Flight Test Engineer

By | July 7, 2025

Flight Test Engineer

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Job ID: 9890052

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Mobile, AL, US

Engineering

Bachelors Degree

Full Time, Temp to Hire

Experienced (Non-Manager)

On-site

Aerospace and Defense

First Shift (Day)

Mobile, AL, US

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Full Time, Temp to Hire

Aerospace and Defense

On-site

Engineering

Bachelors Degree

First Shift (Day)

Apply Now Applied

Job details

Flight Test Engineer

Mobile, AL
ONSITE
Long Term Contract Position

Job Summary:

  • Ensure proper execution of ground and flight tests on A220 and A320 production aircraft

Meet the Team:

  • Work in the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facility

  • Engage with production teams on assembly

  • Manage technical information, quality control, and maintenance tasks

  • Focus on health safety along flowlines and flightlines

Working Environment:

  • Located at Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility, Mobile, AL

  • Produces A320 Family aircraft; added A220 line in 2019

  • Part of Airbus’s strategy to enhance U.S. aerospace industry and global competitiveness

Your Challenges:

  • Perform ground and flight tests to obtain Certificate of Airworthiness (CoA)

  • Request necessary aircraft configuration and loading

  • Write and sign Flight Order and Flight Crew Report

  • Calculate weight, balance, and take-off data

  • Technically accept the aircraft on behalf of the Captain

  • Ensure technical follow-up of the aircraft

  • Define flight classification and operate systems

  • Fill in Technical Log Book for malfunctions or anomalies

  • Request data processing for flight analysis

  • Manage aircraft through production and delivery phases

  • Collaborate with Ground Test Engineer for smooth delivery

Your Boarding Pass:

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

  • 2+ years experience as a Flight Test Engineer

  • 8 years in the aviation industry, Airbus experience preferred

  • Experience with A320 family or other Airbus aircraft

  • Qualified from an EASA-approved Flight Test School

  • Knowledge of Aircraft configuration management rules

  • Current EASA, TCCA, or FAA Class 2 Medical

  • Aviation certification or FFS Simulator experience

  • Experience with AIRBUS manuals and internal procedures

  • Effective problem-solving skills in engineering

  • Self-motivated and self-directed

  • Willing to travel up to 30% internationally and domestically within Airbus network

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