Principal Flight Test Engineer

EDGE GROUP; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company based in Abu Dhabi is looking for a Principal Flight Test Engineer. This role involves planning and executing flight tests, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and supporting engineering activities related to flight test requirements. Applicants should possess an engineering degree and have at least 5 years of relevant experience in aeronautical engineering. Strong communication skills and knowledge of aviation certification standards are essential qualifications for this position.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in aeronautical engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of aviation and UAS certification standards.
• Experience in aviation safety assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Study and review development specifications and certification requirements.
• Support engineering activities related to flight test requirements.
• Prepare Flight Test Plans in accordance with relevant manuals.

Skills

Aeronautical engineering experience

Knowledge of aviation safety standards

Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint)

Advanced literacy in Matlab

Written and verbal communication in English

Education

Engineering Degree

Flight Test Engineer Category II or higher

Job description

Principal Flight Test Engineer Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Responsibilities

• Study and review development specifications, and technical and certification requirements related to the System under Test.
• Study all technical literature and information related to the System under Test as deemed necessary for thorough test planning and hazard or risk identification.
• Support engineering activities related to the identification and definition of Flight Test Requirements, including Flight Test Instrumentation, and aircraft configurations for testing.
• Preparation of Flight Test Plans in accordance with ADASI Flight Test Operations Manual and standards.
• Preparation of Test Hazard Assessments in accordance with ADASI Flight Test Operations Manual and relevant guidelines.
• Managing flight tests within projects allocated to, in accordance with ADASI processes, including planning, execution, monitoring, control, reporting and closure.
• Adherence to the flight test process ensuring it is maintained during the execution of duties, including the maintenance of Flight Test Dossiers in accordance with the ADASI Flight Test Operations Manual.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, aeronautical rules and local regulations governing the flight testing of specific aircraft operations and maintenance activities.
• Ensure that safety standards are maintained as per Company policy, the Safety Management System (SMS) and legislation requirements as applicable, within allocated area of responsibility.
• Comply with the Quality Management System i.a.w. the AS 9100D and ISO 9001 standards, as per Company Policy, and support activities related to Flight Test and associated engineering to ensure that the company retains its AS 9100D Accreditation Certificate.
• Reporting of non-compliances on both safety and quality issues within the allocated work to the responsible line management.
• Professional execution of other ad hoc tasks within current capabilities as delegated by management. This will however be mutually agreed as and when required.
• Compliance with proper document and configuration control of all Flight Operations records and documents.
• Assist the Head of Flight Test Engineering with planning and utilization of Flight Test Engineers and support personnel to ensure effective and efficient use of available resources.
• Identify relevant training requirement.

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree
• Flight Test Engineer Category II or higher

Required Skills

• At least 5 years of experience in aeronautical engineering or related engineering discipline and/or flight operations environment.
• Knowledge of aviation safety standards and experience in aviation safety assurance processes.
• Knowledge of aviation and UAS certification standards.
• Computer literacy in at least Word, Excel, Visio and Powerpoint.
• Advanced literacy in Matlab.
• Above-average written and verbal communication (English).

Preferable Attributes

• Formal training in flight testing of Unmanned Systems, or at least one year’s engineering or operating experience of Unmanned Air Systems, which may be concurrent with abovementioned engineering experience.
• Good leadership qualities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to plan and possess strong organizational skills.
• Team player and ability to collaborate within other engineering disciplines.
• Credibility within the flight test community.
• General radio licence.
• Class 2 medical certificate

Authorisation level

• Review of safety assessments, flight test plans, test schedules, flight test reports and related documents associated with the flight test process, and as assigned by the Head of Flight Test.