Associate Director, Flight Test Operations; ONSITE

Position: Associate Director, Flight Test Operations (ONSITE)
** Date Posted:
**** Country:
** United States of America
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* Location:

** HIA
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Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA,  USA
** Position Role Type:
** Onsite
* * U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
** This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here.

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** Security Clearance:
** None/Not Required The Aircraft Certification & Flight Test department is responsible for designing, testing, and certifying modifications to commercial transport and business jet aircraft for customers around the world. Our department works closely with program teams to secure new business opportunities and develop solutions that meet our customers’ challenging requirements. We achieve this through a structured and proven certification process, strategic roadmap, and embracing a spirit of collaboration to overcome challenges.

The Aircraft Certification & Flight Test department is seeking a Associate Director responsible for ensuring Flight Test activities conducted by the Collins Aerospace Avionics business unit are in compliance with all regulatory requirements (Domestic and International) as well as operating at the highest level of flight safety awareness. This role leads a multi-functional team and acts as Flight Test Pilot providing high-capability, safe, reliable aircraft to our customers quickly and efficiently.

This is an onsite position based at the Eastern Iowa Airport located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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* What you will do:

*** You will lead an experienced multi-functional team that overseas coordination with program teams requiring flight test activities, to include establishing flight test profiles, identifying necessary aircraft modifications, and coordination of maintenance and customer demonstration requirements for the commercial transport and business jet markets
* You will be responsible for performance development and evaluation, salary planning, manpower planning, career coaching, and ensuring compliance with company environmental and safety policies
* You will help create a collaborative team culture that drives predictable program performance to consistently meet business and customer commitments
* You will communicate effectively to a host of stakeholders across the technical spectrum, including customers, program management and senior leadership
* You will grow overall team skill and capability through mentoring, career development, role assignment, and hiring
* You will oversea overall airport flight operations and facility maintenance requirements working with an experienced flight operations, flight test pilots, and facility support team
* Primary interface with FAA and international regulatory agencies in regards to operations of Collins Aerospace aircraft
* Formulate, coordinate and implement policies and procedures for the safe and efficient operations of Collins Aerospace aircraft
* Provide input to leadership for Flight Operations annual and SFP budget
* Provide leadership regarding Collins Aerospace aircraft fleet and facilitate changes to accommodate flight test needs
* Fly as Pilot-in-Command and Second-in-Command on Collins Aerospace aircraft as dictated by flight schedule requirements
* You will play a key leadership role in advancing Collins' existing, new and developing products helping us maintain our status as a leading provider of aircraft equipment solutions. Your efforts will ensure we deliver top-tier solutions that meet our customers' most pressing needs for advanced avionic systems
** What you will learn:
*** You will learn about Collins Aerospace's advanced products and the civil aircraft certification environment
* You will learn Collins Aerospace aircraft installation, certification, and maintenance requirements working at an airport…