Rotary Wing Flight Test Instructor

• Manage, coordinate, and oversee the successful execution of courses and flying programs
• Ensure compliance, student welfare and satisfaction for courses assigned by the Head of Training or CFI-RW
• Brief and prepare students for flight exercises, including completion of Risk Assessments
• Authorise flights within the scope of assigned responsibilities
• Provide flight exercise demonstrations, and support students in practising flight test techniques and data-gathering techniques
• Debrief course flights and generate Sortie Report Assessments to track student progress
• Ensure students prepare and submit reports for exercises managed by the FTI
• Act as the first reviewer of student reports, ensuring they meet syllabus requirements and providing regular feedback to the appropriate CFI and Head of Training
• Address any student progress concerns promptly with the CFI or Head of Training
• Take on special projects that you are qualified to perform as requested by your manager, which may require travel internationally
• Perform related activities/tasks, as necessary or as assigned by supervisors

• Graduation from a test pilot school or military equivalent is required
• Graduation from a Society of Experimental Test Pilots recognised test pilot school is preferred
• EASA pilot license or Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) or Commercial Pilot License (CPL/IR) level with FT Rating Category 1 and FTI Rating or equivalent ICAO license and Test Pilot qualifications to qualify as FTI is preferred
• Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience as a test pilot with at least 200 hours of test flying experience
• Previous experience as FI, TRI, or FTI is an asset
• An FTI who holds a Transport Canada or validated ICAO license AND a recognised TP qualification* may give instruction in flight test techniques to Students who are not seeking an EASA TP rating
• in this case FCL.900 approval is not required
• Valid Category 1 Medical Certificate is required
• Ability to travel up 20% of the time
• Must complete ITPS standardisation after employment
• Training Bonds are available to employees who require type rating upgrades

Previous experience as FI, TRI, or FTI is an asset

• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases per company policy
• Company contributory medical top-up scheme and five weeks paid vacation annually
• Access to the Employment Assistance Program
• Basic life insurance
• Extended healthcare, including prescription drugs, paramedical services, vision, and dental insurance
• Travel insurance coverage