Location: Mississauga, ON
Company: Bombardier
Employment Type: Hybrid work, Full-time
Level: Senior Engineering Professional
Why Join Bombardier?
Bombardier is a world leader in designing, building, and maintaining peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning clients, including businesses, governments, and militaries. Known for excellence, Bombardier continues to set industry standards by putting employees at the heart of its operations. Working at Bombardier means joining a team that thrives on innovation, pushing boundaries, and delivering exceptional products. With a focus on employee growth and development, Bombardier allows everyone to reach their potential in an environment that encourages diversity, creativity, and self-expression.
Bombardier’s commitment to its people is reflected in its strong company culture, where professionalism, customer focus, and teamwork are at the forefront of everything they do.
Benefits Program
Bombardier’s benefits are designed to prioritize employee well-being, offering competitive packages that include:
- Comprehensive Insurance: Dental, medical, life insurance, disability coverage, and more.
- Retirement Savings: An attractive retirement savings plan.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to mental health, counseling, and support services.
- Telehealth Services: On-demand healthcare consultations from the comfort of your home.
- Competitive Compensation: A base salary designed to reflect skills and experience.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Flight Test Engineer at Bombardier, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that aircraft are safe and ready for operation. Working in both production and experimental environments, your main duties will include:
- Flight Duties:
- Regularly perform flight duties on production aircraft as a Flight Test Engineer.
- Ensure the safety of all test operations in coordination with the Manager of Flight Operations and the Chief Pilot.
- Test Planning and Execution:
- Plan and prepare flight tests, ensuring compliance with flight safety standards.
- Oversee test operations for both ground and in-flight testing, making sure aircraft are configured correctly for each test.
- Vet and approve Non-Conformity Reports (NCRs) and Restrictions/Special Instructions (RSIs).
- Collaboration:
- Work with various teams, including System Engineering, Flight Sciences, and Pre-Flight teams, to ensure smooth planning, execution, and documentation of tests.
- Coordinate with Bombardier’s Flight Test Center (Wichita), Laurent Beaudoin Completion Center (Montreal), and third-party completion centers for testing requirements.
- Documentation:
- Prepare and write detailed test documentation following Bombardier’s Flight Test Center standards.
- Develop test cards and plans from Test Definition Sheets (TDS) and document test outcomes.
- Safety & Compliance:
- Strictly follow FAA, Transport Canada, and company regulations concerning aircraft testing.
- Ensure the correct use of safety equipment, risk mitigation methods, and testing procedures.
- Lead briefings, including pre-and post-flight briefings, Test Hazard Analysis (THA), and Test Readiness Assessments (SOF).
- Additional Responsibilities:
- Perform other tasks as assigned by management, including troubleshooting, risk management, and test equipment operations.
Qualifications
To thrive in this role, you’ll need a mix of technical expertise, industry experience, and strong communication skills. Key qualifications include:
- Educational Background: A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (P.Eng) is essential. A Master’s degree in Engineering or Aviation or graduation from a Test Pilot School is considered an asset.
- Experience: At least 10 years of experience in Aerospace Engineering, with specific expertise in Flight Test Engineering.
- Familiarity with Civil/Commercial aircraft certification under Part 25 is highly desirable.
- Previous experience in aircraft system operations, including interpreting schematics and system configurations, is a must.
- Licenses and Technical Skills:
- A private or commercial pilot’s license is beneficial.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project & Access).
- Excellent organizational, planning, and communication skills.
- Personal Attributes:
- Self-motivated, with a proactive approach to work.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to travel for short or extended periods, both domestically and internationally.
- Valid passport required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bombardier is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. They strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, including individuals from underrepresented groups such as those based on race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and veteran status. Bombardier provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in their application process, hiring practices, and other employment terms.
