Job Summary
• Prepare, install, and remove flight test instrumentation on DFJ (Dassault Falcon Jet) production aircraft
• Process flight data analyses and release reports.
• Ensure test instrumentation devices are functioning, current and up to date
• Process acoustic synthesis reports and maintaining historical databases in coordination with the FTE Manager.
Minimum Required Qualifications
• Possess a B.S. or higher degree in an engineering or technical aeronautical/aerospace discipline. Additionally, years of relevant work experience may be substituted for completed, relevant education from an accredited college or university. 1 year of education = 2 years of experience.
• Capability of learning aircraft systems.
• Possess good technical writing and oral communications skills
• Must have the ability to enter and exit the aircraft and to walk about in the cabin with or without reasonable accommodation
Additional Desired Qualifications
• Aeronautics knowledge and/or background
• Experience of flight data analyses
• Understanding of DA flight test and DFJ Flight Ops processes
Working Conditions
• Flight test instrumentation installation, post-flight data analyses and reporting will be conducted in experimental licensed Falcon Jet aircraft on an overtime basis. Weekend and/or holiday work is as required. Travel commensurate with assignment.
Principal Duties/Responsibilities (essential Functions)
• Prepare, install and remove flight test instrumentation from DFJ production aircraft in coordination with Flight Test Engineers.
• Execute post-flight data analyses (acoustic and vibration) and release associated technical reports that are subject to check by both the FTE and FTE Manager.
• Process acoustic synthesis reports and maintaining historical databases in coordination with the FTE Manager, and implement improvement if necessary.
• Maintain and ensure the utilization of calibrated flight operations test instrumentation devices.
• Manage the TMDE calibration program for equipment and tools within the FLT OPS Department.
• Ensure acoustic stations are up to date with Istres.
• Establish and maintain a line of communication with flight test counterparts at Merignac and Istres:
• Share data on recurrent issues.
• Remain current, knowledge wise, with the latest test instrumentation device(s) used in DEVR Merignac and DEV Istres.
• Remain current on criteria requirements for test results.
• Participate in managing future Flight Test Instrumentation in coordination with the FTE manager.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Flight Operations or the Flight Test Engineer Manager.
Non-principal Duties/Responsibilities (non-essential Functions)
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Flight Test Engineer Manager.