Pilote d essai-expert/ Sr Test Pilot Expert (Mirabel,QC)

Qualifications

We are pioneers. We were the first to break the sound barrier and design the first functional jetpack. We were aboard NASA’s first lunar mission and brought advanced tiltrotor systems to market.

Today, we are defining the future of on-demand mobility. At Bell, we are proud to be an iconic company with superb talent, rapidly creating novel and coveted vertical lift experiences.

Summary of job description

As Production Test Pilot Specialist, the incumbent functionally tests, evaluates and accepts all production aircraft in order to insure a constant high-quality product according to engineering and manufacturing standards.

Also, the incumbent assures compliance with military, FAA and TCCA standards.

This position includes familiarization, 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.

Demonstration (on and off site), product development and evaluation flights are conducted in close liaison with commercial and military marketing, engineering, quality control, manufacturing, and product support Departments.

Minimum requirements

• hours pilot in command helicopters including hours on Bell products.
• CPL(H) or ATPL(H), valid IFR group 4,
• Instructor or FAA license would be an asset.
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Functional knowledge of French (an asset) and perfect knowledge of English required.

Benefits of working at Bell :

• Possibility of keeping overtime in compensated time up to 40 hours (Accumulation at time and a half)
• Average of 13 holidays / moving days
• Flexible schedule policy, teleworking offered for several positions
• Employee Education Assistance Program
• Massage therapist, Physiotherapist and Kinesiologist on site at different times during the week
• On-site gym and fitness classes
• Reimbursement program for fitness fees
• Cafeteria on site
• Employee and family assistance program available

Any other combination of schooling and experience deemed equivalent may be considered.