Lead Flight Test Engineer – Flight Ops & Compliance

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bombardier Transportation GmbH in Wichita, KS seeks a Job Section Chief - Flight Test Engineer to lead the Flight Test Engineers within the BFTC Flight Operations group. The role includes coaching, onboarding and prioritizing daily operations, while ensuring compliance with FAA/Transport Canada standards and safety policies.

You will plan and execute flight tests on experimental aircraft, develop testing tools, and collaborate with multiple disciplines to deliver high‑quality data and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering discipline or equivalent flight test experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of aerospace experience; product development and training will be provided prior to scheduled flight crew duties.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of Flight Test Engineers within the BFTC Flight Operations group including coaching, mentoring and developing the ongoing performance management process.
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding and training of new team members.
• Manage priority calls within the team to support daily operations.
• Develop and govern policy and procedures related to flight test safety and effectiveness; drive continuous improvement (KPIs).
• Develop tools to support Flight Operations (dispatch and safety); ensure compliance with Regulatory and Quality standards.
• Plan, readiness, execution and reporting of tests, including flying onboard experimental aircraft as a crewmember.
• Operate cabin experimental provisions and test instrumentation; document tests and post-flight reports.
• Coordinate test aircraft and experimental equipment configuration; design safety-critical real-time displays and risk mitigation procedures.
• Coordinate with other disciplines; ensure proper test documentation and testing strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Aviation experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Bombardier Transportation GmbH in Wichita, KS seeks a Job Section Chief - Flight Test Engineer to lead the Flight Test Engineers within the BFTC Flight Operations group. The role includes coaching, onboarding and prioritizing daily operations, while ensuring compliance with FAA/Transport Canada standards and safety policies.

You will plan and execute flight tests on experimental aircraft, develop testing tools, and collaborate with multiple disciplines to deliver high‑quality data and reports.