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Overview
Flight test engineers plan test flights with systems engineers, set data-recording requirements, analyse flight data and report results for each test phase.
In job descriptions, look for test planning, instrumentation, data parameters, flight control systems, aerodynamics, radio navigation, test-data recording, safety responsibility and technical reporting.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Flight test engineer work connects engineering plans with live test operations. The engineer defines test phases, checks instrumentation, records required data, analyses flight results and documents safety-critical findings.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes aerospace engineering, aerodynamics, flight-control systems, instrumentation, radio navigation, cockpit controls, test-data recording, technical drawings and engineering design adjustments.
Salary context
Salary context depends on aircraft complexity, safety accountability, data-analysis depth, test-phase ownership, reporting responsibility, coordination with pilots and systems engineers, and whether the role covers certification-facing evidence.
Career paths
Career paths can move toward senior flight test, systems engineering, aerospace safety, test programme leadership, aircraft development, simulation and analysis or specialist instrumentation roles.
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Check adverts for aircraft type, test phase, required data parameters, flight operations exposure, safety authority, reporting format and how closely the engineer works with pilots and design teams.
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O*NET relationships: 2
Aerospace Engineers
17-2011.00
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Open in O*NETValidation Engineers
17-2112.02
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Alternative labels
flight test technology specialist
flight test technician
flight test performance engineer
flight test engineering expert
test and evaluation engineer
CFD engineer
flight test engineering consultant
flight test research engineer
flight test technologist
flight test engineering specialist
aircraft test engineer
flight testing engineer
flight test instrumentation engineer
flight test data engineer
flight test engineering adviser
flight test technology expert
aeroplane test engineer
flight test design engineer
FTE
flight test safety engineer
Occupation group
electronics engineer (2152.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/608edf30-fe37-4ae5-bdd1-2d3a8fd347bd |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2152.1.2 |
| ISCO group | 2152 |
| Concept type | Occupation |