Engineering Test Pilot, Experimental Flight Test

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

 

Why join us?

 

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.

Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

 

Bombardier’s Benefits Program

 

With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following: 

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

What are your contributions to the team?

• Provide technical expertise related to flight test and aircraft operational issues in support of design development activities.
• Work closely with Flight Test Engineers assigned to their aircraft. Oversees and audits the technical content of all test procedures
• Provide technical leadership as project pilot to other test pilots assigned to the same flight test program. Provide the central point of contact for all pilot/operational issues throughout the program. Responsible for presenting the coordinated BFTC position on these issues
• Review and provide inputs for flight manuals, flight manual supplements, pilot manuals and other technical engineering reports.
• Conduct briefing for company management reviews, FAA, Transport Canada and other foreign Certification Authorities or groups as necessary.
• Provides direct liaison with test pilot groups in FAA/Transport Canada on specific technical or schedule issues.
• Conduct developmental and certification flight tests on experimental airplanes.

How to thrive in this role?

• You hold a Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• You must hold the appropriate US or Canadian Airline Transport Pilot License ATP/ATPL or attain within 6 months of hire.
• You hold a First Class FAA medical or equivalent.
• You have a practical experience in flight test techniques, procedures and requirements.
• You have a minimum of three (3) years' experience in experimental flight test as the test pilot (PIC).
• You have strong communication skills (written and spoken).
• You have a minimum of 1500 hours including 300 hours of turbine powered flight experience as pilot.
• You are able and willing to work with irregular hours and work days. You are able to travel on short notice.
• You possess interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with a variety of individuals, departments and organization.
• You have practical experience with FAA, Transport Canada, and JAA Certification processes and procedures.
• You demonstrate the highest standards of integrity.
• You are a graduate of an accredited test pilot school (USAF, Navy, French, Empire or National Test Pilot School).
• 1500 hours PIC and 500 hours of turbine powered flight experience as pilot.
• You hold a Bachelors or Masters of Science degree in engineering or related discipline.
• You have prior experience as DER / UM / DAD Test Pilot.

 

Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team! 

 

Bombardier is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, National, or Local Laws. 

 

Job  Engineering Test Pilot, Experimental Flight Test 

Primary Location Wichita, ADMN / MFG, Learjet 

Organization  Learjet Inc 

Shift  

Employee Status Regular 

Requisition  12883  Engineering Test Pilot, Experimental Flight Test