flight test engineer

Flight test engineers work with other systems engineers to plan the tests in detail and to make sure that the recording systems are installed for the required data parameters. They analyse the data collected during test flights and produce reports for individual test phases and for the final flight test. They are also responsible for the safety of the test operations.

Alternative Labels

aeroplane test engineer

aircraft test engineer

CFD engineer

flight test data engineer

flight test design engineer

flight test engineer

flight test engineering adviser

flight test engineering consultant

flight test engineering expert

flight test engineering specialist

flight test instrumentation engineer

flight test performance engineer

flight test research engineer

flight test safety engineer

flight test technician

flight test technologist

flight test technology expert

flight test technology specialist

flight testing engineer

FTE

test and evaluation engineer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adjust engineering designs analyse test data approve engineering design ensure aircraft compliance with regulation operate radio navigation instruments operate two-way radio systems oversee aircraft sensor and recording systems perform scientific research plan test flights use technical drawing software

Essential Knowledge

aircraft flight control systems aviation meteorology common aviation safety regulations engineering principles engineering processes industrial engineering manufacturing processes production processes technical drawings

Optional Skills and Competences

conduct performance tests inspect aircraft manufacturing operate cockpit control panels perform flight manoeuvres perform routine flight operations checks perform take off and landing record test data

Optional Knowledge

aerodynamics aerospace engineering electrical engineering electronics instrumentation engineering instrumentation equipment mechanical engineering visual flight rules

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/608edf30-fe37-4ae5-bdd1-2d3a8fd347bd

Status

released

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