Airbus is seeking a Test Pilot to join the Engineering department on a full-time, on-site basis in Mobile, Alabama. The role involves executing ground and flight tests on A220 and A320 production aircraft, ensuring safe flight conduct, and engaging with customers.
Requirements
Graduate of an EASA recognized flight test school (ETPS, EPNER, USNTPS, USAFTPS, NTPS and ITPS)
3000+ total flight hours required
Flight test pilot experience of greater than 1000 flight hours required
Current multi-pilot instrument rating and ICAO ATPL eligible for conversion to EASA ATPL required
ICAO English Level 5 required
Recent Fly-By-Wire (FBW) experience required
Authorized to work in the US; no visa sponsorship available
Skills & Responsibilities
Flight Test Execution: Ensure proper execution of ground and flight tests on A220 and A320 production aircraft while strictly adhering to authorized flight test plans.
Leadership and Safety: Act as Captain under DOA privilege, taking responsibility for the entire flight, safety arrangements, briefings, and post-flight technical debriefs.
Customer Engagement: Interact with customers during the delivery process to communicate Airbus positions on industry issues and flight test matters.
Potential transition routes: People from military pilot or commercial airline captain roles may bring extensive flight experience and multi-engine ratings, alongside meeting mandatory flight hours and flight test school graduation requirements.
Job description
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Job Description:
Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Test Pilot to join our Engineering department based in Mobile, AL.The Test Pilot 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 & 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:
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”)
Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
Health & 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.
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.
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:
Responsibility for the entire flight, including signing the flight order prepared and co-signed by the L-FTE.
Captain, under DOA privilege and by delegation of the HO Flight Test, approves flight conditions according to Airbus procedure.
Strictly adhere to the authorized flight test plan. Based on real-time flight analysis, instrumentation issues, changing weather, or aircraft serviceability, the L-FTE may modify the flight test plan in-flight with the Captain's concurrence, provided it complies with the authorized flight envelope and aircraft limitations. The Captain always retains the right to delete unsuitable items from the existing Flight Order.
Attending post-flight technical debriefs and liaising with Engineering staff to expedite the resolution of faults or observations found during approved test flights.
The Captain is responsible for ensuring all ground and in-flight arrangements are made for safe and efficient flight conduct, including all briefings in coordination with the I-FTE and dispatch.
Continuous engagement with customers during the delivery process and dedicated customer-focused activities to effectively communicate Airbus's approved positions on major industry issues and flight test matters.
May be required to perform other tasks within the broader Flight Test perimeter, such as assisting Training Departments, conducting external flights (e.g., lease-recovery, developmental flights, commercial events), short-term assistance to other Flight Test centers (e.g., Toulouse, Hamburg, Tianjin, Mirabel), and attending/presenting at conferences.
Your boarding pass:
Graduate of an EASA recognized flight test school (ETPS, EPNER, USNTPS, USAFTPS, NTPS and ITPS)
3000+ total flight hours.
Flight test pilot experience of greater than 1000 flight hours.
Current multi-pilot instrument rating
ICAO ATPL that is eligible for conversion to an EASA ATPL
ICAO English Level 5
Recent Fly-By-Wire (FBW) experience
Demonstrates a refined approach to communication that resolves problems, facilitates consensus, and focuses on objectives
Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment both independently and collectively.
Dependable, self-motivated and accessible.
Ability to travel unaccompanied to international destinations (approx. 3 months);
Ability to work flexible and extended hours as required (nights, weekends and holidays) within the scope of the Airbus Flight Operations Manual.
Authorized to Work in the US
Physical Requirements:
Onsite or remote: Onsite 100%
Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
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.
Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
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.
Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.
Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
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.
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Company: Airbus Americas, Inc.
Employment Type: US - Direct Hire
Experience Level: Professional
Remote Type: On-site
Job Family: Testing ------
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