Flight Test Engineering Planner

The Flight Test Engineering Planner drives seamless coordination, readiness, and integration of type design and instrumentation engineering to support safe, efficient, and data-driven flight test operations. This role directly enables AHM's mission to deliver high-quality, innovative mobility solutions.

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Qualifications

Education

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or Engineering Technology preferred

Experience

• 5+ years of experience creating and maintaining planning documentation (visual and/or written)
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience in fabrication, assembly, or installations
• Flight test experience preferred

Key Accountabilities

1. Planning & Execution

• Develop and deliver installation, assembly, and fabrication planning aligned with flight test schedules
• Create clear, accurate, and timely work instructions to ensure execution readiness
• Ensure all planning outputs meet quality, safety, and schedule requirements

1. Build Sequence & Process Optimization

• Own and maintain the master build sequence within Teamcenter
• Develop visual work instructions that improve clarity and execution efficiency
• Identify and implement cost, flow, and efficiency improvements
• Reduce travelled work, unnecessary disassembly, and planning-related non-conformances

1. Engineering Change Integration

• Review daily Engineering releases for flight test applicability
• Manage Engineering backlog and prioritize planning activities
• Develop and release planning to support design changes for development and certification testing
• Ensure timely incorporation of Engineering updates into the build sequence

1. Quality & Continuous Improvement Support

• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions
• Develop and revise work instructions based on quality notifications
• Partner with maintenance teams to support inspection and modification activities
• Continuously improve planning documentation based on feedback and lessons learned

Key Performance xhyhwjd Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time, in-full delivery of planning packages supporting flight test schedules
• Reduction in travelled work and planning-related rework
• First-pass yield and reduction of planning-related non-conformances
• Engineering change lead time and backlog aging

Work Environment & Conditions

• Work performed in both office and aircraft/production environments
• Exposure to noise, temperature variations, and aircraft systems
• Requires physical activity including standing, bending, climbing, and reaching
• Compliance with FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, and company safety standards required
• Occasional overtime or off-shift support to meet flight test schedules