Exit Future FTE Job - Skillset and Challenges This survey should take less than 5 minutes to complete. FTE refers to someone responsible to develop the test plan and/or conducts/directs the test execution. Please answer the questions regarding testing in the context of complex (software & hardware) and other new technologies (e.g., AI, UAV, eVTOL, solar) in systems-under-test Question Title * 1. What are the most important competencies/skills that an FTE needs TODAY ? (Select up to 5 choices) Model Based System Engineering Methods & Tools Security (to include cybersecurity) Hazard Identification & Risk Mitigation (Flight Test Safety) Knowledge of the system-under-test's MISSION Testing Expertise obtained from Formal Test Education/Training Big Data & Data Analytics Critical Thinking Communication (Written & Oral) Deep understanding of the system-under-test Leadership and Teamwork (collaboration) Complicated (Deterministic) vs Complex Domain (Non-Deterministic) Test Methods & Tools Employing a systems engineering approach for test planning and execution Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. What are the most important competencies/skills that an FTE will need in 10 years? (Select up to 5 choices) Hazard Identification & Risk Mitigation (Flight Test Safety) Leadership and Teamwork (collaboration) Communication (Written & Oral) Model Based System Engineering Methods & Tools Deep understanding of the system-under-test Complicated (Deterministic) vs Complex Domain (Non-Deterministic) Test Methods & Tools Employing a systems engineering approach for test planning and execution Critical Thinking Testing Expertise obtained from Formal Test Education/Training Knowledge of the system-under-test's MISSION Security (to include cybersecurity) Big Data & Data Analytics Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. What elements of tester education/training are ESSENTIAL for FTE relevancy in the future? (Select all that apply) Formal Academics (e.g. University, TPS or in-house curricula) Mentoring On-the-Job Training Airmanship (flying or simulators) On-going Professional Development (symposiums, evaluations etc.) System Under Test Expertise Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. What important element of tester education do FTE's most often lack? Formal Academics (e.g. University, TPS or in-house curricula) Mentoring On-the-Job Training Airmanship (flying or simulators) On-going Professional Development (symposiums, evaluations etc.) System Under Test Expertise Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. Traditional FTE Skills Will Be Sufficient for Future Testing True False Comment (Optional) Question Title * 6. In the next 10-20 years what will be the biggest challenge for FTEs? (check all that apply) Acceptance of more uncertainty Regulations, Bureaucracy, and Oversight (Certification, Climate, Management etc.) Leadership Support & Tester Influence Security (including cybersecurity) Staying abreast of new technologies and test methods Big Data Autonomy and AI Model Based System Engineering (Digital Twins, SIL, Tools) Training Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. How many years of test experience do you have? 1 to 3 years 4 to 10 years 11-20 years More than 20 years Question Title * 8. What region(s) do you have experience testing in? North America South America Europe Asia Middle East Question Title * 9. SFTE should publish FTE standards guidelines True False Comment (Optional) Done