Section Chief - Flight Test Engineer

Why Join Us?

Bombardier designs, builds, and maintains the world’s peak-performing aircraft for a wide range of clients. Our success is built on putting our people first, setting high standards, and fostering a culture where excellence thrives. We empower our employees to reach their full potential, encouraging them to bring their unique expertise to the table.

Bombardier offers a comprehensive Benefits Program designed to support the well-being of our employees:

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

Direct Supervision of Flight Test Engineers

As a Section Chief - Flight Test Engineer, you will:

• Coach, mentor, and develop Flight Test Engineers
• Conduct ongoing performance management to foster a positive work environment
• Recruit, onboard, and train new team members
• Manage priority calls to support daily operations
• Develop and govern policies and procedures for safe and effective flight testing
• Drive continuous improvement through the development and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Develop tools to support flight operations (dispatch and safety)
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards

Daily Duties

Your responsibilities will include:

• Flying onboard experimental aircraft as a crewmember after appropriate training
• Operating all cabin experimental provisions and mission-specific test instrumentation during tests and recording results
• Communicating and coordinating with other disciplines for testing activities
• Documenting and reporting test results, including technical reviews and test plans
• Coordinating test aircraft and experimental equipment configurations
• Designing and developing safety-critical real-time data displays and derived parameters
• Using safety and risk mitigation procedures as per company policies and regulations

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• A minimum of ten (10) years of aerospace experience (desired)
• Previous flying experience (pilot or other crew member) is a strong asset but not essential
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with various individuals, departments, and organizations
• Excellent leadership qualities and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, manage, and absorb large amounts of data and information
• Experience with IT tools and equipment, especially those used for automation and workload reduction
• The ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Class 3 Medical Certificate or equivalent
• Previous experience with Bombardier flight test procedures and requirements, along with familiarity with Part 25 (or equivalent) certification processes and procedures (asset)
• Must be able to participate in ITAR or CGP controlled programs (US Citizen or US Permanent Resident)