Flight Test Engineer Instructors - Rotary Wing & Fixed Wing

International Test Pilots School; London; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical top-up scheme

Five weeks paid vacation

Employment assistance

Life insurance

Health and dental benefits after 3‑mo

Travel insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

ITPS Canada Ltd. in London, Ontario is seeking Flight Test Engineer Instructors for rotary and fixed-wing programs. This full-time position focuses on conducting ground and flight tests, developing simulations, and delivering aviation courses while mentoring developing flight test engineers.

Candidates should have a aerospace engineering degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s preferred) and 5+ years of flight test experience. Relocation support and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or related field.
• Master's degree or PhD in related engineering discipline may be required.
• Graduate of a graduate flight test engineer course from a recognized institution.
• 5+ years of Flight Test Program experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in ground and flight tests of aircraft.
• Develop simulations of aerospace vehicles, systems and components.
• Develop operational specifications and manuals.
• Contribute to and own portions of the ITPS program.
• Deliver academic courses using appropriate instructional techniques and equipment.
• Mentor students and provide remedial instruction where needed.
• Monitor and mark student progress tests and report progress to leadership.
• Travel may be required for programs and industry involvement.

Skills

Flight test program experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or related field

Master's degree or PhD in related engineering discipline

Graduate of graduate flight test engineer course

Job description

Employer

ITPS Canada Ltd.

Position

Flight Test Engineer Instructors – Rotary Wing & Fixed Wing

Terms of Employment

Full-time / Permanent

Location

London, Ontario

Vacancies

3

Employment Address

2410 Blair Blvd, London, Ontario N5V 3Z9

Hours of Work

40 hours/week

Language

English

Benefits

• Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy.
• Company contributory medical top-up scheme and five weeks paid vacation annually.
• Eligible for Employment Assistance Program.
• Eligible for basic life insurance.
• Eligible for company-paid health and dental benefits after successfully completing a 3-month probationary period.
• Eligible for travel insurance.
• Eligible for relocation assistance.

Salary

$120,000 - $155,000 CAD / year

About Us

ITPS has been operating in London, Ontario since 2001. Our company is one of nine internationally recognized and highly specialized Test Pilot Schools in the world. ITPS specializes in flight test training and consulting services. We offer a range of training courses for Test Pilots and Flight Test Engineers. ITPS has an established track record of providing cost‑effective flight test training to air forces and civilian industries around the world. This training reflects lessons learned during many years of flight-testing airplanes and helicopters for manufacturers, as well as military and civilian institutions. Our clients include air forces and aeronautical institutions from around the world. For more on ITPS, our products and services, refer to our company’s website at www.itpscanada.com.

Overview

The Flight Test Engineer Instructors will be responsible for participating in flight test and instructional duties. Reporting to the Chief Flight Test Engineer Instructor, the FTEIs will be key members of our instructional staff. These positions are client facing and require preparation, enthusiasm, and a desire to mentor and support the next generation of Flight Test Professionals.

Duties

• Participating in ground and flight tests of aircraft.
• Developing and conducting computer simulations of aerospace vehicles, systems and components using advanced mathematical modelling.
• Developing operational specifications and manuals.
• Contributing to and taking ownership for the assigned portion of the ITPS program.
• Delivering the academic courses using appropriate instructional techniques and equipment.
• Mentoring and using remedial teaching skills, where necessary to strengthen students’ academic abilities.
• Supervising, monitoring and marking of student progress tests as appropriate to the FTEI’s subject field.
• Practicing and maintaining the highest academic standards.
• Monitoring the progress of individual students and briefing this on a regular basis to the Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor and Head of Training.
• Reporting any concerns about student progress to the Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor and the Head of Training as soon as possible.
• Attending Academic meetings.
• Research paper development and delivery.
• Providing mentorship to Junior Engineers.
• Participate in personnel training and assessment.
• Travel may be required for programs and industry involvement from time to time.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor/manager.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or in a related engineering discipline, such as mechanical engineering or engineering physics, is required.
• A master's degree or doctorate in a related engineering discipline may be required.
• Graduate of a graduate flight test engineer course from a recognized institution.
• 5+ years of Flight Test Program experience.