Flight Test Engineer (m/f)

actana-consulting; Oberpfaffenhofen; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

actana-consulting, based in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany, is looking for a Flight Test Engineer. This role involves coordinating development and certification tests on aircraft, developing flight test programs, and conducting ground and flight tests.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master degree in Aeronautical Engineering, have at least 5 years of experience in flight testing, and possess good communication and teamwork skills. A flight background is advantageous, and familiarity with Part21 and CS/FAR23 requirements is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of development and certification tests on aircraft
• Development of a flight test program for a CS/FAR23 commuter aircraft
• Classification of test hazards and risk mitigation procedures
• Preparation and conduction of ground and flight tests
• Data reduction and real-time and post flight analysis
• Planning of aircraft modifications and overall schedules
• Preparation and conduction of onsite and offsite campaigns

Skills

Good knowledge of the English language

Familiar with Part21 and CS/FAR23 requirements

Structured, independent and solution-oriented work

Good communication skills

Team work ability

Good knowledge of MS-Office software

Flexible and prepared to support other functions

Flight background

Education

Master degree in aeronautical engineering or similar

Working experience in aeronautical industry in flight testing (min. 5 years)

Flight test engineer CAT 1 training i.a.w. Part 21 or equivalent experience

Min. 100 hours of flight test experience

Experience with development and certification flight testing

Experience with aircraft systems, power plant, avionics

Job description

Job Tasks & Coordination of development and certification tests on aircraft

• Development of a flight test program for a CS/FAR23 commuter aircraft
• Development of flight test cards
• Classification of test hazards and risk mitigation procedures
• Preparation and conduction of ground and flight tests
• Data reduction and qualified real-time and post flight analysis
• Planning of aircraft modifications and overall schedules
• Preparation and conduction of onsite and offsite campaigns

Required Skills

• Good knowledge of the English language
• Familiar with Part21 and CS/FAR23 requirements
• Structured, independent and solution-oriented way of working
• International mind-set
• Good communication skills and team work ability
• Good knowledge of MS-Office software
• Flexible, prepared to support and act in other functions across the organisation
• Flight background is an advantage

Education / Experience

• Master degree in aeronautical engineering or similar
• Working experience in the aeronautical industry in flight testing (min. 5 years)
• Flight test engineer CAT 1 training i.a.w. Part 21 or equivalent experience
• Min. 100 hours of flight test experience is an advantage
• Experience with development and certification flight testing
• Experience with aircraft systems, power plant, avionics, flight physics and respective flight testing