Rotary Wing Flight Test Engineer

International Test Pilots School; London; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus and raises

Medical top-up

Vacation 5 weeks

Employment assistance

Life insurance

Extended healthcare

Travel insurance

Job summary

ITPS Canada Ltd. in London, Ontario is seeking a Rotary Wing Flight Test Engineer to lead planning, execution, and analysis of flight test programs.

The role supports aircraft development, modification, certification, and training activities. The position includes delivering flight test training, classroom and airborne instruction for student test pilots and flight test engineers, collaborating with pilots, maintenance and engineering teams to ensure safe operations, and traveling domestically

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Flight Test Engineer course from a recognized institution (e.g., ITPS or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an instructional or training role within a flight test, aviation, or military environment.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of previous instructional experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems and performance.
• Strong knowledge of flight test methodologies and safety practices.
• Strong knowledge of data acquisition, analysis, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of demonstrated ability to deliver technical instruction in both classroom and airborne environments.
• Strong experience supporting or executing structured flight test programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver contracted flight test services
• Plan, coordinate, and execute flight test programs
• Develop flight test plans, procedures, and technical documentation
• Monitor and record aircraft performance and systems data during flight test missions
• Analyze flight test data and prepare detailed technical reports
• Assist in the integration, modification, and instrumentation of test aircraft
• Deliver classroom instruction on flight test principles, aircraft systems, and data analysis
• Provide airborne instruction in support of flight test training programs
• Mentor and support student test pilots and flight test engineers
• Collaborate with pilots, maintenance personnel, and engineering teams to ensure safe and effective operations
• Participate in internal development projects related to fleet capability and training enhancements
• Travel domestically and internationally to support flight test activities, as required

Skills

Flight test engineering

Instructional experience

Aircraft systems knowledge

Data analysis

Technical writing

Safety practices

Flight test methodologies

Team collaboration

Education

Flight Test Engineer course

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Employer: ITPS Canada Ltd.

Position: Rotary Wing Flight Test Engineer

Terms of Employment: Full-time / Permanent

Location: London, Ontario

Employment Address: 2410 Blair Blvd, London, Ontario N5V 3Z9

Hours of Work: 40 hours/week

Existing Vacancy: This posting reflects an ongoing opportunity for future openings.

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 extended healthcare, prescription drugs, paramedical, vision and dental insurance.
• Eligible for travel insurance.

Salary: $150,000 - $170,000 CAD per annum

Contact: Please send resumes to [e-mail] and include “Rotary Wing Flight Test Engineer Instructor” in the email subject line.

About Us

ITPS has been operating in London, Ontario since 2001. The 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. Specifically, ITPS offers 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. The training reflects lessons learned during many years of flight-testing airplanes and helicopters for manufacturers, as well as military and civilian institutions. The clients include air forces and aeronautical institutions from around the world. For more on ITPS, its products and services, refer to the company’s website, at www.itpscanada.com.

Position Overview

The Flight Test Engineer (FTE) plays a critical role in the planning, execution, and analysis of flight test programs. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the FTE supports aircraft development, modification, certification, and training activities. This position also contributes to the delivery of flight test training programs, including classroom and airborne instruction for student test pilots and flight test engineers.

Duties

• Working within an integrated flight test team to deliver contracted flight test services.
• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of flight test programs.
• Develop flight test plans, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Monitor and record aircraft performance and systems data during flight test missions.
• Analyze flight test data and prepare detailed technical reports.
• Assist in the integration, modification, and instrumentation of test aircraft.
• Deliver classroom instruction on flight test principles, aircraft systems, and data analysis.
• Provide airborne instruction in support of flight test training programs.
• Mentor and support student test pilots and flight test engineers.
• Collaborate with pilots, maintenance personnel, and engineering teams to ensure safe and effective operations.
• Participate in internal development projects related to fleet capability and training enhancements.
• Travel domestically and internationally to support flight test activities, as required.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Flight Test Engineer course from a recognized institution (e.g., ITPS or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an instructional or training role within a flight test, aviation, or military environment.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of previous instructional experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems and performance.
• Strong knowledge of flight test methodologies and safety practices.
• Strong knowledge of data acquisition, analysis, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of demonstrated ability to deliver technical instruction in both classroom and airborne environments.
• Strong experience supporting or executing structured flight test programs.
• Experience working in military or civilian flight test organizations is an asset.
• Familiarity with aircraft modification, instrumentation, and certification processes is an asset.
• Strong technical writing and reporting skills is an asset.

Licensing & Regulatory Requirements

• A pilot’s licence (Commercial Pilot Licence or Airline Transport Pilot Licence) is considered an asset, but is not required.
• No Transport Canada Flight Engineer Licence is required for this position.

Work Conditions

• Occasional travel, including international assignments.
• Work may include both office/classroom and aircraft environments.
• Participation in flight test operations, including airborne data monitoring and instruction.
• Ability to travel and spend periods abroad working on flight test‑related projects.

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