Posting Start Date: 4/27/26
Requisition ID: 12884
Wichita, KS, USA, 67209
What are your contributions to the team?Daily duties include test planning, readiness, execution and reporting, including but not exclusive to the following:
- Flying onboard experimental aircraft as a crewmember following appropriate training.
- Operating all cabin experimental provisions and mission specific test instrumentation, while conducting tests and recording results.
- Communication and coordination of efforts relating to testing activities with all other disciplines
- Test documentation and reporting, including technical review and generation of test plans, instructions, test limitations and post flight reports
- Coordination of test aircraft and experimental equipment configuration for test.
- Design and development of safety critical real time data displays and derived parameters
- Proper use of safety and risk mitigation procedures as defined by company policies, and compliance with FAA and Transport Canada Regulations
How to thrive in this role?- The candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline or have previous experience within a flight test engineering organization. Product specific development and training will be provided prior to being scheduled for regular flight crew duties.
- Previous flying experience (pilot or other crew member) is a strong asset but is not considered essential.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with a variety of individuals, departments and organizations. Strong leadership qualities and communication skills, both verbal and written are an asset.
- Demonstrated capacity to prioritize, manage and absorb large quantities of data and information.
- Ability to work with a variety of IT tools and equipment is required, with experience in the uses of programming for automation and workload reduction an asset.
- The flight test environment may require irregular work hours (including weekends on occasion) and will require travel.
- Flight test engineers must be able to obtain maintain an FAA Class 3 Medical Certificate or equivalent.
- Previous experience with flight test procedures and requirements, along with familiarity with Part 25 (or equivalent) certification processes and procedures is an asset.
Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team! Job Flight Test Engineer
Primary Location Wichita, ADMN / MFG, Learjet
Organization Learjet Inc
Shift Day job
Employee Status Regular
Requisition 12884 Flight Test Engineer
