Flight Test Engineer

* 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 “Dépêche” 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)The Flight Acceptance Engineer (FAE) has the responsibility to ensure the proper execution of the ground and flight tests by: 25%Other Duties as Assigned 5%* 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 examEducation* Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science/Aeronautics, or equivalent professional experience* Master's degree in Engineering/Science/Aeronautics, or equivalent professional experience preferredExperience* 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 preferredLicensure/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 preferredTravel* 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 LicenseCitizenship* Authorized to Work in the USKnowledge, 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 preferredCommunication Skills* Excellent technical English both written and spoken* French, or German, or Spanish preferredTechnical Systems Proficiency* Knowledge of aircraft systems* Technical qualification on the A220 and/or A320 preferredLevel of Decision Making* Tactical decision making to enable performance of all ground tests and flight tests required to obtain Certificate of Airworthiness (CoA) and customer acceptance of production aircraftJob Dimensions* Responsible for customer interfaces with the Flight Test team during the Acceptance process* Directly influences Flight Test aspects of the Acceptance and Delivery process**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.* 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'* 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.
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