212054
Engineering
Associate - W2
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PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Flight Test Engineer, in Mobile, AL. Job ID#212054
Job Description:
This client is looking for a Flight Test Engineer to join our Engineering department based in Mobile, AL. The Flight Test Engineer is responsible for ensuring the proper execution of ground and flight tests on A220 and A320 production aircraft.
Meet the team:
Our Engineers at here at the facility will Manufacturing facility take our aircraft from concept to customer delivery – working with production teams on every aspect of assembly from managing technical information, quality control, maintenance tasks and health & safety – along flowlines and flight lines. Join our team and watch our aircraft come to life.
Your working environment:
You will find the clients Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of the clients' strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.
Your challenges:
Perform all ground tests and flight tests required to obtain Certificate of Airworthiness (CoA) and customer acceptance of production aircraft.
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 Logbook.
Ensuring technical follow-up of the aircraft.
Defining the classification of the flight.
Conduct the flight and operate aircraft systems and Cockpit Collection Tool.
Filling in the Technical Log Book (reporting malfunctions or anomalies, requesting modifications for the next flight.
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.
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).
The Flight Test Engineer (FTE) and the Ground Test Engineer (GTE)
Work together as a team to ensure a smooth and successful delivery process.
Your boarding pass:
B.S. degree in aerospace, mechanical or aircraft construction engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2+ years of experience as a Fight Test Engineer.
8 years' experience in the aviation industry with preference to the client's aircraft.
Experience on A320 family or other any other of the client's aircraft.
Qualified from a Flight Test School approved by EASA or equivalent experience that would allow for an EASA Cat 2 validation
Knowledge of Aircraft configuration management rules.
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.
Experience with the client's manuals (Structure Repair Manual, Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Illustrated Parts Catalog etc.)
Knowledge of the client's internal procedures, processes and tools.
Demonstrated effectiveness in solving engineering problems.
Ability to function on the basis of self-motivation and self-direction.
Willing to travel up to 30% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
Onsite or remote: Onsite 100%
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.
Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site.
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
'Exclusive Bonus Opportunity!
A limited time bonus program is currently available for this role. Speak with your recruiter today to determine eligibility before it's gone! Offer expires September 30th, 2025.
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