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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

flight test engineer

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.

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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.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
technical drawingsmanufacturing processesindustrial engineeringproduction processesaviation meteorologyengineering principlesengineering processescommon aviation safety regulationsaircraft flight control systems
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
instrumentation equipmentelectrical engineeringelectronicsinstrumentation engineeringvisual flight rulesmechanical engineeringaerospace engineeringaerodynamics
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
use technical drawing softwareoversee aircraft sensor and recording systemsplan test flightsoperate two-way radio systemsapprove engineering designoperate radio navigation instrumentsensure aircraft compliance with regulationperform scientific researchanalyse test dataadjust engineering designs
OPTIONALOptional competences
perform routine flight operations checksinspect aircraft manufacturingconduct performance testsperform take off and landingperform flight manoeuvresrecord test dataoperate cockpit control panels

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

34 total
19 essential · 15 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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