Become a key player at the National Research Council as a Fixed-Wing Test Pilot in Ottawa, focusing on pioneering aerospace innovations. This role involves hands-on research flight operations and project leadership.

As a Research Engineer Test Pilot with the NRC's Flight Research Laboratory, you will engage in a variety of aerodynamic projects, serving as pilot-in-command on complex flight evaluations. Your responsibilities will extend to project management and facilitating effective collaboration with partners in the aerospace sector. This role is integral to advancing Canada’s defence and aerospace industries through creative research initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:



• Direct research flights across diverse aircraft platforms • Lead airborne research and technological advancement projects • Provide expert piloting and project guidance • Develop and report on flight experiment outcomes • Ensure safety and compliance in experimental plans

Requirements: • Minimum 2500 hours as a fixed-wing pilot • Relevant engineering or science degree • Completion of fixed-wing test pilot school coursework • Maintain a valid airline transport pilot license • Ability to obtain secret security clearance

Shape the future of aerospace and defence technology through your piloting expertise at the NRC.

📌 Fixed-Wing Test Pilot at NRC (Ahuntsic)
🏢 National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada
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