Flight Test Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Travel opportunities

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks an experienced Flight Test Engineer to plan, execute and analyze flight tests for aircraft systems. You will work with pilots, engineers and technicians to gather performance data and ensure safety and efficacy of aviation technologies.

The role involves testing cutting-edge aircraft in a dynamic environment, with travel to operational sites as needed and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in flight test engineering or closely related role.
• Strong understanding of aircraft systems, aerodynamics and flight dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop flight test objectives, procedures and instrumentation requirements.
• Participate in pre-flight briefings and post-flight debriefings with flight crews and engineering teams.
• Monitor flight test execution, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and test plans.
• Collect, analyze and interpret flight test data to assess system performance and identify issues.
• Prepare comprehensive flight test reports with findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with design engineers to troubleshoot issues identified during testing.

Skills

Flight testing

Instrumentation

Data analysis

Aerospace knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DAQ systems

LabVIEW

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and adventurous Flight Test Engineer to join their dedicated team in Vereeniging . In this critical role, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and analyzing flight tests for new and modified aircraft systems. You will work closely with pilots, engineers, and technicians to gather performance data and ensure the safety and efficacy of aviation technologies. This position offers a unique opportunity to be directly involved in the validation of cutting‑edge aircraft in a dynamic operational environment, contributing to the advancement of aviation safety and performance from our Vereeniging facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and develop flight test objectives, procedures, and instrumentation requirements.
• Participate in pre‑flight briefings and post‑flight debriefings with flight crews and engineering teams.
• Monitor flight test execution, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and test plans.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret flight test data to assess system performance and identify potential issues.
• Prepare comprehensive flight test reports, documenting findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with design engineers to troubleshoot and resolve issues identified during flight testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in flight test engineering or a closely related role.
• Strong understanding of aircraft systems, aerodynamics, and flight dynamics.
• Experience with flight test instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and analysis tools.
• Knowledge of aviation safety regulations and flight test best practices.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities, communication skills, and the capacity to work effectively under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• The opportunity to work on exciting and innovative aviation projects.
• Exposure to advanced flight testing technologies and methodologies.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment dedicated to aerospace excellence.
• Generous paid time off and retirement benefits.
• Potential for travel to various operational sites as needed.