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Job Description:
The Flight Test Engineer is responsible for ensuring the proper execution of ground and flight tests on A220 and A320 production aircraft.
Primary Responsibilities:
Perform Flight Test Engineer duties for Production Aircraft (A220 & A320): 70%
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:
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
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science/Aeronautics, or equivalent professional experience
Master's degree in Engineering/Science/Aeronautics, or equivalent professional experience preferred
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
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
Licensure/Certifications:
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
Private pilot's license preferred
Travel:
30% Domestic and International (Canada, Europe…) for training and exchanges with other Airbus Flight Test Centers (Montreal, Hamburg, Toulouse, Tianjin)
During 1 year, the selected candidate will be assigned to Europe to be trained and to get Flight Test Engineer License
Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:
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
Physical Requirements:
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.
Company:
Airbus Americas, Inc.
Employment Type:
US - Direct Hire
Experience Level:
Professional
Remote Type:
On-site
Job Family:
Testing