Flight Test Engineer

Airbus•Mobile, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Flight Test Engineer is responsible for ensuring the proper execution of ground and flight tests on A220 and A320 production aircraft.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science/Aeronautics, or equivalent professional experience
2 or more years of experience as a Flight Test Engineer
8+ years of experience in aircraft systems (MAP, Design Office, development functions…) and various ATA chapter
Qualified from a Flight Test School approved by EASA or equivalent experience that would allow for an EASA Cat 2 validation
Authorized to Work in the US
Knowledge of Flight Test Operations
Engineering background sufficient to support Flight Test Engineer duties
Knowledge of EASA and TCCA regulations concerning flight operations and flight test
Continuous improvement mindset, able to make proposals and to follow their progress
Solution oriented team player
Self-reflective behavior
Ability to learn quickly and share knowledge
Good analysis and synthesis skills in problem diagnosis
Decision maker, dynamism and leadership
Integrity, humility, crew and operational team spirit
Excellent rigor and professionalism as well as a strong sense of initiative expected at all moments
Ability to work in a stressful environment
Customer oriented mindset
As per FOM, the candidate should be able to work up to 12 hours when necessary for operations
Even if main activities are mainly conducted during the week, as per FOM the candidate should be able to work on weekends when necessary for operations to 6 consecutives duty days, followed by a full day off duty
Experience in working in a multi-cultural environment preferred
Excellent technical English both written and spoken
Knowledge of aircraft systems
Tactical decision making to enable performance of all ground tests and flight tests required to obtain Certificate of Airworthiness (CoA) and customer acceptance of production aircraft
Responsible for customer interfaces with the Flight Test team during the Acceptance process
Directly influences Flight Test aspects of the Acceptance and Delivery process
Onsite 100%
Vision: Daily able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
Hearing: Daily able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
Speaking: Daily able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): Daily able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
Carrying: Daily able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
Lifting: Daily to 30lbs/14kgs.
Pushing / Pulling: Daily able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
Sitting: Daily able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer.
Squatting / Kneeling: Daily able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
Standing: Daily able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor.
Travel: 30% able to travel independently and at short notice.
Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): Daily able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
Appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor
Must hold an EASA, TCCA, or FAA Class 2 Medical and be able to perform duties as aircrew on a daily basis'
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Engineering/Science/Aeronautics, or equivalent professional experience preferred
Airbus or Bombardier/Airbus Canada minimum 5 years of experience preferred
Prior Airbus experience in a Flight Operations environment, especially A220 or A320 preferred
Experience in transversal role and management of projects preferred
Training in Crew Resources Management and Human Factors preferred
Aviation certification or FFS Simulator experience
Private pilot's license preferred
Qualification as an Airbus FTE/GTE preferred
French, or German, or Spanish preferred
Technical qualification on the A220 and/or A320 preferred

Responsibilities

Perform Flight Test Engineer duties for Production Aircraft (A220 & A320):
Perform all ground tests and flight tests required to obtain Certificate of Airworthiness (CoA) and customer acceptance of production aircraft.
Ensure the proper execution of the ground and flight tests by:
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 COCOTO (Cockpit Collection Tool)
Filling in the Technical Log Book (reporting malfunctions or anomalies, requesting modifications for the next flight)
Calling for a debriefing when necessary
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
Comply with the Flight Test Operations manuals for both the A220 and A320 Programs
Flight Operations Manual (FOM)
Ground Operations Method (GOM)
Safety Management System manual (SMS)
Flight Acceptance Engineer Duties (A220 & A320) The Flight Acceptance Engineer (FAE) has the responsibility to ensure the proper execution of the ground and flight tests by:
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). In this scope, he may require additional tests (ground or flight) to ensure satisfactory completion of production test activities
The Flight Test Engineer (FTE) and the Ground Test Engineer (GTE) work together as a team to ensure a smooth and successful delivery process.
Other Duties as Assigned
Additional program related duties as assigned
During 1 year, the selected candidate will be assigned to Europe to be trained and to get the Flight Test Engineer License in Toulouse and Hamburg
Airbus will provide all necessary theoretical training and on-the-job training, but the final exam will be passed at Epner School
It will be the responsibility of the selected candidate to succeed the final exam