Flight Test Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026. Westerkirk scores B on the Alion truth index.
Position Summary
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada is currently recruiting a Flight Test Engineer to join our team in Calgary, AB.
Reporting to the Flight Testing Manager with the De Havilland Flight Operations (DFO) & Test Department, this role requires the Flight Test Engineer to plan, execute and report test results to the DHC Product Development Teams.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Operate under the day-to-day authority/supervision of the Manager of Flight Test Engineering
Collaborate with key stakeholders within Product Development (i.e. System Engineering, Flight Sciences, etc.) and Project Management personnel to develop/define test strategies and plans
Create flight test schedules, test cards and related documentation (e.g. TDS (Test Definition Sheets), THA (Test Hazard Analysis), Flight Test Orders & Reports, etc.)
Observe/Adhere to: (i) FAA (Federal Aviation Authorities), and TC (Transport Canada/National Aircraft Certification) regulations for flight test, (ii) proper use of safety risk management tools and processes, and (iii) test equipment operating procedures and limitations
Provide oversight on the test aircraft or FTV’s (Flight Test Vehicle) configuration and ensure conformity is appropriate and/or applicable for test
Conduct or execute testing onboard an FTV, or modified production aircraft and/or Systems Integrated Test Stand/Rig (SITS/R)
Operate FTV flight test equipment and/or DAS (Data Acquisition System)
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace and/or Mechanical Engineering or the equivalent combination of education and related experience
15+ years in a flight test environment for commercial/civil large category aircraft
Flight experience (e.g. gliding and/or private pilot license) is considered an asset, but not a prerequisite
Skills:
MS Office Suite – Intermediate (Excel, PPT, Word, Outlook)
You have a very good understanding in the following areas:
flight test practices and principles
civil transport category large aircraft certification requirements
aircraft systems and their operation
You have the ability to read/interpret aircraft system schematics
You have familiarity with DAS (Data Acquisition Systems) and FTI (Flight Test Instrumentation)
You are self-motivated and exhibit good communication, planning, problem solving, and organization skills
Strong time management skills