ENGINEERING TEST PILOT - FIXED WING

Closing date: February 16, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Selection process number
25-MOT-E-HRS-11050

Salary
$155,573 to $182,789

Level
AO-ETP-01

Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Duties

• Determine the flight test program necessary for the aircraft certification approval.
• Act as test pilot flight crew member to conduct flight tests necessary for certification and to audit manufacturers' production standards.
• Develop new regulations and advisory material including acceptable flight test techniques necessary for certification of newly developed aircraft, aircraft systems and system features for which existing regulations and advisory material are either inadequate or do not exist.
• Review qualifications and make specialist recommendations for authorization for ministerial delegation to individuals and organizations for design approval flight testing of aeronautical products.
• Maintain a high level of conventional and flight test specific piloting skills and participate in professional development and skills enhancement training as required by the Department.

Work environment
The reporting location for this position is located at 159 Cleopatra Drive in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Office attendance of a minimum of three days per week required in accordance with latest TBS policy, and subject to change.

Intent of the process
The results of this process will initially be used to staff one (1) English Essential position on an indeterminate basis. A pool of fully qualified candidates will be established to staff identical positions within Transport Canada in the National Capital Region. Candidates will only be assessed once as part of this process if their application is screened in for further consideration.

Important messages
Candidates who previously applied to selection process # 25-MOT-EA-HRS-01023 do not need to reapply to this process. When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment. At Transport Canada, we are committed to helping create a diverse and inclusive public service that is truly representative of Canada. We strive to establish bias free selection and assessment practices that provide equal opportunity for all, including persons from employment equity groups or equity seeking groups. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSYou must submit a complete application, consisting of a résumé as well as responses to screening questions which clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience factors listed under the essential qualifications, as well as any of the asset qualifications that may apply. For each experience criterion, please provide concrete examples including the following information: 1. Name of the department or organization where the experience was acquired; 2. Title of the position occupied and duration (including dates) for which you exercised the functions; 3. Specific details of tasks, projects, or accomplishments demonstrating how the experience was acquired. The information you provide in your responses to the screening questions need to be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the required information may result in your application being rejected. The screening questions will be used as the primary tool in the screening process and the résumé will be used to substantiate the information provided. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the screening criteria are met will be eliminated from consideration. Please note that the screening questions may be used to assess written communication. The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply. Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. For this selection process, we will communicate with applicants bye-mail. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e mail address and ensure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all information provided on their application is accurate and up to date at the time of application.

Must be willing and able to travel nationally and internationally as required. Must be willing and able to work overtime and weekends as required. Requires personally test flying all types of civil airplanes, often in critical areas of the flight envelope.

You need (essential for the job)

Education

• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post secondary institution in engineering, mathematics, science or a field relevant to the duties of the position AND a successful completion of a one year Engineering Test Pilot course recognized by Transport Canada.
• OR Graduation with a degree in Engineering from a recognized post secondary institution or eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada AND a minimum of five years of experience as an experimental or developmental test pilot with a manufacturer of civil certified transport category aircraft.
• CANDIDATES WITH FOREIGN CREDENTIALS: If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian educational standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job in the public service.

Experience

• Significant engineering flight test experience as a pilot in command (PIC) of a number of airplane types.
• Significant experience as an airplane engineering test pilot (ETP). Significant: Candidate has acted as PIC in five or more aircraft types and has flown as the ETP in several airplane or system development and/or certification projects. In these cases there must have been noteworthy test piloting responsibility.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of civil airworthiness certification design standards.
• Significant knowledge of aircraft operations; airplane flight test techniques; aerodynamics, stability and control; performance, power plants and aircraft system operation.

Competencies

• Values and Ethics
• Thinking Things Through
• Excellence through Results
• Engagement

Abilities

• Superior piloting skills, as required for safe, efficient and effective flying conduct of certification test flights.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

• Experience in civil aircraft certification projects.
• More than 2,500 hours flight time.
• Experience in civil industry as a delegated certification test pilot.
• Experience in other aircraft types, including manned free balloons, airships, and emerging technologies (e.g. eVTOL).
• Experience in rotary wing aircraft.
• Experience in piloting a variety of airplane types as other than pilot in command.

Our commitment

We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.