ENGINEERING TEST PILOT - FIXED WING

Employment and Social Development Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Engineering Test Pilot for its Civil Aviation Branch. This pivotal role involves determining flight test programs, conducting critical flight tests, and developing regulations for aircraft certification. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in engineering flight tests and hold relevant certifications. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing aviation safety and standards, while enjoying a collaborative work environment that values diversity and inclusion. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the future of civil aviation in Canada.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related field with test pilot course completion.
• 5+ years as an experimental or developmental test pilot.

Responsibilities

• Conduct flight tests for aircraft certification and develop regulations.
• Review qualifications and recommend authorizations for flight testing.

Skills

Engineering Flight Test Experience

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Piloting Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Science

Engineering Test Pilot Course

Tools

Canadian Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL)

Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate

Job description

Reference number: MOT25J-022512-000684
Selection process number: 25-MOT-EA-HRS-01023

Transport Canada- Civil Aviation
Ottawa(Ontario)
AO-ETP-01
Deployment, Indeterminate
$140,252 to $160,378

For further information on the organization, please visit Transport Canada

Closing date: 24 March 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

At Transport Canada, we are committed to helping create a diverse and inclusive public service that is truly representative of Canada. We strive to establish bias-free selection and assessment practices that provide equal opportunity for all, including persons from employment equity groups or equity-seeking groups.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

You must submit a complete application, consisting of a résumé as well as responses to screening questions which clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience factors listed under the essential qualifications, as well as any of the asset qualifications that may apply.

For each experience criterion, please provide concrete examples including the following information:

1. Name of the department or organization where the experience was acquired;
2. Title of the position occupied and duration (including dates) for which you exercised the functions;
3. Specific details of tasks, projects, or accomplishments demonstrating how the experience was acquired.

The information you provide in your responses to the screening questions need to be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the required information may result in your application being rejected.

The screening questions will be used as the primary tool in the screening process and the résumé will be used to substantiate the information provided. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the screening criteria are met will be eliminated from consideration.

Please note that the screening questions may be used to assess written communication.

Duties

As an Engineering Test Pilot – Fixed Wing in the Civil Aviation Branch at Transport Canada, you will:

1. Determine the flight test program necessary for the aircraft certification approval.
2. Act as test pilot flight crew member to conduct flight tests necessary for certification and to audit manufacturers' production standards.
3. Develop new regulations and new advisory material including acceptable flight test techniques necessary for certification of newly developed aircraft, aircraft systems, and system features for which existing regulations and advisory material are either inadequate or do not exist.
4. Review qualifications and make specialist recommendations for authorization for ministerial delegation to individuals and organizations for design approval flight testing of aeronautical products.
5. Maintain a high level of conventional and flight test specific piloting skills and participate in professional development and skills enhancement training as required by the Department.

Work environment

The reporting location for this position is located at 159 Cleopatra Drive in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Office attendance of a minimum of three days per week required in accordance with latest TBS policy, and subject to change.

Intent of the process

The results of this process will initially be used to staff one (1) English Essential position on an indeterminate basis. A pool of fully qualified candidates will be established to staff identical positions within Transport Canada in the National Capital Region. Candidates will only be assessed once as part of this process if their application is screened in for further consideration.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Contact information for 2 references.

Essential Qualifications

Education:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in engineering, mathematics, science or in a field relevant to the duties of the position; AND
Successful completion of a one year Engineering Test Pilot course recognized by Transport Canada
OR
Graduation with a degree in Engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution or eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada; AND
Minimum of five years of experience as an experimental or developmental test pilot with a manufacturer of civil certified transport category aircraft.

CANDIDATES WITH FOREIGN CREDENTIALS:
If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian educational standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job in the public service. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (cicic.ca).

Occupational Certification:
Possession of a Canadian Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL), Airplane with a Group I Instrument Rating AND possession of a valid Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical).

Experience:
EX1: Significant engineering flight test experience as a pilot in command (PIC) of a number of airplane types.
EX2: Significant experience as an airplane engineering test pilot (ETP).

*Significant: Candidate has acted as PIC in five or more aircraft types and has flown as the ETP in several airplane or system development and/or certification projects. In these cases, there must have been noteworthy test piloting responsibility.

Asset Qualifications

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it:

1. Experience in civil aircraft certification projects.
2. More than 2,500 hours flight time.
3. Experience in civil industry as a delegated certification test pilot.
4. Experience in other aircraft types, including manned free balloons, airships, and emerging technologies (e.g. eVTOL).
5. Experience in rotary wing aircraft.
6. Experience in piloting a variety of airplane types as other than pilot in command.

Operational Requirements

Must be willing and able to travel nationally and internationally as required.
Must be willing and able to work overtime and weekends as required.
Requires personally test flying all types of civil airplanes, often in critical areas of the flight envelope.

Knowledge and Competencies

The following will be applied/assessed at a later date (essential for the job):

1. Knowledge of civil airworthiness certification design standards.
2. Significant knowledge of aircraft operations, airplane flight test techniques, aerodynamics, stability and control, performance, power plants, and aircraft system operation.

*Significant: Candidate knows and understands the subjects to a depth and breadth needed to fly and conduct certification tests of airplanes in Canada without further theoretical training or study.

Competencies:
KLC1: Values and Ethics
KLC2: Thinking Things Through
KLC3: Excellence through Results
KLC4: Engagement

Abilities:
A1: Superior piloting skills, as required for safe, efficient and effective flying conduct of certification test flights.
A2: Ability to effectively communicate orally.
A3: Ability to effectively communicate in writing.
A4: Ability to analyze and solve problems.

Conditions of Employment

Secret security clearance.

Other Information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

For this selection process, we will communicate with applicants by e-mail. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and ensure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Applicants are responsible for ensuring all information provided on their application is accurate and up to date at the time of application.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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