Flight Test Engineer

Airbus•Mobile, AL

1d•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. This role involves performing all ground and flight tests required to obtain the Certificate of Airworthiness (CoA) and customer acceptance of production aircraft. The engineer will manage the aircraft during ground and flight activities, ensure technical follow-up, and may require additional tests 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. Airbus will provide all necessary theoretical and on-the-job training, but the selected candidate will be responsible for passing the final exam at Epner School.

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…).
Qualified from a Flight Test School approved by EASA or equivalent experience that would allow for an EASA Cat 2 validation.
Current and continued EASA, TCCA, or FAA Class 2 Medical and be able to perform duties as aircrew on a daily basis.
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.
As per FOM, the candidate should be able to work on weekends when necessary for operations to 6 consecutive duty days, followed by a full day off duty.
Excellent technical English both written and spoken.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Engineering/Science/Aeronautics, or equivalent professional experience.
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.
Private pilot's license preferred.
Experience in working in a multi-cultural environment 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 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.
Write and sign the Flight Order and the Flight Crew Report.
Calculate weight and balance and take-off data.
Accept the aircraft technically, on behalf of the Captain, by checking, filling and signing the Technical Log Book.
Ensure technical follow-up of the aircraft.
Define the classification of the flight.
Conduct the flight and operate aircraft systems and COCOTO (Cockpit Collection Tool).
Fill in the Technical Log Book (reporting malfunctions or anomalies, requesting modifications for the next flight).
Call for a debriefing when necessary.
Write 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.
Request 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)).
Manage the aircraft during the overall ground and flight activities of production and delivery phases, as well as the proper execution of the related tests.
Ensure a technical follow up of the aircraft from hand-over to FTC (FOT for Production aircraft) until the Customer Acceptance (Technical Acceptance Completion - TAC).
May require additional tests (ground or flight) to ensure satisfactory completion of production test activities.
Work together with the Ground Test Engineer (GTE) as a team to ensure a smooth and successful delivery process.
Perform additional program related duties as assigned.