Chief, Flight Test (Inventory)

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Reference number: MOT24J-022512-000639
Selection process number: 24-MOT-EA-HRS-14380

Transport Canada- Civil Aviation, National Aircraft Certification
Ottawa (Ontario)
Salary: $151,490 to $168,720

Closing date: 31 March 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Duties

As Chief of the Flight Test Division in Transport Canada’s National Aircraft Certification Branch, you will be leading a team of engineering test pilots, flight test engineers and other aeronautical engineering experts to carry out the Division’s mandate.

You will direct the planning and coordination of all flight test activities undertaken in support of all aeronautical product design approvals requiring flight test support or oversight, and on occasion act as an operational test pilot to supplement or complement staff pilots.

You will provide strategic and operational advice and formulate recommendations related to Flight Test to senior management, industry and foreign civil aviation authorities.

You will provide strategic and operational engineering flight test advice and direction on the application of regulations, standards, policies and procedures as they apply to aeronautical product design approval/certification.

You will manage the activities of the Flight Test Division including financial, human resource, occupational safety and health, and other administrative requirements.

You will participate as a member of the National Aircraft Certification branch management team.

Intent of the process

The results of this process will initially be used to staff one (1) position indeterminately. The position being staffed is bilingual non-imperative BBB/BBB, thus, we encourage both bilingual and unilingual candidates, who are interested in becoming bilingual, to apply.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

A covering letter of 800 to 1200 words, maximum 2 pages, explaining what motivated you to apply and what makes you the ideal candidate for the position.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education:
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in engineering, mathematics, science or in a field relevant to the duties of the position; and
• Successful completion of an engineering test pilot course recognized by Transport Canada.
OR
• Graduation with a degree in engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution or eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada; and
• Minimum of five years of experience as an experimental or developmental test pilot with a manufacturer of civil certified transport category aircraft.

Occupational Certification:
Possession of a valid Canadian Airline Transport Pilot License - Aeroplane Category with valid Group 1 Instrument Rating and possession of a valid Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical);
OR
Possession of a valid Canadian Commercial Pilot License - Helicopter Category with a valid Group IV Instrument Rating and possession of a valid Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical).

Experience:
Significant experience in aeronautical product engineering in engineering flight test of aircraft as well as one or more areas such as design, development, test, evaluation, delegation system oversight, continuing airworthiness and civil certification of aircraft, aircraft engines or other aeronautical products.

Asset Qualifications

Experience:
AEX1: Significant experience managing professional staff in an aeronautical product engineering environment.
AEX2: Experience in civil certification of aeronautical products.
AEX3: Experience managing resources in a matrix organization or in a project management environment.

Operational Requirements

- Must be willing and able to work overtime and weekends, as required.
- Must be willing and able to travel nationally and internationally as required.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
Bilingual non-imperative BBB/BBB or CBC/CBC

K1: Broad knowledge of the Civil Aviation regulatory framework, current issues, trends, key stakeholders, as well as processes and policies used by civil regulatory authorities, both domestic or foreign, that support the mandate of the division led by this position.

Key Leadership Competencies

KLC1: Uphold Integrity and Respect
KLC2: Create Vision and Strategy
KLC3: Mobilize People
KLC4: Achieve Results

Abilities

A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3: Ability to lead an organization.
A4: Ability to analyze, synthesize and communicate complex information, as well as developing recommendations.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Asset Knowledge:
AK1: Broad knowledge of the Civil Aviation regulatory framework, current issues, trends, key stakeholders, as well as processes and policies used by the National Aircraft Certification to support the mandate of the division led by this position.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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