Rotary Wing Flight Test Engineer

Employer: ITPS Canada Ltd.

Position: Rotary Wing Flight Test Engineer

Terms of Employment: Full-time / Permanent

Location: London Ontario

Employment Address: 2410 Blair Blvd London Ontario N5V 3Z9

Hours of Work: 40 hours/week

Existing Vacancy: This posting reflects an ongoing opportunity for future openings.

Language: English

Benefits:

• Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy.
• Company contributory medical top-up scheme and five weeks paid vacation annually.
• Eligible for Employment Assistance Program
• Eligible for basic life insurance
• Eligible for extended healthcare prescription drugs paramedical vision and dental insurance
• Eligible for travel insurance

Salary: $150000 - $170000 CAD per annum

Contact: Contact: Please send resumes to and include Rotary Wing Flight Test Engineer Instructor in the email subject line

About Us:

ITPS has been operating in London Ontario since 2001. The company is one of nine internationally recognized and highly specialized Test Pilot Schools in the world. ITPS specializes in flight test training and consulting services. Specifically ITPS offers a range of training courses for Test Pilots and Flight Test Engineers. ITPS has an established track record of providing cost-effective flight test training to air forces and civilian industries around the world. The training reflects lessons learned during many years of flight-testing airplanes and helicopters for manufacturers as well as military and civilian institutions. The clients include air forces and aeronautical institutions from around the world. For more on ITPS its products and services refer to the companys website at .

Position Overview

The Flight Test Engineer (FTE) plays a critical role in the planning execution and analysis of flight test programs. Working within a multidisciplinary team the FTE supports aircraft development modification certification and training activities. This position also contributes to the delivery of flight test training programs including classroom and airborne instruction for student test pilots and flight test engineers.

Duties:

• Working within an integrated flight test team to deliver contracted flight test services;

• Support the planning coordination and execution of flight test programs
• Developing flight test plans procedures and technical documentation
• Monitoring and recording aircraft performance and systems data during flight test missions
• Analyzing flight test data and preparing detailed technical reports
• Assisting in the integration modification and instrumentation of test aircraft
• Delivering classroom instruction on flight test principles aircraft systems and data analysis
• Providing airborne instruction in support of flight test training programs
• Mentoring and supporting student test pilots and flight test engineers
• Collaborating with pilots maintenance personnel and engineering teams to ensure safe and effective operations
• Participating in internal development projects related to fleet capability and training enhancements
• Traveling domestically and internationally to support flight test activities as required

Requirements:

• Graduate of a Flight Test Engineer course from a recognized institution (ie. ITPS or equivalent)
• Minimum of 5 years experience in an instructional or training role within a flight test aviation or military environment

• A minimum of 3-5 years of previous instructional experience is required
• Strong knowledge of:

• • Aircraft systems and performance
  • Flight test methodologies and safety practices
  • Data acquisition analysis and reporting

• Demonstrated ability to deliver technical instruction in both classroom and airborne environments
• Experience supporting or executing structured flight test programs
• Experience working in military or civilian flight test organizations is an asset
• Familiarity with aircraft modification instrumentation and certification processes is an asset
• Strong technical writing and reporting skills is an asset

• Licensing & Regulatory Requirements
  • A pilots licence (Commercial Pilot Licence or Airline Transport Pilot Licence) is considered an asset but is not required
  • No Transport Canada Flight Engineer Licence is required for this position
• Work Conditions
  • Occasional travel including international assignments
  • Work may include both office/classroom and aircraft environments
  • Participation in flight test operations including airborne data monitoring and instruction

• Ability to travel and spend periods abroad working on flight test-related projects

AI Disclosure:We do not use AI to evaluate applicants or make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.

Required Experience:

Senior IC