Team Leader Flight Physics - Engineering & Training Systems

Team Leader Flight Physics - Engineering & Training Systems

Pilatus Aircraft

Stans, Switzerland

Your Tasks

• Manage the Flight Physics Team from technical, schedule, resource and cost perspectives
• Contribute to defining the development strategy for Pilatus products in close collaboration with the director of the New Projects Integrated Product Team (IPT)
• Lead, coordinate and monitor all multidisciplinary and multiplatform team activities, reporting progress and performance to the director of the New Projects IPT
• Ensure compliance with deadlines and budgets while meeting all technical objectives and quality standards
• Plan, estimate costs and allocate staff for all team projects in alignment with the New Projects IPT's budget and goals
• Manage team resources and personnel development to ensure optimal performance and technical capability growth within the flight physics team

With this you convince us

• Master's degree in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering with at least 10 years of hands-on experience in aircraft design and development, especially from a Flight Physics perspective
• Broad aviation background including exposure to airframe design and/or systems integration, and solid Flight Physics knowledge (aerodynamics, performance, weight & balance, handling qualities, mechanics of flight, loads and aeroelastics)
• Strong understanding of certification regulations (FAR/CS-23 or alternatively FAR/CS-25)
• Proven leadership experience in managing a large specialists' team (15–20 FTEs), with high integrity, innovation mindset, pragmatic and solution-oriented approach
• Highly self-driven and structured, able to work independently, prioritize effectively and adapt strategies in dynamic environments with strong commitment and proactivity
• Excellent communication, strong teamwork and people management skills, acting as a role model and team builder who empowers others and ensures efficient, high-integrity project execution