Jolly Flight Test Director

RINA; Genova; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An established industry player is seeking a Jolly Flight Test Director to oversee flight testing and certification activities. This role involves planning and coordinating flight tests, ensuring compliance with technical and safety standards, and managing real-time mission operations. The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, strong problem-solving abilities, and outstanding communication skills. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and excellence in the aerospace sector, where your contributions will shape the future of aviation.

Competenze

• Good knowledge of aeronautical systems and their configuration.
• Ability to perform under pressure with strong decision-making skills.

Mansioni

• Support flight testing and certification activities as Flight Test Director.
• Contribute to the full flight test process from planning to evaluation.

Conoscenze

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Decision making

Leadership

Formazione

Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

RINA is currently recruiting for a Jolly Flight Test Director to join its office in TURIN within the Electronics and Systems Engineering Division.

Mission

The resource will follow and support the flight test as Flight Test Director (also known as jolly). The resource will support flight testing and certification activities, being involved in planning flight tests, coordinating, and supervising flight test campaigns, briefing, de-briefing, communicating with pilots, and ensuring compliance with technical objectives, regulatory requirements, and safety standards.

Key Accountabilities

1. Contribute to the full flight test process, from planning to post-flight evaluation.
2. Work closely with Flight Test Engineers (FTEs), test pilots, system engineers, and ground crew.
3. Conduct pre-flight briefings and post-flight debriefings with the test team.
4. Manage real-time mission operations and make prompt decisions in case of issues.

Education

Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Qualifications

1. Good knowledge of aeronautical systems and their configuration.
2. Problem solving and teamwork skills.
3. Valid aeronautical radio telephony certification (ITA/ENG).
4. Ability to perform under pressure and in high-stress environments, with strong decision-making skills.
5. Outstanding communication and leadership abilities.
6. Fluent in technical English.

Competencies

1. MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources, and constraints.
2. ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a broad perspective of different situations and reinterpret them effectively.
3. MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognize one’s and others’ emotions and regulate reactions accordingly.
4. CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure satisfaction.
5. EARN TRUST - Value everyone’s opinions and remain open to diversity.
6. PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Keep promises and act as a role model.
7. THINK FORWARD - Use past experiences to plan for the future.
8. PIONEER CHANGE - Embrace change actively and leverage new circumstances.
9. BUILD NETWORK - Establish trust-based relationships across and outside the organization.

With over 5,800 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA provides certification, marine classification, product testing, site supervision, vendor inspection, training, and engineering consultancy services across various sectors. Our business model covers the entire project development process, from concept to completion, ensuring technical, environmental, safety, and sometimes economic and financial sustainability.

At RINA, we strive to create a work environment where every individual is valued and encouraged to innovate. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. RINA provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic by law. We are dedicated to this policy and uphold the spirit of equality.

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