Flight Test Engineer

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.

Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:

• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
• Competitive base salary
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tele Health Program

• Perform regular flight duties as Flight Test Engineer on Production Aircraft.
• Be responsible for the test planning and readiness, safety of flight and test operations of Production and Experimental Aircraft.
• Operate under the authority/supervision of the Manager of Flight Operations and Chief Pilot.
• As an Engineering Specialist, you will work with the Flight Test Engineering Team to support aircraft operational information critical to tests being performed (test limitations, Restrictions and/or Special Instructions (RSI’s) and test procedures or direction).
• Be assigned responsibility for vetting and approving Non-Conformity Reports (NCR’s) and RSI’s.
• Communicate with System Engineering, Methods Engineering, Flight Sciences and Pre-Flight on the planning, status and results of the tests performed on an aircraft (hangar, ground and/or in flight).
• Create test documentation and reporting consistent with approved Bombardier Flight Test Center standards.
• Oversee and confirm aircraft configuration is appropriate and/or applicable for test (component level, test instrumentation, etc.).
• Coordinate, chair and facilitate the reviews/briefing of:
  Test Readiness; SOF (Safety Of Flight); THA (Test Hazard Analysis);
  Pre- and Post-flight briefings.
• Prepare/write Test Cards/Plans based on TDS (Test Definition Sheets).
• Observe (i) company, FAA and Transport Canada rules and regulations for test, (ii) proper use of safety and risk mitigation methods, and (iii) test equipment operating procedures.
• Work closely with the Bombardier Flight Test Center – Wichita, Laurent Beaudoin Completion Center (LBCC) – Montreal and other 3rd party Completion Centers
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• A Bachelor of Engineering Degree (P. Eng.).
• Three to Five (3
  - 5) years of experience in Aerospace Engineering including Flight Test Engineering.
• A Masters in Engineering/Aviation and/or a Test Pilot School graduate would be an asset
• An understanding of Civil/Commercial aircraft certification Part 25 requirements.
• An understanding of aircraft systems and their operation and an ability to interpret aircraft systems schematics.
• A Private or Commercial Pilots License is an asset
• Excellent working knowledge of MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project & Access).
• You are self-motivated and exhibit good communication, planning and organizational skills.
• An ability to travel to remote locations to test for short (1 week) and extended periods (several weeks) of time and a valid Passport.
• Good problem-solving skills.

The base salary for this position is expected to range from CAD $64,300 to CAD $101,100 per year. The applicable base salary will be determined based on various criteria, at Bombardier’s sole discretion, such as the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications.

In some cases, the base salary offered may differ from the expected range of base salary listed above.

Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team!

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