Flight Test Readiness Engineer (all genders)

This is what drives you:

You have a clear idea of what you want: To contribute to the vision of safe and energy-efficient flying, in a team of like-minded aviation enthusiasts who are determined to shape the future of aviation.

This is what you can do:

• Coordinates the different parties involved in test aircraft operation to ensure readiness for testing per test air-craft schedule. Oversees the activities and deliverables to achieve Permit to Fly.
• Liaise with maintenance (through Maintenance representative) to define pre & post flight test activities.
• Plan and track test aircraft maintenance and troubleshooting activities, modifications, configuration changes and ensure the availability of the required parts, tools, equipment and material.
• Chair test readiness reviews conc. the test aircrafts involved in ground and flight tests.
• Participates in Flight Test debriefings to quickly elaborate a plan for deficiencies resolution and maintenance plan on test aircraft before next flight
• Manage aircraft schedule in cooperation with the Lead Flight Test Engineer.

You’ll bring this with you:

• Engineering degree or equivalent professional qualification
• A minimum of 5 years of job experience in a flight test environment.
• Experience as Project FTE, Project Engineer
• Experience in Aircraft Maintenance is required
• Proven experience in leading a team
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Autonomous worker and excellent communicator
• Very good written and oral knowledge in English.

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Deutsche Aircraft GmbH
Human Resources
Airport Oberpfaffenhofen
82234 Weßling - Germany