F-16 Senior Flight Test Manager

Sumaria Systems, LLC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting company is seeking a Test Manager in Ontario to oversee flight test operations and support project management. This role requires advanced technical knowledge, extensive experience in aviation programs, and a security clearance. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership capabilities to manage teams and ensure project goals are achieved on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Candidate must demonstrate advanced knowledge and ability to oversee junior personnel.
• Must have comprehensive understanding of associated standards and procedures.
• Experience in DoD environments is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project goals are met within stated need dates.
• Draft and review test plans, conducting flight and ground testing.
• Liaise between government organizations, contractors, and customers.

Skills

Advanced knowledge in technical/professional field

Experience in flight test and engineering

Management and oversight capabilities

Ability to interface with customers

Education

Master's Degree and 12 years of relevant experience

Bachelor's Degree and 15 years of relevant experience

Job description

Overview

This position requires a test manager to assist the Government with oversight and management of flight test operations for an aviation program, including providing support in project management, research, contracting, finance, development, production, and lifecycle sustainment efforts.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Flight Test Chief to ensure project goals are met within stated need dates and budgets for these activities are approved and funding identified / received.
• Duties include drafting and reviewing test plans and safety packages, planning and scheduling of test assets and criteria, conducting flight and ground testing through configuration control and troubleshooting, reviewing and drafting documentation support for test reports, and interfacing with customers to ensure proper prioritization and de-confliction of test activities.
• Position requires the application of knowledge and experience in flight test and engineering along with policies and procedures to Air Force systems, subsystems, and equipment lifecycle activities.
• Responsible for integration, communication, coordination, scheduling, organization, and planning to technical test efforts and liaison between government organizations, contractor, sub-contractor, and customers.
• This position shall require candidate to obtain Special Access Program access in order to perform the full spectrum of responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Required Skills / Education: Candidate must possess advanced knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered an expert in their technical / professional field, possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and journeyman personnel within the technical / professional discipline. Will demonstrate advanced knowledge of their technical / professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures and practices in their area of expertise. (Program Office, Enterprise and Staff Level Support interface)
• Functionally Aligned Minimum Recommended Education and Experience:
• Advanced Degree (Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Science (MS)) and 12 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five years of which must be in the DoD
• OR, BA / BS degree, and 15 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD
• OR, 20 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions, eight of which must be in the DoD.
• Travel: Yes
• Security Clearance Required: Secret / SAP
• Position Type: Full Time
• Work Location: Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio