Flight and Integration Test Centre (FITC) Development Manager

Employment opportunity: Flight and Integration Test Centre (FITC) Development Manager

Location: Mirabel

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

Job type: Permanent full-time position

Bilingualism: Required

Benefits and advantages

• 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 Competence (CoC). Act as the lead for defining the technical scope and planning all ABIV activities.
• Project and Risk Management: Ensure the achievement of TCQP objectives, 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), 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 link.
• Stakeholder Management: Excellent ability to interact with other functions, clarify roles and responsibilities, and accurately report project progress.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical, synthesis, and creative skills to foster autonomy and resolve roadblocks.

To apply, please send your application to Jesula.Charriot@aaa-canada.ca

At AAA Canada, we put people first. We look beyond resumes; 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 persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.