As a Flight Systems Test Engineer, your resume needs to balance technical detail with clarity. Use a reverse-chronological layout to highlight your most relevant experience first. A clean, one-page resume works for entry-level roles; two pages are okay if you have extensive, relevant experience. Stick to 11pt Arial or Calibri for body text—these fonts are ATS-friendly and easy to read. Bold headers at 14pt will separate sections clearly.
Avoid columns, graphics, or fancy fonts like Comic Sans. ATS systems struggle with non-standard layouts. Leave at least 0.5" margins around the edges to give your resume breathing room. Use bullet points for skills and project summaries, not long paragraphs. For example:
Key sections: Professional Summary, Technical Skills, Experience, Projects, Certifications (e.g., FAA or ASQ). Prioritize keywords like "flight test procedures" or "avionics systems" to match job descriptions.