Flight Test Service Engineer
- Shanghai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintain and assure the airworthiness of the Compliance engines throughout the flight test program.
- Help trouble-shoot issue findings, fault messages and pilot squawks.
- Draft, review, correct and approve assigned Flight Test Service Instructions (FTSIs)
- Supervise and assist technicians to perform Maintenance and Inspection (M&I) plan and FTSIs. Inspect and sign-off on maintenance tasks. This includes modifications to both hardware and software.
- Report and maintain FTSI and M&I plan completion status via the PC-based “activity log”.
- Ensure M&I and other scheduled maintenance activities are performed at the correct intervals.
- Negotiate the scheduling of FTSI and M&I task completion with COMAC.
- Represent engine company at air framer flight test related meetings including pre and post-flight briefings.
- Ensure the configuration of the flight test propulsion systems is known and up to date in the portal at all times.
- Ensure that the logistics specialist is aware of all parts and equipment requirements.
- Identify problems with the maintenance manuals and suggest corrections where necessary.
- Enter ground and flight test logs in a timely manner. Ensure hours, cycles and other required parameters are accurately accounted for.
- Master’s degree or above in turbomachine aero/thermal design, aircraft aerodynamic/thermal.
- Following experiences as a plus,
- The flight test program dictates travel with the aircraft, often at short notice.
- Long hours are often required, also at short notice.
- Good capability of working under pressure
- Work as part of a team.
- Develop an efficient working relationship with airframer personnel and respond quickly and accurately to their questions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Mandarin
- Good Verbal and written English
- Work to procedures –FTSIs, the M&I plan, the aircraft manuals etc. compliantly.
- Produce reports (maintenance completion, flight/ground test, and issue findings) accurately and in a timely fashion.
- Attend meetings punctually and pay attention.
- Arrange to share work with other team members to ensure minimal rest infractions.
- The work involves supervising mechanics performing work on the engines. Physical hands-on ability is sometimes required.