Spécialiste des essais en vol et méthodes - Flight Test & Method Specialist

Date Posted: 2025-04-14

Country: Canada

Location: LOC13053 11 155 Julien Audette, Mirabel, Quebec, J7N 0G6, Canada

Job Title: Flight Test & Method Specialist

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in the aerospace industry, headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec. We manufacture next-generation engines that power the world’s largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters.

For nearly 100 years, we have pioneered advancements in engine development, supporting cargo and equipment transportation, wildfire suppression, and passenger travel.

An Employer of Choice

Pratt & Whitney Canada was recognized as one of Canada’s Top 10 Employers in 2025 by Forbes and ranked #1 in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. Our headquarters is also listed among the top employers in the Montreal region. These accolades reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, Canada, and worldwide.

Why join the team?

You have knowledge and experience in assembly and testing of engines as well as aeronautical products. You aspire to execute flight tests on board our Flying Test Beds (FTB3 and FTB4).

As a Flight Test & Methods Specialist (FTS) on the ground, you will be responsible for the preparation and elaboration of installation instructions pertaining to experimental engines, systems, pylons, and nacelles. You will be involved with multi-disciplinary teams for the planning and execution of flight test campaigns with P&W and P&WC experimental engines. In addition, your role will be to coordinate the related activities resulting in flight readiness of the test articles.

As a Flight Test & Methods Specialist, in flight, your role will be to synchronize, coordinate and execute the engine test plan on the Flying Test Beds (FTB3 and FTB4). Joining the Flight Test & Instrumentation team will provide you exposure on all actual and future P&W/P&WC programs.

This is a full-time position with rotating day and evening shifts (one week out of five), and it also requires occasional weekend work, specifically on Saturdays (one Saturday out of five) in Mirabel. The position is exclusively on-site.

Flight test days begin at 7:00 AM and end no later than 7:00 PM during active flight campaign periods.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Plan, prepare, and execute the flight test campaigns of P&W and P&WC experimental engines.

• Write work instructions (Travelers) for the installation/removal of pylons, engines, systems, and nacelle components. You develop assembly sequence, integrate HW, tooling and specific experimental requirements.

• Coordinate pylons, engines, and nacelles installation/removal on Flying Test Bed (FTB).

• Take charge for the flight test schedule to meet key milestones (Installation, ground runs, first flight).

• Actively involved with multidisciplinary engine program team for flight test campaigns preparation.

• Prepare risk assessments and coordinate readiness/safety gates of the process.

• Lead pre-flight and post-flight briefings.

• Operate the experimental engine as well as electrical, pneumatic, fuel and hydraulic systems, and monitor data in accordance with the applicable flight test plans.

• Take responsibility for safety related matters through the campaign. You act as cabin safety lead during flight.

• Interface with program teams, maintenance, pilots, Flight Test Instrumentation, and quality personnel.

• Responsible for continuous improvement initiatives and related business innovations.

What do you need to be successful?

• College degree in aircraft maintenance with a minimum of 7 years’ experience or bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of 3 years’ experience.

• Experience and knowledge of methods engineering.

• Knowledge of engines, aircraft, hydraulic, fuel, pneumatic, electrical systems, and mechanical assembly.

• Ability to read drawings.

• Ability to understand the maintenance personnel needs to build and disassemble mechanical systems.

• Demonstrate ability to work well in a team and to perform under pressure.

• Demonstrate ability to adapt to change.

• Experience and knowledge of flight testing.

• Knowledge and understanding of Data Acquisition Systems and engine control systems.

• Knowledge of Aerospace Regulations.

• Knowledge and understanding of requirements for traceability, documentation related to aircraft maintenance.

• Leadership, autonomy, dedication, passion.

• Ability to innovate and change status-quo in the business unit.

• May travel occasionally for business.

• Must be able to pass a medical exam and obtain a High-Altitude Indoctrination (HAI) certificate once in the position.

What do we offer?

• Pension and savings plan with employer contributions.

• Group insurance program.

• Opportunities for advancement (career progression).

• Merit or recognition program.

• Health and wellness program, including virtual health care.

• Recreational and sports club.

• Nearby daycares.

• Transportation accessibility or public transit program and free parking.

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and precision to design, manufacture, and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities, and protect freedoms.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day—just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?