Flight Test Engineer
Bombardier
- Wichita, KS
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Flying onboard experimental aircraft as a crewmember following appropriate training.
- Operating all cabin experimental provisions and mission specific test instrumentation, while conducting tests and recording results.
- Communication and coordination of efforts relating to testing activities with all other disciplines
- Test documentation and reporting, including technical review and generation of test plans, instructions, test limitations and post flight reports
- Coordination of test aircraft and experimental equipment configuration for test.
- Design and development of safety critical real time data displays and derived parameters
- Proper use of safety and risk mitigation procedures as defined by company policies, and compliance with FAA and Transport Canada Regulations
- The candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline or have previous experience within a flight test engineering organization. Product specific development and training will be provided prior to being scheduled for regular flight crew duties.
- Previous flying experience (pilot or other crew member) is a strong asset but is not considered essential.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with a variety of individuals, departments and organizations. Strong leadership qualities and communication skills, both verbal and written are an asset.
- Demonstrated capacity to prioritize, manage and absorb large quantities of data and information.
- Ability to work with a variety of IT tools and equipment is required, with experience in the uses of programming for automation and workload reduction an asset.
- The flight test environment may require irregular work hours (including weekends on occasion) and will require travel.
- Flight test engineers must be able to obtain maintain an FAA Class 3 Medical Certificate or equivalent.
- Previous experience with flight test procedures and requirements, along with familiarity with Part 25 (or equivalent) certification processes and procedures is an asset.