Airbus

Flight Test Support Engineer

Airbus • $85K — $100K *
Mobile, AL 36695In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Over 5 years in aircraft technical support or troubleshooting
  • Knowledge of Single Aisle aircraft systems and cabin architecture
  • Familiarity with operational documentation
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
  • Fluent in English, knowledge of French is a plus
  • Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate communication among Production, Quality, Engineering, and Flight Test teams
  • Represent Flight Test team in technical review meetings
  • Follow up on technical and quality issues with SA Aircraft Technical group
  • Ensure effective information flow between technical groups and the production flight test team
  • Arrange ID cards for A220 production aircraft in collaboration with FTEs
  • Maintain a database for technical information supporting flight activities
  • Confirm FTEs have necessary tools for ground/flight activities
  • Handle logistics for production test activities
  • Disseminate information on new features or standards to Flight Test team
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and software updates

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a high-paced and dynamic operational environment
  • Engage in a collaborative teamwork culture with a focus on quality and safety
  • Gain exposure to various aspects of flight test operations
  • Involvement in continuous improvement practices
  • Potential for domestic and international travel for training and certification
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Position Summary:

In this fast paced and operational environment, there is no day similar to the next. At Airbus we face daily challenges, but through collaborative teamwork we overcome them by focusing on Quality, Safety, and Customer Transparency to deliver the best possible aircraft.

In this role you will be an integral part of a core team in charge of key activities for Flight Test Operations, by being a go-to subject matter expert.

Your chanllenges:
  • Coordinate communication between Production/Quality team/Engineering and Flight Test
  • Acts as the Flight Test team representative in technical review meetings with MAP, FAL/Flightline, Design Office, Programs, and Quality teams
  • Follows-up technical and quality problems such as QSR, in service events, recurrent problems in coordination with SA Aircraft Technical group.
  • Ensures the information flow between SA Aircraft technical group and Production flight test team in Mobile.
  • Arranges ID cards for all A220 production aircraft while working in close collaboration with FTEs
  • Build and maintain a database with technical information to support the A220 ground/flight activities.
  • Ensures technical aircraft follow-up: Flight Test Request screening, check of proper aircraft configuration, technical assistance for anomalies follow-up and resolution.
  • Responsible for confirming FTEs have the tools necessary to conduct ground/flight activities.
  • He/she is in charge of all the logistics required for preparation and follow up of aspects which are necessary to efficiently handle the production ground/flight test activities.
  • Ensure technical information about new features or standards is distributed appropriately within the Flight Test team.
  • Maturity improvement relaying recurrent or operational issue to Development Flight/Ground Test and associated Design Office/Customer Service
  • On top of these activities, several side tasks are to be performed to allow the group to operate appropriately such as participating in software updates, shaping the future of activity by a continuous improvement of way of working.


Your boarding pass:
  • Ability to work under pressure, with short deadlines and a changing environment.
  • Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
  • Single Aisle aircraft systems and cabin architecture knowledge
  • Operational documentation knowledge
  • More than 5 years experience in aircraft technical support and/or troubleshooting
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience required
  • Pilot certifications or international equivalent - preferred, but not required
  • Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):
  • English: Fluent
  • French: knowledge is appreciated


Travel Required:

10-20% Domestic & International travel for training and certification

Physical Requirements:
  • Vision:adequate to enter and read material on computer screens. Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings, the giving of directions and other business interactions
  • Hearing: able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation in office settings Able to hear safety alerts and warning signals.
  • Speaking: able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver information to groups of varying size with or without amplification.
  • Equipment Operation Able to operate a wide range of personal and office electronic equipment.
  • Carrying: able to occasionally carry up to 10lbs/5kg while engaging in training, addressing production issues or as part of continuous improvement projects.
  • Lifting: able to occasionally lift up to 10lbs/5kg.
  • Pushing/Pulling: able to push/pull items in office areas.
  • Sitting: able to sit for extended periods of time at the computer and in meetings.
  • Squatting/Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves.
  • Standing: able to stand for extended periods of time.
  • Travel: able to travel overseas and domestically sometimes for extended periods of time. Working outside hangers in changing locations.
  • Walking: able to walk through office and production areas, around flight lines and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor and/or outdoor surfaces


This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:
US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:
Professional

Remote Type:
On-site

Job Family:
Testing

About Airbus

Airbus SE is a European multinational aerospace corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells civil and military aeronautical products worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Airbus, Airbus Helicopters, and Airbus Defence and Space. The Airbus segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells commercial jet aircraft of approximately 100 seats; and regional turboprop aircraft and aircraft components, as well as provides aircraft conversion and related services. The Airbus Helicopters segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells civil and military helicopters; and offers helicopter related services. The Airbus Defence and Space segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells military aircraft, such as combat, mission, transport, and tanker aircraft; and missile systems, military satellites, and defence electronics, as well as provides defence related services. The company was formerly known as Airbus Group SE and changed its name to Airbus SE in April 2017. Airbus SE was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Blagnac, France.
Learn more about Airbus
Size
135,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
2000
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