Let You Career Take Flight, with Leonardo Helicopters! At Leonardo, what we do has a purpose. We build, service, and maintain the world's finest helicopters, held to the strictest quality standards, for clients all across the globe. We value and retain our employees by offering generous benefits and a state of the art work facility. Made with pride, in Philadelphia. Why Leonardo? Simple.
- A free healthcare option
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid holidays & generous PTO with a carryover and payout option
- A referral program with no limits
- Up to 6% match on our 401k plan
- A hybrid schedule & cafeteria with daily specials
Job Title: Experimental Flight Test Engineer Department: Engineering Reports to: Flight Test Engineering Supervisor Direct Reports: None Location(s): Philadelphia, PA 1. Summary of Position: (Brief description of overall responsibilities and function) Role is for a Flight Test Engineer for Leonardo Helicopters, based in Philadelphia, working on Type Certificate (TC), Post-TC and Supplemental TC Test programs (AW609, AW119, AW139, etc). Responsibilities include:
- Development of Test Plans, Test Condition database and Test methodology
- Mission planning for Flight Tests to meet all test objectives, including writing of test cards, Risk worksheets, Pre-Flight & Post-Flight briefings
- Directing experimental flight tests either remotely through real-time telemetry or on-board data monitoring
- Leading or supporting Test Readiness reviews prior to the start of a test campaign.
- Coordination with Operations and Aircraft Management to ensure proper configuration and readiness of aircraft for test
- Coordination with all other relevant Engineering functions in support of planning and executing a flight test
- Ensuring displays for real-time monitoring are up-to-date for aircraft limitations
- Capture and release test information in Daily Test Summaries, Test Reports for FAA/ Customer submission
- Applicant must have ability to travel 10% of the time for Training opportunities
- Applicant must have the ability to obtain a Class II or III medical certificate
- Applicant must be willing to attend the Water Survival (Helo dunker) and Altitude Chamber training
- Applicant must be able to support off-hours testing, 2nd shift testing, weekends as needed
2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Duties and Responsibilities: |
% of Time |
1. |
Mission Planning - Develop Test Plans, Test Reports, and support simulation sessions |
50 |
2. |
Test Execution - Brief pilots, Execute Ground and Flight Tests, Perform data analysis |
20 |
3. |
Test coordination, Support / Lead Test Readiness Reviews, Update Aircraft Flight Manuals |
20 |
4. |
Travel for Training / Shadowing opportunities |
10 |
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TOTAL: |
100% |
- Qualifications for Position:
A. Education
BS in Aerospace Engineering and / or Mechanical Engineering |
B. Experience
- 0 - 2 years of experience in an experimental flight test environment is preferred.
- Fixed wing and /or rotorcraft experience is acceptable.
- Execution of tests on-board or through Telemetry is a strong asset.
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C. Competencies & Attributes
1. |
Knowledge and experience in the design, development and certification of aircraft |
2. |
Knowledge of analysis techniques (including the use of analytical models) |
3. |
Knowledge of aircraft / rotorcraft flight test methodologies and techniques |
4. |
Ability to carry out technical tasks, ensuring the requirements are understood and the necessary activities are defined |
5. |
Ability to prioritize and manage data and information |
6. |
Ability to work with IT tools and some level of programming skills |
D. Licensure/Certification
- Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability
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Leonardo Helicopters
paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
Sep 16, 2026