Associate Flight Test Engineer, Production

Leonardo•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Flight Test Engineer performs ground and flight acceptance test procedures (ATPs), evaluates flight data, troubleshoots avionics and mechanical issues, and performs aircraft adjustments. The role includes preflight, postflight, and post-maintenance inspections; maintaining flight records and aircraft logbooks; and responsibility for aircraft flight acceptance. The engineer works with engineering, management, and quality control, coordinates flight activities with pilots and operations teams, and interacts with customers during acceptance flights and technical explanations. The position is based at the flight line, with the primary location listed as Philadelphia and working type listed as hybrid.

Requirements

Mechanic, avionics, or aircrew experience in the military or equivalent.
At least five years of helicopter experience.
Strong understanding of aviation technology, particularly avionics.
Ability to perform rotor and engine adjustments.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to fly in aircraft as part of a flight crew with multiple groups.
Ability to learn multiple airframes and perform testing under production schedule pressure.
Ability to learn and develop new procedures in coordination with engineering.
Ability to work overtime, including scheduled and unscheduled weekends.
Ability to pass and maintain a Class 2 or 3 FAA flight physical.
Ability to pass water survival training.
Ability to complete required training courses and pass associated testing, such as maintenance courses and pilot ground school.

Nice To Haves

A&P license.
Ten years of aviation experience preferred.
Flight experience preferred.
Flight line troubleshooting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform flight and ground ATPs.
Evaluate and interpret flight data.
Maintain flight records and documents, including recording flight hours in aircraft logbooks.
Coordinate flight activities with pilots and operations teams.
Perform return-to-base (RTB) adjustments.
Conduct aircraft flight acceptance with customers.
Work with engineering on issues and implementation of ATPs.
Perform preflight, postflight, and post-maintenance inspections.
Evaluate and suggest troubleshooting to resolve avionics and mechanical issues.
Work with engineering, management, and quality control.
Interact with customers during acceptance flights and provide technical explanations.
Perform other duties and fulfill other responsibilities as assigned.