Flight Test Manager

About the role

As a Flight Test Manager at Helsing, you will establish and direct a comprehensive flight test organisation responsible for delivering high-quality test data to internal teams and external partners. You will define the required infrastructure, personnel, and partnerships necessary to execute safe and efficient flight test operations throughout the entire product lifecycle, from research and development through to certification and acceptance testing.

What you'll do

• Recruit, develop, and empower a multidisciplinary team of engineers and pilots to execute complex flight operations
• Design and implement comprehensive flight test plans that address engineering requirements across the entire product spectrum
• Manage the budget, resource allocation, and scheduling for flight test campaigns to ensure efficient and timely execution
• Direct the safe and effective execution of all flight test operations, overseeing detailed flight preparations, test procedures, and risk management
• Establish and maintain supplier relationships, including facilities, airfields, service providers, and component suppliers
• Ensure strict adherence to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal safety protocols throughout all activities
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to deliver testing safely and efficiently, actively resolving obstacles in the testing process
• Deliver high-quality flight test data, comprehensive reports, and actionable recommendations to stakeholders and leadership

What you'll need

• Have at least 10 years' experience in test operations and directing multidisciplinary teams in an aerospace or defence context
• Possess a comprehensive technical understanding of complex aerospace, electrical, or software engineering principles, typically gained through formal education or equivalent practical experience
• Hold in-depth knowledge of the regulatory, quality, and safety standards required for rigorous flight testing
• Demonstrate highly effective project management and organisational skills, with a proven ability to oversee complex, concurrent programmes
• Communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively, interfacing seamlessly with internal stakeholders, external partners, and senior leadership
• Have a proven track record of establishing the infrastructure, procedures, and tools required to deliver safe and successful flight testing operations

What they offer

• A focus on outcomes, not time-tracking
• Competitive compensation and stock options
• Relocation support
• Social and education allowances
• Regular company events and all-hands to bring together employees as one team across Europe