Flight Test and Integration Center (FITC) Development Manager

Job opportunity: Flight Test and Integration Center (FITC) Development Manager

Location: Mirabel

Company: AAA Canada (on behalf of a major aeronautical company)

Job type: Permanent full-time position

Bilingualism: Required

Advantages and benefits

• Permanent employment offering stability and job security.
• Access to high-performance tools and quality equipment.
• Paid sick days to support your well-being.
• Comprehensive group insurance program.
• Career development and professional growth opportunities.
• Dynamic work environment with major projects in the aerospace, ground transportation, and defense sectors.
• Employee development, health, and wellness program.

Job description.

Strategy and scope:

• Define and be responsible for the testing strategy and align it with chief engineers, programs, and Centers of Excellence (CoC). Act as the lead for defining the technical scope and planning all ABIV activities.
• Project and risk management: Ensure TCQP objectives are met, identify technical or resource-related risks, implement mitigation plans, and anticipate Process, Methods, Data, and Tools (PMDT) needs.

Leadership and governance:

• Functionally lead new development IPTs, trigger necessary arbitrations, and maintain a consolidated Statement of Work (SoW) reflecting deliverables, milestones, and financial limits. Act as the primary ABIV point of contact for other functions, including engineering CoCs, Chief Engineering, and Programs.

Resource allocation:

• Map and provide an integrated view of necessary resources and skills in collaboration with department managers.

Technical skills and experience:

• Engineering degree (or equivalent).
• Significant experience in managing major flight test campaigns specifically for CS-25 aircraft (large aircraft), also including laboratory testing and development of flight test means.
• Demonstrated advanced project management experience.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

Behavioral and leadership skills:

• Matrix leadership: Demonstrated ability to influence, mobilize, and lead cross-functional teams without direct hierarchical links.
• Stakeholder management: Excellent ability to interact with other functions, clarify roles and responsibilities, and accurately report on project progress.
• Problem-solving: Strong analytical, synthesis, and creative abilities to foster autonomy and resolve blockages.

To apply, please send your application to elisa.costa@aaa-canada.ca

At AAA Canada, we put people first. We look beyond CVs; what matters most to us is your journey, your skills, and your vision.

AAA Canada is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

About AAA Canada

AAA Canada is an on-site and off-site manufacturing company that offers specialized subcontracting and technical assistance services related to industrial engineering, production, and maintenance processes in the Aerospace, Ground Transportation, and Defense sectors.