Description

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 label

• flight test technician

• flight testing engineer

• flight test performance engineer

• flight test data engineer

• flight test engineering consultant

• flight test technology specialist

• flight test engineering specialist

• test and evaluation engineer

• aircraft test engineer

• flight test engineering adviser

• aeroplane test engineer

• flight test technologist

• flight test design engineer

• flight test engineering expert

• FTE

• CFD engineer

• flight test technology expert

• flight test instrumentation engineer

• flight test research engineer

• flight test safety 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

Hierarchy

• 2 Professionals
  • 21 Science and engineering professionals
    • 215 Electrotechnology engineers
      • 2152 Electronics engineers
        • electronics engineer
          • flight test engineer

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

Status

released

Concept URI

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