Flight Test Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

• 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 "Depeche" 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)

• 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 5%

• Additional program related duties as assigned
• 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

Education

• 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

• 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)

Citizenship

• Authorized to Work in the US

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
• 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
• Qualification as an Airbus FTE/GTE preferred

• Excellent technical English both written and spoken
• French, or German, or Spanish preferred

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.

• 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'