Flight Test Engineer (m/f)

Job Tasks & Coordination of development and certification tests on aircraft

• Development of a flight test program for a CS/FAR23 commuter aircraft
• Development of flight test cards
• Classification of test hazards and risk mitigation procedures
• Preparation and conduction of ground and flight tests
• Data reduction and qualified real-time and post flight analysis
• Planning of aircraft modifications and overall schedules
• Preparation and conduction of onsite and offsite campaigns

Required Skills

• Good knowledge of the English language
• Familiar with Part21 and CS/FAR23 requirements
• Structured, independent and solution-oriented way of working
• International mind-set
• Good communication skills and team work ability
• Good knowledge of MS-Office software
• Flexible, prepared to support and act in other functions across the organisation
• Flight background is an advantage

Education / Experience

• Master degree in aeronautical engineering or similar
• Working experience in the aeronautical industry in flight testing (min. 5 years)
• Flight test engineer CAT 1 training i.a.w. Part 21 or equivalent experience
• Min. 100 hours of flight test experience is an advantage
• Experience with development and certification flight testing
• Experience with aircraft systems, power plant, avionics, flight physics and respective flight testing