http://www.flightglobal.com/jobsFlight Jobshttp://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/airport-engineer-45-wa-washington-200647115.htmTue, 24 Nov 2009 10:53:19 +0000187594Ensure that aircraft in Product Development are compatible with existing and future airport infrastructure and operating environment. Develop design requirements (wingspan, overall length, pavement loading, etc) to support new aircraft configuration development. Assess aircraft configuration for airport compatibility and provide design change recommendations at various stages of development. Participate in various industry activities airport conferences, regulatory meetings to disseminate Boeing product information, influence regulatory (FAA/ICAO) and industry organizations (Airports Council International, IATA) to improve compatibility of Boeing products. Works under the direction of the Lead Engineer. Team player. Self starter. Ideal candidate shall have skill in computing (MS Office), public speaking, technical writing, and ability to work with internal/external customers on a cross-cultural basis. Pluses include: Working knowledge of airport planning/design/operations (FAA and ICAO), aircraft performance/aircraft systems, and AutoCAD 2004 or later. Actual experience preferred. Foreign language skills desired. Position may require occasional travel. Competencies General Communication Consistently clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Consistently keeps the audience thoroughly engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Consistently frames even complex messages in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Consistently seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used; attends to both direct and indirect messages from others; correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately. Advises fellow project leads and other internal employees in effective communication techniques. Planning And Organizing Identifies more critical and less critical activities and assignments; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Proactively determines project or assignment requirements by breaking them down into tasks and identifying types of equipment, materials, and people needed. Effectively allocates appropriate amounts of time for completing own work; avoids scheduling conflicts. Is an expert at taking advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently; coordinates with internal and external partners. Uses time effectively and prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion. Technical Airplane Configuration Basic - General knowledge of Boeing and Competitor airplane models and their basic dimensional and performance characteristics and the application of these models to the worldwide market. Preferred - Extensive knowledge of Boeing and Competitor airplane models and their basic dimensional and performance characteristics and the application of these models to the worldwide market. Airport Characteristics Basic - Advanced knowledge of airport physical characteristics (e.g., airfield design, pavement strength, design standards) and operating procedures (e.g., crash/fire/rescue data, air traffic control). Preferred - Advanced knowledge of airport physical characteristics (e.g., airfield design, pavement strength, design standards) and operating procedures (e.g., crash/fire/rescue data, air traffic control). Effective Written Comm Basic - Extensive understanding of the effectiveness of different communication materials (e.g., proposals, papers, user guides, reports, articles, promotional materials, brochures, web sites, presentations, speeches), to select and direct the preparation of materials to satisfy a variety of customer requirements. Preferred - Advanced, expert understanding of the effectiveness of different communication materials (e.g., proposals, papers, user guides, reports, articles, promotional materials, brochures, web sites, presentations, speeches). Advanced ability to select the appropriate communication tools based on the analysis of disparate types of information for the creation of the overall communication strategy. Advanced ability to construct and present a proposal that effectively articulates the company position. Advanced ability to apply advanced understanding of text and graphics techniques for draft proposal preparation. Industry Knowledge Basic - Extensive, specialized knowledge of internal and external business environment. To include customers and their business models, competitors, general market forces, global economy, market trends, regulatory environments, and political forces/realities. Extensive, specialized knowledge of your Boeing business segment (to include competitors) and other Boeing product lines. Extensive, specialized knowledge of products regulatory environment (FAA, JAA, MIL STD., etc.). Preferred - Advanced, expert knowledge of the industry environment. Include customers and their business models, competitors, general market forces, global economy, market trends, products regulatory environments, political forces/realities. Industry Regulations Basic - Extensive and specialized knowledge of federal aviation administration and foreign regulatory agencies procedures and regulations. Preferred - Advanced/expert knowledge of federal aviation administration and foreign regulatory agencies procedures and regulations. Typical Education/Experience Level 4 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and related experience, Master's with related experience or PhD with related experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Level 5 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's with related experience, Master's with related experience or PhD with related experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Other Job related information *** Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, credit checks, and/or other requirements. These additional items are required for the Company to comply with various laws and regulatory rules.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. The job specifications - including competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics), job-relevant work experience, education, and other requirements described in this requisition - will be the basis for applicant screening, including resume reviews, structured interviews and any other assessments used to support the hiring decision. All candidates considered for this position may be required to participate in a structured interview. The structured interview is a standardized method of evaluating candidates' job-related competencies to support an objective selection and promotion process. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/test-evaluation-engineer-3-mo-missouri-200636774.htmThu, 12 Nov 2009 15:57:25 +0000170503Support the Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) test program domestic and international testing as a test conductor. Overall responsible for the conduct of the testing. Requires effective communication with the military customer, test community, and engineering. Develops detailed test procedures, and instrumentation and configuration definition, needed to perform the test and minimize risk within the constraints of the test plan. Requires leadership skills and the ability to make a decision under pressure. Ability to update and design a schedule. Work to a defined plan without constant guidance. Uses analytical tools to verify the design. Analyzes, processes, and formats data to customer requirements. Prepares and publishes test reports to document test results and satisfy requirements. Presents test results internally. Archives data and reports. Trains others. Works under general direction. Competencies General Customer Focus Makes customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive customer relationships; uses information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; periodically becomes involved in sharing information with customers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities; considers how actions or plans will affect customers; responds quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems; assists higher graded employees and/or project team leaders in implementing ways to monitor and evaluate customer concerns, issues, and satisfaction and to anticipate customer needs. Decision Making Recognizes a wide range of potentially difficult issues, problems, or opportunities in own work group, across the organization and occasionally with external customers; determines whether action is needed. Identifies the need for and collects information to better understand difficult issues, problems, and opportunities. Integrates information from a wide variety of sources; detects trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships; creates relevant options for addressing difficult problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes. Formulates and/or makes recommendations for decision criteria based on issue complexity; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. Implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time. Includes fellow work group members, employees across the organization, and occasionally external customers in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions. Technical Flight Test Reporting General ability to document flight test and communicate the data clearly to the appropriate audience verbally or through technical reports. Flight Test Basic knowledge of and ability to work within flight test requirements, environment (e.g., Air Traffic Control, Air Space, Duty Day and flight test team) and coordination procedures. Test Conduct Complete ability to lead a team to conduct a test, compilation of test sequence, monitor progress of the test, and record test activities while being able to accommodate any unforeseen events that occur during the test. Typical Education/Experience Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and 5 or more years' experience, Master's degree with 3 or more years' experience or PhD degree with experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Other Job related information An ability to obtain a final clearance (pre-start) is required. This requires a current Secret Clearance - Eligibility to live and work in US Required or equivalent (Refer to Security Clearance Definitions link above). *** Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, credit checks, and/or other requirements. These additional items are required for the Company to comply with various laws and regulatory rules.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. The job specifications - including competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics), job-relevant work experience, education, and other requirements described in this requisition - will be the basis for applicant screening, including resume reviews, structured interviews and any other assessments used to support the hiring decision. All candidates considered for this position may be required to participate in a structured interview. The structured interview is a standardized method of evaluating candidates' job-related competencies to support an objective selection and promotion process.