Airbus

Ground Test Engineer

Airbus • $80K — $110K *
Mobile, AL 36695In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years in engineering, preferably in aerospace
  • Experience with A320 and A220 aircraft systems
  • Knowledge of ground testing protocols and procedures
  • Strong understanding of in-flight and ground safety regulations
  • Ability to work collaboratively in team settings

Responsibilities

  • Execute ground production and acceptance tests for aircraft
  • Prepare for and assist during Rejected Takeoff (RTO) procedures
  • Conduct in-flight cabin functional checks during acceptance flights
  • Serve as Cabin Safety Crew for customer flights and demonstrations
  • Perform Static Tests, APU Runs, Engine Runs, and Taxi operations

Benefits

  • Equal employment opportunities regardless of background
  • Commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment
  • Supportive workplace for individuals with disabilities
  • Focus on compliance and integrity in operations
  • Career growth opportunities within a leading aerospace company
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Airbus is seeking an experienced Ground Test Engineer to join the Production Flight Test team in Mobile, Alabama. This critical role is centered on being a key player in the organization, dedicated to delivering timely and high-quality solutions to customers (airlines). This person will execute ground production and acceptance tests. This role includes preparing for and supporting the pilot during Rejected Takeoff (RTO) procedures and performing in-flight cabin functional checks. The GTE also serves as Cabin Safety Crew during Customer Acceptance Flights, special missions, and demonstration flights. Additional responsibilities include conducting Static Tests, APU Runs, Engine Runs, and Taxi operations on A320 and A220 aircraft.

Your challenges:
  • Manage a diverse portfolio of customer accounts to ensure the delivery of retrofit solutions and scheduled maintenance services meets all cost, timeline, and quality benchmarks. This involves overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of customer queries, which includes dispatching requests to the appropriate departments and initiating technical approval forms to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and on-time delivery. Additionally, you will proactively escalate risks or blocked queries to ensure timely resolutions and provide technical expertise to cross-functional teams located across international sites.
  • Direct on-site assistance for airline partners, focusing on the evaluation of maintenance programs and service bulletins.
  • Assess the status of aircraft when deviations from standard maintenance procedures occur.
  • Responsible for defining the necessary recovery actions to return aircraft to airworthy conditions while identifying and mitigating any risks related to unsafe or unsecure storage environments.
  • Monitor subcontractor performance by tracking metrics such as on-time delivery, first-time fix rates, and overall autonomy. This includes leading monthly quality reviews and collaborating with the quality department to develop action plans that improve the standard of technical responses.


How we care for you:
  • Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP")
  • Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
  • Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.
  • Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we support flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your boarding pass:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
  • Minimum 8 years' experience in aeronautical company technical department and various ATA chapter
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or Type Certificate (TC) or European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Medical Class 2
  • Experience on Airbus A320 or A22
  • Familiarity with A220 and A320 systems, including avionics, cabin systems, and powerplants
  • Must hold an EASA, TCCA, or FAA Class 2 Medical and be able to perform duties as aircrew on a daily basis
  • Strong computer background, including MS Excel and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail)
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • Ability to understand and mentor principles within assigned discipline.
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical aircraft topics.
  • Excellent communication, coordination, and organization skills.
  • Ability to inter-relate with and motivate diverse teams.
  • Authorized to work in the US.

Physical Requirements:
  • Onsite or remote: Onsite 100%
  • Must hold an EASA, TCCA, or FAA Class 2 Medical and be able to perform duties as aircrew on a daily basis.
  • Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
  • Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
  • Speaking: 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): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
  • Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
  • Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
  • Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
  • Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.
  • Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
  • Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
  • Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
  • Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven 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

Job Posting End Date: 07.03.2026

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
* Ladders Estimates

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