production and delivery phases, as well as the proper execution of the related tests.
- Ensuring a technical follow up of the aircraft from hand-over to FTC (FOT for Production aircraft) until the Customer Acceptance (Technical Acceptance Completion - TAC). The Flight Test Engineer (FTE) and the Ground Test Engineer (GTE) work together as a team to ensure a smooth and successful deliveryprocess.
- B.S. degree in aerospace, mechanical or aircraft construction engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2+ years of experience as a Fight Test Engineer.
- 8 years experience in the aviation industry.
- Experience on A320 family or other Airbus aircraft.
- Qualified from a Flight Test School approved by EASA or equivalent experience that would allow for an EASA Cat 2 validation
- Knowledge of Aircraft configuration management rules.
- Current and continued EASA, TCCA, or FAA Class 2 Medical and be able to perform duties as aircrew on a daily basis.
- Aviation certification or FFS Simulator experience.
- Experience with AIRBUS manuals (Structure Repair Manual, Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Illustrated Parts Catalog etc.)
- Knowledge of AIRBUS internal procedures, processes and tools.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in solving engineering problems.
- Ability to function on the basis of self-motivation and self-direction.
- Willing to travel up to 30% of the time overseas and domestically within the Airbus international network, supplier and customer sites.
- During 1 year, the selected candidate will be assigned to Europe to be trained and to get a Flight Test Engineer License.
- Interview with Hiring Manager: We'll schedule a technical interview to go over your experience and qualifications in more detail.
- Offer Letter: We´ll extend you an offer and start the onboarding process.
- Background Check & DOT Drug Screen: This step involves conducting a comprehensive background check, which includes reviewing criminal history, and other relevant records. Additionally, a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug screening will be carried out to ensure compliance with federal regulations for safety-sensitive positions
- You start your next challenge!