Engineering Test Pilot, Experimental Flight Test

Engineering Test Pilot, Experimental Flight Test

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. 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.

Our Benefits Program includes insurance plans (dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more), a competitive base salary, a retirement savings plan, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Tele Health Program.

Your contributions to the team include providing technical expertise related to flight test and aircraft operational issues in support of design development activities, working closely with Flight Test Engineers assigned to their aircraft, overseeing and auditing the technical content of all test procedures, providing technical leadership as project pilot to other test pilots assigned to the same flight test program, providing the central point of contact for all pilot/operational issues throughout the program, reviewing and providing inputs for flight manuals, flight manual supplements, pilot manuals and other technical engineering reports, conducting briefing for company management reviews, FAA, Transport Canada and other foreign Certification Authorities or groups as necessary, providing direct liaison with test pilot groups in FAA/Transport Canada on specific technical or schedule issues, conducting developmental and certification flight tests on experimental airplanes.

To thrive in this role, you hold a Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience. You must hold the appropriate US or Canadian Airline Transport Pilot License ATP/ATPL or attain within 6 months of hire. You hold a First Class FAA medical or equivalent. You have practical experience in flight test techniques, procedures and requirements. You have a minimum of three (3) years' experience in experimental flight test as the test pilot (PIC).

You have strong communication skills (written and spoken). You have a minimum of 1500 hours including 300 hours of turbine powered flight experience as pilot. You are able and willing to work with irregular hours and work days. You are able to travel on short notice. You possess interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with a variety of individuals, departments and organization.

You have practical experience with FAA, Transport Canada, and JAA Certification processes and procedures. You demonstrate the highest standards of integrity. You are a graduate of an accredited test pilot school (USAF, Navy, French, Empire or National Test Pilot School). You have 1500 hours PIC and 500 hours of turbine powered flight experience as pilot. You hold a Bachelors or Masters of Science degree in engineering or related discipline.

You have prior experience as DER / UM / DAD Test Pilot.