Take Your Career to New Heights — Now Hiring Flight Test Engineers!Join a leader in commercial aerospace innovation. Flight Test Engineer – Contract OpportunityLocation: Mobile, ALDivision: Commercial AircraftRate: $85+/hrDuration: Open-Ended ContractHeadcount: 3 Openings Help Bring Aircraft
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Take Your Career to New Heights — Now Hiring Flight Test Engineers!
Join a leader in commercial aerospace innovation.


 Flight Test Engineer – Contract Opportunity

Location: Mobile, AL
Division: Commercial Aircraft
Rate: $85+/hr
Duration: Open-Ended Contract
Headcount: 3 Openings


 Help Bring Aircraft to Life

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring Flight Test Engineers to support the delivery and certification of commercial aircraft. In this hands-on, high-impact role, youll ensure the safe and successful execution of ground and flight testing for newly assembled aircraft before customer delivery.

Based in Mobile, AL, you’ll work closely with production, engineering, and test flight crews to validate each aircrafts readiness for service and contribute to quality, safety, and operational excellence.


 What You’ll Be Doing
  • Execute ground and flight tests to achieve Certificate of Airworthiness (CoA) and customer acceptance

  • Write and sign Flight Orders, Flight Crew Reports, and Technical Log Books

  • Calculate weight, balance, and takeoff data for each aircraft

  • Coordinate test classifications and support flight operations

  • Document and report any malfunctions or anomalies, ensuring proper resolution before next flights

  • Oversee aircraft through the testing and delivery phases, from production handover to customer sign-off

  • Partner with Ground Test Engineers for seamless delivery execution

  • Travel up to 30 for domestic and international assignments, including an initial overseas training period to obtain a Flight Test Engineer license


 What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Aircraft Construction Engineering, or equivalent experience

  • 2+ years of hands-on experience as a Flight Test Engineer

  • 8+ years in the aviation industry, preferably with experience on commercial aircraft platforms

  • Graduate of an EASA-approved Flight Test School or equivalent

  • Strong understanding of aircraft configuration management rules

  • Current and valid EASA, TCCA, or FAA Class 2 Medical Certificate

  • Familiarity with technical documentation such as Maintenance Manuals, Repair Manuals, and Parts Catalogs

  • Strong self-motivation, independence, and technical problem-solving skills

    This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.                                               
     

Preferred:

  • Prior experience with simulator operations or aviation certification programs

  • Experience with internal quality and configuration tools or systems used in aircraft production environments


 Why Join Us?
  • Work in a state-of-the-art commercial aircraft facility based in the U.S.

  • Contribute to the delivery of next-generation commercial aircraft

  • Earn competitive compensation starting at $85/hr

  • Access to international training opportunities and industry certifications

  • Be part of a collaborative team that values precision, safety, and innovation


 Apply Now – Your Flight Test Career Awaits

This is more than a job — it’s your chance to shape the future of aviation. If you have the expertise, drive, and passion to ensure aircraft safety and performance, we want to hear from you.

 Apply today to become a Flight Test Engineer through PDS Tech Commercial.


PDS Tech Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Build your future. Elevate your career. Fly with confidence.



Pay Details: $85.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Company Details
PDS Tech Commercial, Inc.
300 East John Carpenter FWY # 700
Irving, Texas 75062 USA
www.pdstech.com
116 Open Jobs Available
Founded in 1977, PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. (now an Adecco Group company) is one of the nation's premier specialty staffing firms specializing in Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Telecommunications, Automotive, and Energy industries. Our reputation, track...

Benefits:
Ask one of our recruiters for more information.

Supported Manufacturers:
If it flies, we work on it. If people produce it, we will provide the people. We supply mapower for a broad spectrum of manufacturers. This includes all facets of aerospace, major automotive companies, heavy equipment manufacturers and parts manufacturers, just to name a few.

Supported Models:
Everything from cylinder heads to satellites. Different locations are looking for different experience, so give us a call and see what we can do for you!
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Job Info
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
PDS Tech Commercial, Inc.
300 East John Carpenter FWY # 700
Irving, Texas 75062 USA
www.pdstech.com
116 Open Jobs Available
Founded in 1977, PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. (now an Adecco Group company) is one of the nation's premier specialty staffing firms specializing in Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Telecommunications, Automotive, and Energy industries. Our reputation, track...

Benefits:
Ask one of our recruiters for more information.

Supported Manufacturers:
If it flies, we work on it. If people produce it, we will provide the people. We supply mapower for a broad spectrum of manufacturers. This includes all facets of aerospace, major automotive companies, heavy equipment manufacturers and parts manufacturers, just to name a few.

Supported Models:
Everything from cylinder heads to satellites. Different locations are looking for different experience, so give us a call and see what we can do for you!

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