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 Flight Test Engineer – Contract Opportunity

Location: Mobile, AL
Division: Commercial Aircraft
Rate: $85+/hr
Duration: Open-Ended Contract
Headcount: 3 Openings

 Help Bring Aircraft to Life

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring Flight Test Engineers to support the delivery and certification of commercial aircraft. In this hands-on, high-impact role, you'll ensure the safe and successful execution of ground and flight testing for newly assembled aircraft before customer delivery.

Based in Mobile, AL, you’ll work closely with production, engineering, and test flight crews to validate each aircraft's readiness for service and contribute to quality, safety, and operational excellence.

 What You’ll Be Doing

• Execute ground and flight tests to achieve Certificate of Airworthiness (CoA) and customer acceptance

• Write and sign Flight Orders, Flight Crew Reports, and Technical Log Books

• Calculate weight, balance, and takeoff data for each aircraft

• Coordinate test classifications and support flight operations

• Document and report any malfunctions or anomalies, ensuring proper resolution before next flights

• Oversee aircraft through the testing and delivery phases, from production handover to customer sign-off

• Partner with Ground Test Engineers for seamless delivery execution

• Travel up to 30% for domestic and international assignments, including an initial overseas training period to obtain a Flight Test Engineer license

 What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Aircraft Construction Engineering, or equivalent experience

• 2+ years of hands-on experience as a Flight Test Engineer

• 8+ years in the aviation industry, preferably with experience on commercial aircraft platforms

• Graduate of an EASA-approved Flight Test School or equivalent

• Strong understanding of aircraft configuration management rules

• Current and valid EASA, TCCA, or FAA Class 2 Medical Certificate

• Familiarity with technical documentation such as Maintenance Manuals, Repair Manuals, and Parts Catalogs

• Strong self-motivation, independence, and technical problem-solving skills
  
  This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.                                               
   

Preferred:

• Prior experience with simulator operations or aviation certification programs

• Experience with internal quality and configuration tools or systems used in aircraft production environments

 Why Join Us?

• Work in a state-of-the-art commercial aircraft facility based in the U.S.

• Contribute to the delivery of next-generation commercial aircraft

• Earn competitive compensation starting at $85/hr

• Access to international training opportunities and industry certifications

• Be part of a collaborative team that values precision, safety, and innovation

 Apply Now – Your Flight Test Career Awaits

This is more than a job — it’s your chance to shape the future of aviation. If you have the expertise, drive, and passion to ensure aircraft safety and performance, we want to hear from you.

 Apply today to become a Flight Test Engineer through PDS Tech Commercial.

PDS Tech Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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