CL215/415 Production Pilot
Req #: 1215
Location: Calgary, AB, Canada
Position Summary
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (DHC) is seeking a Production Pilot responsible for conducting hangar, ground, and flight tests to certify new CL515 aircraft. The role involves providing technical expertise for flight manuals and checklists, and repositioning aircraft. Candidates must be familiar with TC, FAA, or EASA-approved engineering flight test processes and procedures for Transport Canada aircraft.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct production test flights to certify new aircraft, ensuring safety and equivalence to type certificate.
- Perform acceptance flights with customer pilots.
- Execute engineering test flights for modified or new equipment on existing aircraft.
- Carry out International Sales and Marketing Demo Flights.
- Perform international delivery flights.
- Provide entry into service pilot training at customer bases (up to 30 days).
- Generate detailed reports on aircraft or system discrepancies.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of technical manuals (SOP’s, FTP’s, QRH, etc.).
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of pre- and post-flight documentation.
- Plan flights and trips, addressing all logistical details.
- Complete post-flight duties, including reporting aircraft location, flight times, and defects.
- Conduct crew briefings.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a pilot in a multi-crew aircraft.
- Current instrument rating and a valid Class 1 medical certificate.
- Extensive knowledge of engineering flight testing for Transport Canada aircraft.
- Proven ability to serve as an aircraft commander, fostering positive relationships.
- International experience and/or a training captain background.
- Strong technical background in aircraft design, certification, or training is an asset.
- Current Canadian Airline Transport Pilot License.
- Minimum of 4,000 hours of total flying time.
- Minimum of 500 hours of command time on a turboprop aircraft.
- Type rated on CL215/415.
- Ability and willingness to work irregular hours, including weekends, and travel at short notice.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Employees are expected to maintain adherence to Health & Safety Policies and perform key physical tasks, which may include working in various environmental conditions (temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights) and with or around chemicals. Employees must adhere to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including maintaining a positive fit test when mask use is required.
Equal Opportunity and Accommodation
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada is committed to inclusivity and diversity, providing equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
Conditional Employment
Any offer of employment is conditional on the satisfactory completion of background checks, including proof of legal entitlement to work in Canada, professional references, verification of employment history, educational background, and criminal background checks.
Job Details
Job Family: FO
Job Function: FT
Pay Type: Salary