FLIGHT TEST ENGINEER
Location: Grottaglie, Italy
About BLACKSHAPE
BLACKSHAPE S.p.A., a manufacturer of light aircraft and aircraft systems for general aviation, is looking for a Flight Test Engineer to join its organisation.
The successful candidate will contribute to the planning, preparation, execution and analysis of flight test activities, supporting aircraft development, verification and certification in accordance with applicable airworthiness requirements and internal procedures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Flight Operations Coordination
Support the coordination of flight operations related to flight test campaigns and production aircraft delivery flights.
Assist in planning aircraft and crew availability, operational slots, airspace requirements, ground support and maintenance readiness.
Flight Test Planning
Support the planning and coordination of flight test activities, including test objectives, aircraft configuration, instrumentation, resources and schedules.
Test Plans & Test Card Preparation
Prepare and update flight test plans, procedures and test cards,



ensuring clear test objectives and traceability to engineering and certification requirements.
Risk Assessment & Safety Preparation
Contribute to flight test risk assessments and support the definition of mitigation measures, operational limitations and abort criteria.
Test Readiness Coordination
Support test readiness reviews, verifying aircraft configuration, crew availability, instrumentation, documentation and maintenance status.
Crew & Team Coordination
Liaise with Test Pilots, Flight Test Engineers, design specialists, maintenance personnel, telemetry operators and ground support teams.
Flight Test Execution
Support and perform flight test activities on board the aircraft or from the telemetry/control room, monitoring test progress, data quality and compliance with approved test cards.
Post-Flight Debriefing & Data Review
Participate in post-flight debriefings, review test data, verify test point compl

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