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Aircraft Performance Engineer TS I in GAC Savannah
Unique Skills:The Aircraft Performance group is responsible for all aspects of aircraft performance for the current fleet and new product development.Other skills needed: -Thorough understanding of fixed wing aerodynamics, propulsion, and performance. -Solid understanding of airplane flight characteristics, first-principles analyses, and performance methods. -Experience with transport category airplane certification projects (Part 25). -Potential candidate for FAA Flight Analyst DER/AR desirable. -Fortran and MATLAB experience highly desired. -UNIX/Linux experience a plus.Other responsibilities include: -Use computer based tools to analyze airplane performance in specific phases of flight including takeoff, climb, descent, approach and landing, as well as overall mission analysis. -Analyze flight test data in support of airplane performance database development. -Prepare performance data for airplane flight manuals, operations manuals, and avionics software. -Support coordination with aviation authorities (FAA, EASA, others) regarding compliance with performance regulations. -Respond to inquiries from customers/operators relating to published performance data. -Support new product development programs and fleet sustaining issues. -Prepare performance data for new models, and derivatives of current models. -Maintain current legacy computer analysis programs, and support development of modified and new software tools and methods.Education and Experience RequirementsBachelor's Degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 5 ys in specific technical discipline or 10 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors. Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters, 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job.Position Purpose:Assists with the planning, coordination, performance of design, analysis and liaison engineering supporting the development and production of Gulfstream products and servicesJob DescriptionPrinciple Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions:Vacancy expired!