ATR - Ho Flight Physics AIRBUS

**Job Description:**

* About us *

ATR is the *world's number one aircraft manufacturer in regional aviation* providing a new generation of turboprops. We are a joint venture between *two European aeronautical heavyweights, Airbus and Leonardo. *

From the world's largest cities, to our planet's most remote regions*, our purpose is to deliver air travel* to people, communities and businesses in an *innovative, sustainable and modern way.*

If you strive for excellence, are driven by *ambition*, *trust *and *respect* as we are, then get your career off to a flighting start with ATR!

*Our leadership profile:*

* People Centric Entrepreneurial Inspiring Exemplary Innovative Humble *

* At ATR y **ou will work with passionate colleagues to make a difference in a human size company with attractive advantages! *

We are looking for a *Head of Flight Physics* to come onboard in our Engineering

Directorate in Daniel's team : a team of 350 collaborators!

*[Career Path: People management ] *

* Your Mission *

The Flight Physics (EG) department is responsible for the design, specification, development, and certification activities within the Flight Physics domain, as well as for supporting the in-service fleet within this scope.

The Head of EG must:

* Define, prioritize, and lead research, innovation, and preliminary study projects to adapt and develop technologies, competencies, and processes in alignment with the company's strategy.
* Ensure that, in the solutions implemented on ATR products, best practices, certification and airworthiness rules, flight safety, and product liability policies are fully considered.
* Ensure the quality and adequacy of responses provided to authorities; contribute to continued airworthiness; and provide technical expertise for safety analyses within the EG scope.

In particular, the Flight Physics Engineering missions are :

* To assure all the technical activities and data engineering for the following domains: Aerodynamics, Flight Dynamics, Loads (static and dynamic), Aircraft Performance, Weight & Balance, internal and external Acoustics, Flight Physics A/C and Engine Models and related operational software tools for airlines.

* Interpret fundamental physics principles and constraints, transforming them into practical designs collaboratively developed with other centres of competence for seamless integration into aircraft products.

* To assure the whole development tools and methods to support Flight physics technical activities.

* Assess completed designs to verify their compliance with overall aircraft flight physics expectations, ensuring performance within the intended flight envelope and operational domain.

* To guarantee, for all domains concerning general Flight Physics, that all modifications and studies for the ATR family are conducted in compliance with applicable design and certification rules.

* Support the in-Service Fleet by answering detailed requests from Support division

* Support the Sales campaigns by answering detailed requests from the Commercial division

The teams in composed of about 35 engineers organized in 3 Groups.

* A/C and Engine Models Development (EGM)
* A/C Performances and Weight (EGP)
* Flight Dynamics, Aero and Loads (EGX)


The Head of Flight Physics Engineering guides, motivates, and develops their team, fostering a culture of collaboration, performance, and efficiency within their sphere of influence.

He/she :

* Leads the team technically, ensuring compliance with development processes and applicable regulations.
* Is responsible for delivering technical solutions aligned with ATR's business priorities: fleet support, production support, sales support, product improvements, and future preparation.
* Develops key competencies and continuously improve working methods, processes, and tools.
* Manages the organization and human resources: team management, two-way communication, training and leave plans, and career development.
* Arbitrates priorities within their scope, taking into account Company and Engineering priorities, and plans activities according to actual capacity and available skills.
* Contributes to the annual Operating Plan and drives performance to achieve objectives.
* Organizes, leads, and develops the skills and resources needed to meet ATR's design requirements throughout the aircraft lifecycle, with a mindset of continuous improvement.
* Assigns contributors to integrated project teams and transversal work in collaboration with other Engineering and ATR entities.
* Ensures compliance with the DOA / Design Organization Manual for organizations and ways of working and contributes to the Core/Non-Core & Make-or-Buy policy and its subcontracting plan.
* Defines/validates Engineering tool requirements within EG and coordinates Airbus & Leonardo partner activities to ensure TCQ delivery.
* Collaborates with other Engineering teams (Structure, Cabin, Chief Engineering, MAP, Systems & Propulsion, Airworthiness, Flight Tests, Technical Documentation, Engineering Performance) and with all ATR functions (Customer Support, Procurement, FAL, Programme, Marketing & Sales, Quality, HR, Finance).
* Manages technical risks & opportunities.
* When necessary, interacts directly with Airworthiness Authorities and ATR aircraft operators.

* About you *

As Head of Flight Physics Engineering, you are expected to:

* listen to, understand and anticipate customer needs
* shape and communicate vision and strategy
* take timely decisions while anticipating risks and opportunities
* collaborate and share regardless of organisational structures and hierarchies
* make sure that ambitions are defined consistently with resources
* actively drive simplification and continuous improvement of collective performance & efficiency
* develop the right competences, processes and tools
* create a trustful and inclusive working environment
* value, support and develop individuals by giving them opportunities to learn and grow


A significant experience in team leadership, technical responsibility, and project management in an engineering environment is required.

Fluency in English and French (Italian is a plus)

... but above all, you are ready to take off with us to keep connecting communities and businesses and to provide the best possible products and support to our customers!

* Our Recruitment Process *

* *Daniel* will contact you
* Innovative and digital assessment
* To get to know you better: interview with *Daniel *then with *Mehdi* our Hr Recruiter

* What we offer *

* Highly competitive compensation package * (profit and success sharing, employee savings plan...)

* Work-life balance * (remote working, 6th week of paid leave, additional days off for family events...)

* Well-being / health * (supplementary health & welfare coverage...)

* Career paths * enabling employees to develop their skills and build a professional project

* Wide choice of development programs * for soft and hard skills

* CSE: * ATR (family and employee events) and Airbus CSE (travel, vacation camps ...)

* Diversity* *and inclusion*: Over 1200 men & women with more than 35 different nationalities work together in our teams !

ATR is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

* A propos d'ATR *

ATR est le *premier constructeur mondial d'avions régionaux* et propose une nouvelle génération de turbopropulseurs. Nous sommes une *filiale de deux poids lourds de l'aéronautique européenne, Airbus et Leonardo. *

Des plus grandes villes du monde aux régions les plus reculées de notre planète, *notre objectif est d'assurer le transport aérien* des personnes, des communautés et des entreprises d'une manière innovante, durable et moderne.

Si vous recherchez l'excellence, si vous êtes animé par *l'ambition,* la *confiance* et le *respect,* alors faites décoller votre carrière avec ATR *! *

*Notre Leadership Profile : *

*Centré(e) sur l'humain un esprit entrepreneur inspirant(e) exemplaire innovant(e) humble*

*Vous travaillerez avec des collègues passionnés pour faire la différence dans une entreprise à taille humaine avec des avantages attractifs !…