Flight Test Support Engineer

Airbus•Mobile, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

In this fast paced and operational environment, there is no day similar to the next. At Airbus we face daily challenges, but through collaborative teamwork we overcome them by focusing on Quality, Safety, and Customer Transparency to deliver the best possible aircraft. In this role you will be an integral part of a core team in charge of key activities for Flight Test Operations, by being a go-to subject matter expert. Our Engineers at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facility take our aircraft from concept to customer delivery – working with production teams on every aspect of assembly from managing technical information, quality control, maintenance tasks and health & safety – along flowlines and flightlines. Join our team and watch our aircraft come to life.

Requirements

Ability to work under pressure, with short deadlines and a changing environment.
Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Single Aisle aircraft systems and cabin architecture knowledge
Operational documentation knowledge
More than 5 years experience in aircraft technical support and/or troubleshooting
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience required
English: Fluent
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

Pilot certifications or international equivalent - preferred, but not required
French: knowledge is appreciated

Responsibilities

Coordinate communication between Production/Quality team/Engineering and Flight Test
Acts as the Flight Test team representative in technical review meetings with MAP, FAL/Flightline, Design Office, Programs, and Quality teams
Follows-up technical and quality problems such as QSR, in service events, recurrent problems in coordination with SA Aircraft Technical group.
Ensures the information flow between SA Aircraft technical group and Production flight test team in Mobile.
Arranges ID cards for all A220 production aircraft while working in close collaboration with FTEs
Build and maintain a database with technical information to support the A220 ground/flight activities.
Ensures technical aircraft follow-up: Flight Test Request screening, check of proper aircraft configuration, technical assistance for anomalies follow-up and resolution.
Responsible for confirming FTEs have the tools necessary to conduct ground/flight activities.
He/she is in charge of all the logistics required for preparation and follow up of aspects which are necessary to efficiently handle the production ground/flight test activities.
Ensure technical information about new features or standards is distributed appropriately within the Flight Test team.
Maturity improvement relaying recurrent or operational issue to Development Flight/Ground Test and associated Design Office/Customer Service
Participating in software updates, shaping the future of activity by a continuous improvement of way of working.

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
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”) and 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
Opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes
National and international mobility
Flexible working arrangements