Lead Flight Test Engineer
Airbus
About this role
The Lead Flight Test Engineer (L-FTE) is responsible for executing flight tests on serial aircraft and ensuring their safe delivery to customers. This role involves preparing test orders, conducting production flights with pilots, and coordinating activities within the crew. The L-FTE also validates aircraft during flight and plays a key technical role throughout the delivery process.
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About Airbus
airbus.comAirbus is a global aerospace and defence company that designs, manufactures and delivers commercial aircraft, helicopters, military transports, satellites, launchers and related systems. It also provides avionics, services and digital solutions across the aviation and space lifecycle, including aftermarket support and mission systems. The company prioritizes sustainable aerospace and safety, investing in low‑emission technologies, zero‑emission flight concepts and advanced manufacturing. Airbus serves airlines, governments and space agencies worldwide through a broad industrial and customer‑support network.
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About Airbus
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$127k – $171k
per year