Flight Test Operational Activities

Job Description:

Flight operations department is in charge to:

• Management of flight operations including: flight plans; flight surveillance during operation, take-off and landing; coordination on site and with externals stakeholders -i.e. AENA and Military Base-; acknowledgment of METARs, NOTAMS and any other notifications that could impact flight operations;
• Management of Fire brigade service including procedures, training and means related to the service; Acting as Emergency coordinator and participating / supporting emergency trials.
• Management of communications during tests (including tactical and crypto communications).
• Management of aviation fuel including: contract administration, orders; fuel quality controls (diary, weekly and monthly); fuel installation service availability, maintenance and operation (+100 operations/year).
• Management of Ground Support Equipment (GPU, towing bars, etc.) and Aircrew equipment in order to secure serviceability (including daily routines to check main functions and secure availability and operation).
• Platform operation: general access controls, FODs inspection (daily), etc.
• General administration including: review of applicable documentation (norms, laws, etc.), update of internal department documentation, management of purchase orders and others.

The Job holder is responsible for:

• Flight Operations:
  • Management of the operations office (Flight plan, Monitoring, control and information of helicopters on the platform, approach, takeoff and/or flight from/to the Airbus heliport, including SESCAM helicopter, METAR information, NOTAMS, TAF, warnings for expected storms at aerodrome and route, etc..)
  • Coordination of the ground service.
  • Coordination and management of the Firefighting and Rescue Team (Subcontracted Team).
  • Support to test flights regarding the management of Flight Means, such as: Hook and Hoist, Hot Spot Target, etc.
  • Manage the Airband communications network among all its means and stations (including radio communications in HF, VHF, UHF, Crypto, Crypto HF, Crypto VHF, Crypto UHF and Crypto TRA-PR4G).
  • Manage support for our crew at external airports for ferry flights (Cargo manifest, flight authorizations at destination airports, etc.)
• Fuel Aviation management*:
  • Fuel supplier management: Secure fuel aviation availability to ensure operations performance.
  • Perform quality control checks of fuel (tanks and helicopters) in accordance with regulation standards.
  • Perform aircraft fueling / de-fueling operations.
  • Ensure line maintenance / operation / serviceability of fuel installation.
  • Perform general administration (Purchase orders, fuel movements in SAP from storage to helicopters)
• Platform service:
  • Secure platform readiness for operation (including FOD control and surface inspection and maintenance management).
  • Secure the control of the access gates to the platforma and to the airport (RF1).
  • Secure facilities serviceability to ensure helicopter ground and flight tests.
  • Support flight line personnel on towing activities / specific training.
  • Act as signalmen during operations.
  • Responsible for the access controls to the platform.
• Ground Support Means:
  • Secure means availability and readiness for operations, including the operational management and basic maintenance activities.
  • Support ground support means installation.
• General administration:
  • SMS Support: registration of incidents.
  • Regulation review to secure the application of the correct standards.
  • Flight operations documentation definition and update.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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