Rotary-Wing Flight Test Instructor (FTI)

International Test Pilots School; London; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and/or salary increases

Medical top-up scheme

Five weeks paid vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Basic life insurance

Extended healthcare including drugs, (

Dental and vision

Travel insurance

Job summary

ITPS Canada Ltd. in London, Ontario is seeking a Rotary-wing Flight Test Instructor (FTI) to manage and supervise flight test courses and student progress. The role requires delivering rigorous training, ensuring safety, and authorising flights within designated responsibilities.

The successful candidate will briefing students, performing risk assessments, and providing demonstrations of flight test techniques. A background from a recognized test pilot program and relevant licences are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a test pilot school or military equivalent is required.
• Graduation from a Society of Experimental Test Pilots recognised test pilot school is preferred.
• EASA/ATPL/CPL/ICAO TP qualifications to qualify as FTI are preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years post‑qualification test pilot experience with at least 200 hours of test flying.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coordinate, and oversee the successful execution of courses and flying programmes.
• Ensure compliance, student welfare and satisfaction for courses assigned by the Head of Training or CFI-RW.
• Brief and prepare students for flight exercises, including completion of Risk Assessments.
• Authorise flights within the scope of assigned responsibilities.
• Provide flight exercise demonstrations and support students in practising flight test techniques and data gathering.
• Debrief course flights and generate Sortie Report Assessments to track student progress.
• Ensure students prepare and submit reports for exercises managed by the FTI.
• Act as the first reviewer of student reports and provide feedback to appropriate staff.
• Address student progress concerns promptly with the CFI or Head of Training.
• Take on special projects that may require international travel.

Skills

Ability to travel

Education

Graduation from a test pilot school or military equivalent

Graduation from a recognised ESSPT school (preferred)

Job description

Employer: ITPS Canada Ltd.
Terms of Employment: Full-time / Permanent
Location: London, Ontario
Vacancies: 1
Employment Address: 2410 Blair Blvd, London, Ontario N5V 3Z9
Hours of Work: 40 hours/week
Language: English

Benefits

• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases per company policy.
• Company contributory medical top‑up scheme and five weeks paid vacation annually.
• Access to the Employment Assistance Program.
• Basic life insurance.
• Extended healthcare, including prescription drugs, paramedical services, vision, and dental insurance.
• Travel insurance coverage.

Contact

Please send resumes to [e-mail] and include “Rotary‑Wing Flight Test Instructor (FTI)” in the email subject line.

About Us

ITPS Canada has been a cornerstone of specialised aviation training since 2001, located in London, Ontario. As one of only nine internationally recognised Test Pilot Schools, ITPS provides world‑class flight test training and consulting services. Our programmes equip Test Pilots and Flight Test Engineers with the knowledge and expertise to perform advanced flight testing. ITPS serves clients from air forces, manufacturers, and aeronautical institutions worldwide. Visit www.itpscanada.com to learn more about our mission, services, and achievements.

Duties

• Manage, coordinate, and oversee the successful execution of courses and flying programmes.
• Ensure compliance, student welfare and satisfaction for courses assigned by the Head of Training or CFI‑RW.
• Brief and prepare students for flight exercises, including completion of Risk Assessments.
• Authorise flights within the scope of assigned responsibilities.
• Provide flight exercise demonstrations, and support students in practising flight test techniques and data‑gathering techniques.
• Debrief course flights and generate Sortie Report Assessments to track student progress.
• Ensure students prepare and submit reports for exercises managed by the FTI.
• Act as the first reviewer of student reports, ensuring they meet syllabus requirements and providing regular feedback to appropriate CFI and Head of Training.
• Address any student progress concerns promptly with the CFI or Head of Training.
• Take on special projects that you are qualified to perform as requested by your manager which may require travel internationally.
• Perform related activities/tasks, as necessary or as assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

• Graduation from a test pilot school or military equivalent is required.
• Graduation from a Society of Experimental Test Pilots recognised test pilot school is preferred.
• EASA pilot licence or Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) or Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL/IR) level with FT Rating Category 1 and FTI Rating or equivalent ICAO licence and Test Pilot qualifications to qualify as FTI is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ post‑qualification experience as a test pilot with at least 200 hours of test flying experience.
• Previous experience as FI, TRI, or FTI is an asset.
• An FTI who holds a Transport Canada or validated ICAO licence AND a recognised TP qualification* may give instruction in flight test techniques to Students who are not seeking an EASA TP rating; in this case FCL.900 approval is not required.
• Valid Category 1 Medical Certificate is required.
• Ability to travel up 20% of the time.
• Must complete ITPS standardisation after employment.
• Training Bonds are available to employees who requiring type rating upgrades.

Join ITPS Canada and contribute to shaping the future of aviation through unparalleled training and expertise.