Test Technician / Operator - Altitude Test Facility (Ottawa)

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• About Pratt & Whitney Canada
• Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in aerospace innovation, proudly headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, since 1928. We design and manufacture next-generation aircraft engines that power the world’s largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters.
• For nearly 100 years, our teams have been at the forefront of propulsion technology, pushing boundaries to make flight more efficient and reliable. Our engines support missions that truly matter, from transporting people and essential goods, to enabling emergency medical services, humanitarian operations, and wildfire suppression around the world.
• An Employer of Choice
• Pratt & Whitney Canada was named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes, marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned this recognition. Pratt & Whitney Canada also ranked #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. In addition, our headquarters continues to be recognized among the top employers in the Montreal region. Together, these distinctions reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, across Canada, and around the world.
• Why Join The Team?
• Pratt & Whitney Canada’s Altitude Test Facility is a world leader in the testing and evaluation of aircraft engines. Located on the renowned National Research Council of Canada, in Ottawa. The 18,000-square-foot (1672 square-meter) facility performs altitude simulation tests on turboshaft, turboprop aircraft engines and on all sizes of Auxiliary Power Units.
• The principal responsibility of the Test Technician / Operator is to perform the mechanical installation of engine and test components, and to execute engine test procedures for Altitude Testing Facility. Responsible for day-to-day test activities on development test engines, test sections, control systems, accessories and components.
• This is a full-time position from Monday to Friday with a 2-shift rotation, based in Ottawa, and performed exclusively on-site.
• What will your day-to-day look like?
• Perform engine testing in accordance with approved test procedures, work instructions, and safety standards
• Prepare test beds, engines, tooling, and instrumentation prior to test runs