Flight Test Engineer

Reporting to the Flight-Test Manager with the De Havilland Flight Operations (DFO) & Test Department, this role requires the Senior Flight Test Engineer to plan, execute and report test results to the DHC Product Development Teams.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate under the day-to-day authority/supervision of the Manager of Flight Test Engineering
• Collaborate with key stakeholders within Product Development (i.e. System Engineering, Flight Sciences, etc.) and Project Management personnel to develop/define test strategies and plans
• Create flight test schedules, test cards and related documentation (e.g. TDS (Test Definition Sheets), THA (Test Hazard Analysis), Flight Test Orders & Reports, etc.)
• Observe/Adhere to: (i) FAA (Federal Aviation Authorities), and TC (Transport Canada/National Aircraft Certification) regulations for flight test, (ii) proper use of safety risk management tools and processes, and (iii) test equipment operating procedures and limitations
• Provide oversight on the test aircraft or FTV’s (Flight Test Vehicle) configuration and ensure conformity is appropriate and/or applicable for test
• Conduct or execute testing onboard an FTV, or modified production aircraft and/or Systems Integrated Test Stand/Rig (SITS/R)
• Operate FTV flight test equipment and/or DAS (Data Acquisition System)

Education and Experience

• Bachelors or master’s degree in aerospace and/or Mechanical Engineering or the equivalent combination of education and related experience
• 15+ years in a flight test environment for commercial/civil large category aircraft
• Flight experience (e.g. gliding and/or private pilot license) is considered an asset, but not a prerequisite

Skills

• MS Office Suite – Intermediate (Excel, PPT, Word, Outlook)
  • You have a very good understanding in the following areas:
  • flight test practices and principles
  • civil transport category large aircraft certification requirements
• aircraft systems and their operation
• You have the ability to read/interpret aircraft system schematics
• You have familiarity with DAS (Data Acquisition Systems) and FTI (Flight Test Instrumentation)
• You are self-motivated and exhibit good communication, planning, problem solving, and organization skills
• Strong time management skills