Section Chief - Flight Test Engineer

Bombardier; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tele Health Program

Competitive base salary

Job summary

Bombardier's Learjet division in Wichita is seeking a Section Chief - Flight Test Engineer to lead the Flight Test group, oversee test planning, readiness, execution and reporting. The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering and extensive aerospace experience; flight crew experience is a plus, and travel may be required.

You will develop governance for flight test procedures and drive KPI improvements, ensure regulatory compliance, and support safety initiatives within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent flight test experience; 10+ years aerospace experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills (verbal and written) highly valued.
• Willingness to travel and to work irregular hours; FAA medical certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of Flight Test Engineers within the BFTC Flight Operations group.
• Develop governance of flight test policies and procedures and monitor KPIs.
• Daily duties include test planning, readiness, execution and reporting; coordinate test aircraft and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Automation programming

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Section Chief - Flight Test Engineer

Primary Location: Wichita, ADMN / MFG, Learjet

Organization: Learjet Inc

Employee Status: Regular

Requisition: 14272 Section Chief - Flight Test Engineer

Bombardier’s Benefits Program

• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
• Competitive base salary
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tele Health Program

Responsibilities

• Direct Supervision of Flight Test Engineers within the BFTC Flight Operations group
  • Coaching, mentoring, development, and conducting the ongoing performance management process to ensure a positive working environment
  • Participate in recruitment, onboarding and training of new team members
  • Management of priority calls within the team to support the needs of daily operations
• Development and Governance of policy and procedures related to the conduct of safe and effective flight test
  • Driving continuous improvement activities including development and monitoring of relevant KPIs
  • Development of tools to support the needs of Flight Operations (to include dispatch and safety)
  • Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and quality standards by all team members
• Daily duties include test planning, readiness, execution and reporting
  • Flying onboard experimental aircraft as a crewmember following appropriate training
  • Operating all cabin experimental provisions and mission specific test instrumentation, while conducting tests and recording results
  • Communication and coordination of efforts relating to testing activities with all other disciplines
  • Test documentation and reporting, including technical review and generation of test plans, instructions, test limitations and postflight reports
  • Coordination of test aircraft and experimental equipment configuration for test
  • Design and development of safety critical real‑time data displays and derived parameters
  • Proper use of safety and risk mitigation procedures as defined by company policies, and compliance with FAA and Transport Canada Regulations

Qualifications

• The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline or have previous experience within a flight test engineering organization; a minimum of ten (10) years of aerospace experience is desired
• Previous flying experience (pilot or other crew member) is a strong asset but is not considered essential
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with a variety of individuals, departments and organizations; strong leadership qualities and communication skills, both verbal and written, are an asset
• Demonstrated capacity to prioritize, manage and absorb large quantities of data and information
• Must be able to work with a variety of IT tools and equipment; experience in programming for automation and workload reduction is an asset
• The flight test environment may require irregular work hours (including weekends on occasion) and will require travel
• Flight test engineers must be able to obtain and maintain an FAA Class 3 Medical Certificate or equivalent
• Previous experience with Bombardier flight test procedures and requirements, along with familiarity with Part 25 (or equivalent) certification processes and procedures, is an asset
• Must be able to participate in ITAR or CGP controlled programs (US Citizen or US Permanent Resident)

Bombardier is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, National, or Local Laws.