Rotary Wing Flight Test Engineer

The Flight Test Engineer (FTE) plays a critical role in the planning, execution, and analysis of flight test programs.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, the FTE supports aircraft development, modification, certification, and training activities.

This position also contributes to the delivery of flight test training programs, including classroom and airborne instruction for student test pilots and flight test engineers.

• Working within an integrated flight test team to deliver contracted flight test services;
• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of flight test programs
• Developing flight test plans, procedures, and technical documentation
• Monitoring and recording aircraft performance and systems data during flight test missions
• Analyzing flight test data and preparing detailed technical reports
• Assisting in the integration, modification, and instrumentation of test aircraft
• Delivering classroom instruction on flight test principles, aircraft systems, and data analysis
• Providing airborne instruction in support of flight test training programs
• Mentoring and supporting student test pilots and flight test engineers
• Collaborating with pilots, maintenance personnel, and engineering teams to ensure safe and effective operations
• Participating in internal development projects related to fleet capability and training enhancements
• Traveling domestically and internationally to support flight test activities, as required

• Graduate of a Flight Test Engineer course from a recognized institution (ie. ITPS or equivalent)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an instructional or training role within a flight test, aviation, or military environment
• A minimum of 3-5 years of previous instructional experience is required
• Strong knowledge of:
• Aircraft systems and performance Flight test methodologies and safety practices Data acquisition, analysis, and reporting
• Aircraft systems and performance
• Flight test methodologies and safety practices
• Data acquisition, analysis, and reporting
• Demonstrated ability to deliver technical instruction in both classroom and airborne environments
• Experience supporting or executing structured flight test programs
• Experience working in military or civilian flight test organizations is an asset
• Familiarity with aircraft modification, instrumentation, and certification processes is an asset
• Strong technical writing and reporting skills is an asset
• Licensing & Regulatory Requirements A pilot’s licence (Commercial Pilot Licence or Airline Transport Pilot Licence) is considered an asset, but is not required No Transport Canada Flight Engineer Licence is required for this position
• A pilot’s licence (Commercial Pilot Licence or Airline Transport Pilot Licence) is considered an asset, but is not required
• No Transport Canada Flight Engineer Licence is required for this position
• Work Conditions Occasional travel, including international assignments Work may include both office/classroom and aircraft environments Participation in flight test operations, including airborne data monitoring and instruction
• Occasional travel, including international assignments
• Work may include both office/classroom and aircraft environments
• Participation in flight test operations, including airborne data monitoring and instruction
• Ability to travel and spend periods abroad working on flight test-related projects

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