Overview

This course delivers a structured introduction to the key managerial responsibilities in planning and conducting flight test campaigns. Designed for engineers, test pilots, certification managers and program leads, it focuses on the organizational, procedural and regulatory aspects of flight test management. Participants gain practical insight into building a compliant, safe and efficient test program — from initial safety strategy and resource planning to test execution and certification documentation.

Course Topics

• safety assessment strategies and risk management in test programs
• organizational structure and qualification of personnel
• regulatory framework and key reference documents (e.g. EASA, FAA)
• certification process and authorities’ involvement
• development of Flight Test Operations Manuals (FTOM)
• test plan structure, build-up and coordination
• resource allocation, scheduling and cost planning
• instrumentation planning and aircraft configuration management
• differences between developmental and operational testing
• documentation, reporting and compliance tracking

Prerequisites:

• basic English language proficiency