Aircraft Flight Control Systems Lead

Airbus; Montreal; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension plan

Share purchase plan

Hybrid working policy

Group insurance

Wellbeing program

Upskilling opportunities

Job summary

Airbus in Mirabel, Québec seeks an Aircraft Flight Controls Systems Lead to drive the end-to-end development of flight control systems within the Chief Engineering team. You will own the architecture, validation strategies and work with cross-functional teams to ensure airworthiness and timely certification.

Candidates need a Bachelor or Master in Engineering and 15+ years in aerospace flight controls, with proven TC experience, and the ability to lead diverse teams and present plans to senior

Qualifications

• 15+ years of aerospace Flight Controls Systems design or integration experience.
• In-depth knowledge of primary and secondary flight control laws.
• Proven track record of taking a major aircraft system through a full certification TC or major amendment.
• Ability to lead transverse technical and cross-functional teams and to challenge technical solutions.
• Capability to present solutions and plans to senior management.
• Awareness of systems development process, interactions with airframe design and other disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end technical roadmap for the A220 integrated flight control system.
• Validate and authorize the next generation of flight control architecture for compliance with product requirements and objectives.
• Be the voice of A220 towards Airbus integrated flight control system product line.
• Chair maturity gates and govern technical activities through development to EIS
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• Arbitrate trade studies and pivot strategies to maintain the program’s critical path without compromising safety.
• Approve SOF and RFT for flight test and oversee V&V strategies at system level.

Skills

Flight controls

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Airworthiness knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Job description

Do you have aircraft systems integration experience, have you worked in Flight Controls domain and would you like to progress and develop new skills? Then this job is for you!

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is looking for an Aircraft Flight Controls Systems Lead to join our Chief Engineering team based in Mirabel (Québec, Canada).

You will be part of the Chief Engineering team responsible for carrying full technical authority and responsibility for the aircraft design in compliance with airworthiness regulations, product and passenger safety, environmental protection, aircraft operability, design maturity, security and airport operations requirements.

The team organization is established to promote cross-collaboration autonomously, supporting each other and learning collectively.

Your working environment:

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is headquartered in Mirabel, in the greater Montreal area, where the vibrant city of Montreal is just a stone’s throw away. Known for its peaceful and safe environment, the region offers a high quality of life for younger or experienced professionals and families, perfectly balancing career opportunities and outdoor activities that makes it a truly special place to call home.

How we care for you:

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, annual bonus, group insurance plan, pension plan and share purchase plan.
• Work / Life Balance: A hybrid working policy, on-site cafeterias and a highly competitive holiday policy.
• Wellbeing/Health: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Program, on-site Medical Service, access to a public shuttle service between Laval (Montmorency metro station) and Mirabel, and a carpooling application.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

Your challenges:

In your role, you will report to the Head of Overall Systems Design within the Chief Engineering organization, and will be assigned to work with cross-functional teams to oversee system developments, and more specifically the next generation of Flight Controls Systems:

• Own the end-to-end technical roadmap for the A220 integrated flight control;
• Validate and authorize the next generation of flight control architecture to ensure compliance with stringent product requirements (TPR) and business objectives (TPO);
• Be the voice of A220 towards the Airbus integrated flight control system Product Line;
• Steer the technical activities from the earliest requirement phases (Pre-MG3) through to post-Entry-Into-Service (EIS) corrections and chair Maturity Gate (MG) technical feeders accordingly;
• By chairing technical governance, ensure multidisciplinary harmonization and technical alignment for successful integration of the next generation flight control system architecture with the various aircraft systems;
• Arbitrate trade studies and pivot strategies to maintain the program’s critical path without compromising safety;
• Authorize the V&V strategies and plans at aircraft level that ensure the flight control system meets maturity objectives and safety;
• Approve Safety Of Flight (SOF), RSI for ground and flight test, and Request for Test (RFT) for flight test.

Your boarding pass:

• You have a Bachelor or Master University degree in Engineering or equivalent field;
• You have 15 years or more experience in aerospace Flight Controls Systems design or integration;
• In-depth knowledge of primary and secondary flight control laws;
• Proven track record of taking a major aircraft system through a full certification TC (Type Certificate) or major amendment;
• Ability to lead transverse technical and cross-functional teams and to challenge technical solutions;
• Capability to present solutions and plans to senior management;
• Awareness of systems development process, interactions with airframe design and technical disciplines, and airworthiness compliance process.

This role may involve some travels for business (worldwide).

Travel Required: Occasional travel Overseas

Due to the sector of activity (aerospace), frequent contacts with Airbus entities worldwide, and interactions with suppliers and clients also located across the globe, proficiency in English is required for this position.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

Cet emploi requiert d'être consciencieux aux risques potentiels de non-conformité et un engagement à agir avec intégrité, ceci étant la fondation du succès de la Compagnie, sa réputation et sa croissance durable.