Support drone flight testing in Mirabel through mission planning, risk management, and secure operation of experimental aircraft platforms.

The National Research Council of Canada is hiring for the RPAS and RPAS Traffic Management team within the Centre for Drone Innovation. This specialist supports research and development across experimental aircraft integration, flight-test campaigns, and technology demonstrations. The work involves coordination with engineers, technicians, and researchers in a multidisciplinary technical setting.

Key Responsibilities:
Follow flight-test plans and gather experimental flight data
Coordinate complex operations with technical research teams
Manage flight activities and operational safety requirements




Support demonstrations of novel RPAS applications
Coordinate RPAS operations in hybrid airspace

Requirements:
Education in aviation, aerospace, robotics, engineering, or related fields
Advanced RPAS Pilot Certificate issued by Transport Canada
Experience planning aviation or RPAS flight operations
Knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations and RPAS frameworks
Ability to adapt safely to unpredictable circumstances

Bring flight-test execution, aviation safety, and experimental drone operations experience to the NRC’s aerospace research team.

📌 Drone Flight Test Operations Specialist Montreal
🏢 National Research Council of Canada
📍 Montreal