Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:USCareers@airbus.com" target="_blank">USCareers@airbus.com</a><ul><li><a href="https://kairosservicesinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf" target="_blank">Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal</a></li><li><a href="https://kairosservicesinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/PayTransparencyPoster.pdf" target="_blank">Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination</a>  (English)</li><li><a href="https://kairosservicesinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/federal-contractor-pay-transparency-spanish.pdf" target="_blank">Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminación</a> (Spanish)</li></ul>Job Description:Airbus Commercial Aircraft 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 the Airbus 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 &amp; safety – along flowlines and flight lines. Join our team and watch our aircraft come to life.Your working environment:Nearby on ‘Airbus Way’ you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus’ strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.How we care for you:<ul><li>Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)</li><li>Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.</li><li>Health &amp; Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.</li><li>Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.</li></ul>At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we support flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.Your challenges:<ul><li>Perform all ground tests and flight tests required to obtain Certificate of Airworthiness (CoA) and customer acceptance of production aircraft.</li><li>Requesting the necessary aircraft configuration and loading.</li><li>Writing and signing the Flight Order and the Flight Crew Report also signed by the Captain.</li><li>Calculating weight and balance and take-off data.</li><li>Accepting the aircraft technically, on behalf of the Captain, by checking, filling and signing the Technical Log Book.</li><li>Ensuring technical follow-up of the aircraft.</li><li>Defining the classification of the flight.</li><li>Conduct the flight and operate aircraft systems and Cockpit Collection Tool.</li><li>Filling in the Technical Log Book (reporting malfunctions or anomalies, requesting modifications for the next flight.</li><li>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.</li><li>Requesting the necessary data processing for completion of the flight analysis.</li><li>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.</li><li>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). </li><li>The Flight Test Engineer (FTE) and the Ground Test Engineer (GTE)work together as a team to ensure a smooth and successful delivery process.</li></ul>Your boarding pass:<ul><li>B.S. degree in aerospace, mechanical or aircraft construction engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience. </li><li>2+ years of experience as a Fight Test Engineer. </li><li>8  years experience in the aviation industry with preference to Airbus aircraft.</li><li>Experience on A320 family or other Airbus aircraft.</li><li>Qualified from a Flight Test School approved by EASA or equivalent experience that would allow for an EASA Cat 2 validation </li><li>Knowledge of Aircraft configuration management rules.</li><li>Current and continued EASA, TCCA, or FAA Class 2 Medical and be able to perform duties as aircrew on a daily basis. </li><li>Aviation certification or FFS Simulator experience.</li><li>Experience with AIRBUS manuals (Structure Repair Manual, Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Illustrated Parts Catalog etc.)</li><li>Knowledge of AIRBUS internal procedures, processes and tools.</li><li>Demonstrated effectiveness in solving engineering problems.</li><li>Ability to function on the basis of self-motivation and self-direction.</li><li>Willing to travel up to 30% of the time overseas and domestically within the Airbus international network, supplier and customer sites.</li><li>During 1 year, the selected candidate will be assigned to Europe to be trained and to get a Flight Test Engineer License.</li></ul>Physical Requirements: <ul><li>Onsite or remote:  Onsite 100% </li><li>Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.</li><li>Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms. </li><li>Speaking:  able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. </li><li>Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.</li><li>Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. </li><li>Lifting:  able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.</li><li>Pushing / Pulling:  able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.</li><li>Sitting:  able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer. </li><li>Squatting / Kneeling:  able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.</li><li>Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor. </li><li>Travel:  able to travel independently and at short notice.</li><li>Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents):  able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.</li><li>Personal Protective Equipment required:  Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site. </li></ul>  Take your career to a new level and apply<a href="https://www.airbus.com/en/careers" target="_blank"> online</a> now!  This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.Company:Airbus Americas, Inc.Employment Type:US - Direct HireExperience Level:ProfessionalRemote Type:Job Family:Testing &lt;JF-EN-ET&gt;------<div><div><div><div><div><div><div>------</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. 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