Flight Operations Engineer

Job Description: Flight Operations Engineer

Reports to: Chief Flight Operations Engineer(CFOE)

CQC Aeronautics, Inc. Brief

CQC Aeronautics is a consulting services and software development firm built on the science and profession of flight operations engineering. We believe the decisions that shape aviation should always be based on the Coverage, Quality and Currency of the best available information whether it is for aircraft operators, ANSPs, airports, OEMs or even members of the public.

Our consulting team worksdirectlywith airportsand other aviation clients, who face complex aircraft performance and flight operations engineering challenges. This regularly includes runway length determination, obstacle mitigation, weather prediction, airspace analysis, instrument procedure feasibility, payload-range studies, safety assessments, aeronautical data management, regulatory compliance and stakeholder coordination.

Our Software-as-a-Service platform, AERefinery, is the first to put these flight operations engineering capabilities directly into the hands of airports, ANSPs, airlines and their consultants. AERefinery users can explore, analyze, and collaborate within a common browser-based ecosystem of information and analysis capabilities that reveal challenges and provide solutions without the need for additional human assistance. Every professional service we provide as consultants becomes a new capability for the industry to take advantage of when planning, designing and operating airports and airspace.

Job Brief

We are looking for a full-time Flight Operations Engineer to join the professional services team at CQC. The position involves a wide range of work with airport planning, design, and operations along with extensive aircraft and operator-focused performance and flight operations engineering. The role reports to the Chief Flight Operations Engineer(CFOE) , and will be expected to independently analyze challenges as well as communicate solutions in writing and through public/virtual presentations.

CQC is a remote -first team. You'll manage your own projects day to day, collaborate with colleagues virtually, and join occasional in-person work sessions, which are easier if you live near an existing team member.

While portions of the work performed by this position willnvolve traditional analysis and technical writing, there will also be an important and growing opportunity to support onboarding new users of AERefinery. Over time, the position is expected to develop into a senior technical and client-delivery role within CQC, with increasing responsibilityfor consulting engagements, customer implementation, and coordination of specialized flight operations engineering resources.

The ideal candidate is an experienced professional from airport planning, aviation consulting, airport operations, aircraft performance, or flight operations/aeronautical engineeringwho thrives in a dynamic, founder-led environment and combines strong technical and analytical capabilities with an understanding of airport development and operations. The candidate should be comfortable working directly with airport and consultant clients, translating complex operational issues into practical recommendations, and applying both aviation industry and CQC created software and engineering capabilities to client problems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Aircraft Performance and Flight Operations Engineering

• Perform low-speed aircraft performance calculations, including takeoff, landing, climbout, and design one -engine-inoperative (OEI) procedures for takeoff and missed approach
• Perform high-speed aircraft performance calculations in accordance with domestic and international flight planning rules
• Analyze historical weather data to assess its effect on aircraft performance and instrument procedure utilization

Airport and Airspace Analysis

• Evaluate and design instrument procedures in accordance with FAA TERPS and PBN criteria
• Assess the impacts of proposed changes on runway design, taxiway design, NAVAIDs, and airfield lighting
• File FAA 7460 case studies
• Obtain, validate, and translate domestic and international aeronautical, obstacle, and terrain data for use in analyses

Communication and Client Support

• Prepare technical reports and presentations that define the challenge, explain the methods used, and recommend solutions, including the specific steps the client must take
• Coordinate with airports, airlines, air navigation service providers, consultants, and regulators to gather requirements and deliver results
• Train and support AERefinery users so they can perform aircraft performance and flight operations engineering analyses on their own
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in aviation, airport planning, engineering, aviation management, or a related technical field; engineering or advanced degree preferred
• A minimum of 5 years professional experience in at least one of the following:
  • Aircraft performance or flight operations engineering
  • Airport planning, design, and operations
  • Air traffic, airspace, and instrument procedure design
  • Pilot certification: FAA commercial pilot with multi -engine rating, or flight instructor
• Professional experience using geographic information systems (GIS)
• Experience obtaining and interpreting US and international aeronautical, obstacle and terrain data
• Experience delivering client-facing technical consulting or engineering analysis
• Experience independently carrying analyses from data gathering through a finished, client-ready report
• Ability to work remotely from CA, CO, FL, NY, TX, UT, or WA, managing your own schedule and deliverables with minimal supervision
• Willingness to travel to client sites and attend occasional in-person team work sessions as needed

Preferred

• 5 years of aircraft performance and/or flight operations engineering experience
• Experience with QGIS
• Experience with TARGETs
• Experience with Pace Missions
• Familiarity with IATA SCAP
• Familiarity with the Performance Information Exchange Model (PIXM)
• Experience with TALPA, the Runway Condition Assessment Matrix (RCAM), and the Global Reporting Format (GRF)
• Working knowledge of FAA Airport Planning and Design Advisory Circulars
• Experience designing TERPS/PBN instrument approach and departure procedures
• Located near an existing CQC team member, for occasional in-person collaboration

Core Competencies

• Technical Expertise: Apply expertise in airport operations, planning, aircraft performance, and/or flight operations engineering, with the ability to develop proficiency across disciplines and apply sound analytical methods to client problems
• Analytical Skills: Ability to gather and interpret complex operational, performance, and airport data and draw defensible conclusions
• Problem Solving: Identify issues proactively and implement structured, technically rigorous solutions
• Technology & Digital Aptitude: Learn and effectively apply CQC software and engineering tools and translate operational and engineering requirements into technology-enabled solutions
• Quality Management: Demonstrate accuracy, rigor, traceability, and attention to detail in analyses and deliverables
• Communication: Communicate complex technical findings clearly and professionally to clients, colleagues, and non-technical stakeholders
• Client Focus: Build credible client relationships and understand operational, technical, and regulatory needs
• Collaboration: Work effectively across engineering, airport planning, product and technology, and client teams to integrate diverse technical and operational perspectives
• Leadership Potential: Demonstrate the initiative, judgment, and accountabilityto grow into a senior technical and client-delivery leader within CQC