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Summary of job description
As Experimental Test Pilot, the incumbent functionally tests, evaluates and approves aircraft modifications and new aircraft types in order to insure a high quality product according to engineering, manufacturing and FAA, TCCA or EASA certification standards.
The experimental test pilot is involved in the conception of the design changes, the preparation of the development and certification plans as well as the execution of safe and efficient ground and flight testing.
This position duties include familiarization flights, customer training and customer acceptance flights for both military and civilian customers. These flights are often conducted at customer’s operational areas and require frequent travel Nationally and Internationally.
Product development, evaluation and demonstration flights are conducted in close liaison with commercial and military marketing, engineering, quality control, manufacturing and product support departments.
Candidate Experience:
- Experience as a test pilot and/or as a production pilot.
- 4500 hours pilot in command helicopter flight time and experience on Bell products or being a graduate from a recognized test pilot school and 2000 hours of helicopter flight time.
- CPL/ATPL (H) TCCA, valid group 4 IFR,
- Instructor or FAA CPL/ATPL (H) license are considered assets.
- Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Functional knowledge of French (asset) and perfect knowledge of English required.
Any other combination of schooling and experience deemed equivalent may be considered.
Benefits of working at Bell Textron Canada
- Group benefits plan and Healthcare online services
- Retirement savings plan
- Average of 13 holidays/floating days
- Possibility of banking overtime in compensated time up to 40 hours per year
- Flexible schedule policy
- Educational assistance program
- Reimbursement program for fitness fees
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
Don’t miss the chance to join a diverse, inclusive environment where you feel a sense of belonging. As a member of our global workforce, you will collaborate with dedicated, enthusiastic teams where unique experiences, backgrounds and ideas combined with a strong passion for our products take us above and beyond flight.
Bell Textron Canada Ltd. adheres to the principles of Employment Equity.
Posted 22 June