Static Stress Engineer

Johnson Service Group; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Service Group is seeking a Flight Test Engineer to ensure proper execution of ground and flight tests on A220 and A320 aircraft. Candidates should have a B.S. degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering and 2+ years experience as a Flight Test Engineer, with a strong preference for experience on Airbus aircraft. Responsibilities include conducting tests for certification, managing configurations, and ensuring technical follow-ups during the delivery phase. The position requires willingness to travel and training in Europe for a Flight Test Engineer License.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Flight Test Engineer.
• 8 years experience in the aviation industry with preference to Airbus aircraft.
• Experience on A320 family or other Airbus aircraft.
• Qualified from a Flight Test School approved by EASA or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground tests and flight tests for Certificate of Airworthiness.
• Request necessary aircraft configuration.
• Writing and signing the Flight Order and Flight Crew Report.
• Calculating weight and balance data.
• Conduct the flight and operate aircraft systems.
• Manage aircraft during ground and flight activities.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of Aircraft configuration management rules

Ability to self-motivate and self-direct

Aviation certification

Education

B.S. degree in aerospace, mechanical or aircraft construction engineering

Tools

AIRBUS manuals

Job description

Johnson Service Group 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 U.S. 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 flightlines. Join our team and watch our aircraft come to life.

Responsibilities

• 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 Log Book.
• 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 Airbus aircraft.
• Experience on A320 family or other Airbus 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 AIRBUS manuals (Structure Repair Manual, Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Illustrated Parts Catalog etc.)
• Knowledge of AIRBUS 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 overseas and domestically within the Company international network, supplier and customer sites.
• During 1 year, the selected candidate will be assigned to Europe to be trained and to get a Flight Test Engineer License.
• Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.