Manager, Flight Test

The Manager, Flight Test leads the flight test team, and coordinates resource planning and supports Flight/Ground Testing within our aircraft programs. This role is instrumental in planning and overseeing critical pilot and flight test resources to ensure safe, efficient, and on-time execution of flight test related milestones, while ensuring compliance with regulations and approved Flight Test and Flight Operations Procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage end-to-end planning and execution of flight test-related projects, including production, flight test programs, and aircraft delivery and demo preparations.

Manage Flight Test Vehicles, including assigning test activities in coordination with the Engineering department.

Coordinate cross-functional efforts between pilots, flight test engineering, MRO / AMO, and production.

Develop detailed schedules and resource allocations to meet program timelines and airworthiness requirements.

Oversee schedule for ground tests and flights, including aircraft readiness, crew coordination, regulatory documentation, and risk assessments.

Support regulatory engagement and compliance with TC, FAA, EASA, and other civil aviation authorities for flight operations and testing.

Drive continuous improvement in flight operations processes, safety protocols, and ground-to-air coordination.

Serve as the primary liaison between Flight Ops and Flight Test engineering, production, manufacturing, MRO and AMO to coordinate an effective schedule.

Serve as the primary liaison between Flight Operations and Pacific Sky Aviation.

Monitor project status and escalate risks or issues as necessary.

Promote continuous improvement and operational excellence within flight Operations

Plan, manage, and execute a wide range of projects to schedule, cost, and targets.

Lead by example to cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

Plan, manage and maintain the Safety Management System (SMS) for flight Operations

Support improvement initiatives to make processes better.

Manage the control of crew documents and records and day-to-day control of document systems. Oversee the administration of Document Control functions within the business, including maintaining document control policies and procedures and controlling Quality Systems.

Track all costs associated with Flight Operations

Approve invoices from contractors and suppliers

Approve all Timesheets for Flight Operations employees below manager

Administrator/Owner of Flight Operations SharePoint and Teams

Develop and maintain document control for SharePoint, Teams and Foreflight for QA

Maintain all training records for Pilots and FTEs

Coordinate all aircraft international deliveries, demos and ferry’s and track all associated costs

Build international trip estimates for potential customers

Be the focal for the Monthly Operational Review (MOR) and set Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for Flight Operations

Collect and extract all relevant data for the MOR

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree

10+ years of Flight Operations experience preferred

Solid understanding of flight operations, aircraft systems, and the AMO/MRO

Experience coordinating with pilots, flight test engineers, MRO/AMO, and ground operations teams.

Familiarity with certification requirements and procedures (Canadian Aircraft Regulations)

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira).

Proven experience managing schedules

Proficient in Office 365 software, including but not limited to: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Power Automate, OneNote, Forms, Lists and Power BI

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong knowledge of SMS, airworthiness certification, and OEM-specific test protocols.

Prior background in OEM environments (e.g., De Havilland, Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier, Embraer, or similar).