Airbus Aircraft · 15 hours ago
Flight Test Engineer
Mobile, AL
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expAirbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Flight Test Engineer to join our Engineering department based in Mobile, AL. The Flight Test Engineer is responsible for ensuring the proper execution of ground and flight tests on A220 and A320 production aircraft.
Aviation & Aerospace
No H1B
Responsibilities
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 delivery process
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in aerospace, mechanical or aircraft construction engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience
2+ years of experience as a Flight Test Engineer
8 years experience in the aviation industry with preference to Airbus aircraft
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
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
Retirement savings plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Paid time off including personal time
Holidays
A generous paid parental leave program
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans)
Prescription
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”)
Other supplemental benefit coverages
Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University
Unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability
Certifications
Career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility
Company
Airbus Aircraft
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