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Safran Flight Test Support Representative - LEAP-1C-Nacelles M/F in Shanghai, China
Flight Test Support Representative - LEAP-1C-Nacelles M/F
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General information
Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Reference number
2026-174370
Job details
Domain
Programs / Customer Relations
Job field / Job profile
Testing - Design and production of test facilities
Job title
Flight Test Support Representative - LEAP-1C-Nacelles M/F
Employment type
Fixed Term contract
Contract period
2 or 3 years
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Main department:
Technical – Support to Flight Test
Description of the mission:
• Work as FSE (Field Support Engineer) to represent NXL (Nexcelle) on different flight test locations, acting as the primary interface between CFM, COMAC, and our internal engineering teams.
• Plan and guarantee the successful execution of all nacelle maintenance activities.
• Identify, document, and communicate technical issues with clarity and precision to enable rapid resolution by the NXL engineering team.
• Work as FTE (Flight Test Engineer), collaborate with the home office to obtain dispositions and implement solutions, also product improvement.
• Track and manage flight test spare parts and consumables in coordination with CFM, ensuring availability meets flight test schedules.
Contact :
• He reports to the Flight Test Engineering leader
• He serves as the key liaison between the Airframer, the Engine Manufacturer, and Safran's technical leadership.
Specificities of the mission:
The Flight Test Support Representative will be in charge of coordinating all nacelles technical interventions to be done on the aircraft, in relation with the Engine manufacturer and with the Flight Test Engineering leader. He will answer Engine manufacturer requests within given time in order to lessen down time length.
But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 83 000 employees and sales of 19.0 billion euros in 2022, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelle integration. Our products and services equip all aircraft types: regional, business, short, medium, and long-range commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and service.
Candidate skills & requirements
Must-haves:
• Bachelor's degree or above in engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in:
o Engine technical assistance for an Airframer, OR
o Customer support for an airline, with strong knowledge of aircraft or nacelle maintenance.
• Hands-on experience with rework processes (smoothing, repainting, etc.) on aircraft or nacelle components.
• Fluency in English and Chinese (mandatory).
• French language skills? Highly preferred.
Superpowers:
• Dynamism – Thrive in fast-paced flight test environments.
• Diligence – No detail is too small.
• Initiative – See problems and solve them before they escalate.
• Priority management – Know what needs to happen now vs. next.
• Team spirit – Build bridges, not silos.
Job location
Job location
Asia, China
City (-ies)
Shanghai
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 3 years