Company Description
Segula Technologies is a global engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative solutions across industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, rail, and life sciences. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in France, Segula operates in over 30 countries, driving technological advancements, improving industrial performance, and supporting clients throughout the product lifecycle.
With expertise in design, manufacturing, testing, and project management, Segula helps businesses tackle complex engineering challenges while fostering innovation and sustainability.
Job Description
Your challenges:
- 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 deliveryprocess.
Qualifications
- 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.
- 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 Airbus 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.
This position is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a Segula Technologies and placed on assignment to our client´s facility.
Additional Information
Here’s a heads-up of the upcoming steps:
- Phone Interview with Recruiter: We’ll begin with an introductory call to discuss your background and interest in the role.
- Interview with Hiring Manager: We’ll schedule a technical interview to go over your experience and qualifications in more detail.
- Offer Letter: We´ll extend you an offer and start the onboarding process.
- Background Check & DOT Drug Screen: This step involves conducting a comprehensive background check, which includes reviewing criminal history, and other relevant records. Additionally, a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug screening will be carried out to ensure compliance with federal regulations for safety-sensitive positions
- You start your next challenge!
