Senior Flight Test Engineer
As a Senior Flight Test Engineer, you will be responsible for the planning, preparation and support of aircraft ground & flight test activities within the UK & globally.
You will be working closely with the Lead Flight Test Engineers & Test Pilots, alongside other internal and external stakeholders. This will involve strong collaboration & communication skills, as the role will work across the engineering function to gather test requirements, complete test brief/de-briefing & reports, and contribute to VA’s Just Safety culture.
You will report directly to the Lead Flight Test Engineer and be a key member of the Flight Test team, supporting the continued development of our in-house expertise, specialist knowledge and capabilities.
What would we like you to bring.We want you to be successful in your role, in order to achieve this, you will need to have a background in Flight Test and aircraft certification and possess the ability to understand large data sets to understand the performance of complex systems. A commitment to continuous professional development (i.e. IEng or CEng, or working towards) would be advantageous.
Additionally, a passion for sustainable aviation and green technology would be highly beneficial as the role will be required to travel / work extended hours as required to support the aircraft development programme.
It would be desirable, but not essential, to; be medically fit to fly or hold a CAA Class 2 Medical, have experience working with multiple types of aircraft & experience working with external regulators / airworthiness authorities (i.e CAA/EASA/FAA/MAA)
Ideally, you will hold a formal flight test certification and have civil & Fly By Wire experience.
What can you expect from us?
We're on a mission. Where others see limits, we see opportunity, and we work at pace. Working at Vertical isn't your average role but for those seeking a challenge, a flexible, supportive organisation and an incredible team; working here is an opportunity to do the best work of your career.
Our approach promotes ingenuity and courage, while our environment builds success through diligence in safety and being open in the way we work. The only way we're going to assure the next chapter of aviation history is by working as a team, relentlessly, towards our goal.
Our benefits
Our people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials.
- 26 days holiday, plus bank holiday
- 5 extra days per year to buy (or sell)
- 5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership
- Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits
- Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service (Help@Hand)
- Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee
- Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it
- Breakfast on us, every day
We may just be the hardest job you've ever had, but we're confident it will be the most rewarding. Join the team today and help us shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility.
Disclaimer Statement
We encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert. We recognise that talent comes in various forms and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone. As part of our desire to review and make our processes fair, we may ask you questions related to these aspects during the application process. For more information on how we will use your data, see our Legal section.