Performs segments of test projects consistent with skill level and training. Becomes thoroughly knowledgeable of aircraft systems and data analysis. Serves as an Aerospace Engineer performing development testing for aviation related components and systems using principles of aerodynamics, mechanics, thermodynamics, statistics, and electronics. Develops and writes test planning and report do cuments. Observes collection of test data.
Visits test sites, observes data collection and devises data acquisition procedures.
Performs calculations and analyses of data to answer test issues. Participates with the Test Director in developing technological plans relative to test requirements of aircraft, aircraft components, and associated equipment. Attends initial planning conferences to discuss test objectives and support requirem ents. Attends test project review conferences to brief interested officials. Evaluates and identifies hazards or problems pertaining to personnel safety, equipment servicing, maintenance and durability of aviation equipment.