Airbus Americas, Inc.
Aerospace
FlightTestEngineer
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“Flight Test Engineer at Airbus Americas, Inc.. Skills: Flight Test Engineer duties, Aircraft systems knowledge, EASA/TCCA regulations. Perform ground and flight tests for Certificate of Airworthiness. Request aircraft configuration and loading”
What You'll Achieve.
Obtain Certificate of Airworthiness; Obtain customer acceptance of production aircraft; Satisfactory completion of production test activities
Industry & Context.
Good analysis and synthesis skills in problem diagnosis
30% Domestic and International travel, Work up to 12 hours when necessary, Work on weekends when necessary, Up to 6 consecutive duty days, Physical demands: Vision, Hearing, Speaking, Equipment Operation, Carrying, Lifting, Pushing/Pulling, Sitting, Squatting/Kneeling, Standing, Walking, Appropriate hearing/eye protection may be required, Awareness of compliance risks, Commitment to act with integrity, Must hold an EASA, TCCA, or FAA Class 2 Medical and be able to perform duties as aircrew on a daily basis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science/Aeronautics, or equivalent professional 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, Current and continued EASA, TCCA, or FAA Class 2 Medical and be able to perform duties as aircrew on a daily basis, Engineering background sufficient to support Flight Test Engineer duties, Knowledge of EASA and TCCA regulations concerning flight operations and flight test, Excellent technical English both written and spoken
Nice to Have
Master's degree in Engineering/Science/Aeronautics, or equivalent professional experience, 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, Private pilot's license preferred, Experience in working in a multi-cultural environment preferred, Qualification as an Airbus FTE/GTE preferred, French, or German, or Spanish preferred, Technical qualification on the A220 and/or A320 preferred
What You'll Do.
Perform ground and flight tests for Certificate of Airworthiness
Request aircraft configuration and loading
Calculate weight and balance
Accept aircraft technically
Ensure technical follow-up of aircraft
Define flight classification
Conduct flight and operate aircraft systems
Fill Technical Log Book
Write daily "Dépêche"
Write Flight Crew Report
Forward FTE log to data processing
Request data processing for flight analysis
Comply with Flight Test Operations manuals
Manage aircraft during production and delivery phases
Ensure proper execution of tests
Perform additional program related duties
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cooperation with other crew members; Work together as a team (FTE and GTE); Exchanges with other Airbus Flight Test Centers
Communication Scope
Technical English both written and spoken
Process & Methodology
Management of projects
Full Job Description
Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) * [Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal](https://kairosservicesinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf) * [Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination](https://kairosservicesinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/PayTransparencyPoster.pdf) (English) * [Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminación](https://kairosservicesinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/federal-contractor-pay-transparency-spanish.pdf) (Spanish) ****Job Description:**** Position Summary 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: * 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 oth
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