Description
General Summary:
The Flight Test Engineer is responsible for generating all flight test planning and reporting for test aircraft activity, as well as conducting engineering analysis of flight test results.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepares flight test plans and reports and reviews certification documents as required
Support flight and ground testing; reduce and analyze flight test results, and document all aspects of work performed
Provides inter-organizational, FAA/foreign certification authority, and outside vendor/supplier communications as required
Leads, plans, conducts, and documents aircraft test requirements and analysis for the Honda Jet
Prepares flight test cards and weight-and-balance for each day\'s flight activities
Tracks the progress of assigned tasks and provides regular status reports of progress and completion
Assists Engineering in data reduction & analysis as required
Supports new product development and marketing requests
\"Honda Aircraft is an Equal Opportunity Employer\"
Qualifications
Education, Work Experience, Certification and/or Licensure:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a four year college or university; equivalent work experience and training may be considered in lieu of a degree
5+ years’ of directly related work experience is required
Previously demonstrated experience testing Aircraft systems
Commercial or ATP license w/instrument and multi-engine ratings are desirable
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Working knowledge of Systems flight test methods and applicable FAR Regulations
Working knowledge of the FAA compliance process and applicable material pertaining to aircraft Avionics & Systems (14CFR Part 23 / 25) and operational rules
Sound understanding of technical theories/concepts in the fields of flight testing aerodynamics and aircraft performance
Familiarity with standard aircraft systems operations (i.e. Electrical, Avionics, Powerplant, Flight controls)
Skilled in validating complex software systems and engineering applications
Ability to participate in the creation of FAA cert plans and to present technical results to the appropriate regulatory representatives for findings of compliance
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels throughout the organization