Flight Test Engineer Resume
Flight test engineers are responsible for testing mechanical and electrical parts of different types of aircrafts. His duties is to arrange flight test schedule, coordinate with the engineering team, test pilots, and other staff for testing. He will also ensure that the test flight with the test pilot are successfully conducted. After every test, he will draft detailed report to elaborate his findings.
A flight test engineer job is offered to candidates with mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or aerospace engineering. Education in any one of these disciplines is accepted. In some state, it is also necessary to complete a certification course from a test pilot school and obtain a license and registered it with the Federal Aviation Administration.
Flight Test Engineer Resume Example
Gregory E. Chavez
629 Locust Court
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Phone: 562-418-1696
Email: gechavez@anymail.com
Career Objective:
To work as a flight test engineer and assist in planning and executing test flight, product architecture, and ensuring compliance with FAA rules and regulations.
Summary of Skills:
- Experience in collecting, compiling, and presenting test flight data
- Extensive knowledge of flight test procedures and requirements
- Thorough understanding of FAA rules and regulations
- Excellent analytical and strong attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Flexible to work in shifts and for longer hours
Work Experience:
Flight Test Engineer
Nexus Aviation, Santa Fe Springs, CA
June 2012 - Present
- Responsible for planing and coordinating for test flight
- Inspect safety of flight and test operations and determine flight worth
- Operate and check the functions of all mechanical and electrical parts
- Use appropriate test instrument to test, repair, and fix faulty parts
- Coordinate with the test pilots and schedule flight test
- Assist in the general equipment configuration and scheduling flight operations
- Ensure FAA rules and regulations are followed before the flight takes off
Flight Test Engineer
Gee Flight Services, Santa Fe Springs, CA
September 2010 - May 2012
- Operated and maintained overall system installed in aircrafts
- Performed tests and evaluated radar systems
- Maintained complete records of all flight tests and drafted reports
- Designed, implemented, and reviewed system layouts and configuration
- Reviewed aircraft certification documents and ensured it matches with FAA regulations
- Managed and resolved complex problems relating to aviation management
- Coordinated with all the engineering departments and facilitated safe flight experience
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
Sphinx College, Santa Fe Springs, CA
2008
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Test Pilot Certification
ABC Aviation School, Santa Fe Springs, CA
2009
Reference:
On request.
