Lead Flight Test Engineer

Job description

Job Description:

As a Lead Flight Test Engineer (LFTE) you are assigned for duties in an aircraft for the purpose of conducting (production) flight tests. LFTEs  have specific tasks and privileges as a flight test crew member, to operate the test aircraft’s systems either directly or through dedicated flight test instrumentation, that could significantly interfere with the aircraft basic systems. The word ‘assisting’ (the pilots) should be understood in the sense of the critical actions which could be performed by the LFTE, if requested by the flight test order and agreed by the pilot-in-command. LFTE are also in charge of upstream preparation of flight tests and final validation of flight tests results.

Detailed Description:

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Act as part of the flight crew to conduct production flight test activities on new helicopters

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Performance of ground test activities in order to ensure permit to fly

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Performance of flight test activities in accordance with flight-, safety- and quality-regulations incl. verification/validation and establishment of necessary certification documents

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Operates flight test tools, conducts real time data analysis, and post processes flight test data

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Identifies root cause and verifies that issues identified during flight test are resolved

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Coordination of activities with Engineering, Flight Line and Quality Assurance

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Ensure onboarding and standardization for ground test activities in the flight line

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Ensure continuous improvement and update of flight-, safety- and quality-regulations in

accordance with local authority regulations

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Ensure coordination and tracking of changes of local flight regulations and finalization of

correcting actions if necessary

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Adaptation and creation of flight test instructions

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Conduct of engineering test flights including written flight test reports

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There might be some travel for training and flight test campaigns involved within and

outside India.

Qualifications

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 Final degree in aerospace technology or similar (Bachelor/MSc or equivalent)

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 Demonstrates strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

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 Professional experience in engineering

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 Medical Class 2 required

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 Advanced software skills, e.g. proficiency in MS Office

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 Preferably finalized training as flight test engineer class 2 Rotary Wing or experienced Test Flight Engineer (MNE)

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 Advanced knowledge of English and preferably French

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 Radio license in English

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 Private Pilot License (A) or (H)

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 High level of flexibility and mobility, worldwide travels, possibly at short notice.

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 India Private Limited

Employment Type:
Permanent

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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Testing

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