Rotary Wing Flight Test Engineer (Instructor)

About the role

The Flight Test Engineer will join an integrated flight‑test team to support rotary‑wing aircraft development, certification and training programmes. The role combines hands‑on flight‑test execution with classroom and airborne instruction for student test pilots and engineers.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute contracted rotary‑wing flight‑test programmes.
• Develop test plans, procedures and technical documentation.
• Monitor, record and analyse aircraft performance and systems data during flights.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and briefings.
• Assist with aircraft modification, instrumentation and integration.
• Deliver classroom instruction on flight‑test principles, aircraft systems and data analysis.
• Provide airborne instruction and mentorship to students.
• Collaborate with pilots, maintenance and engineering teams to ensure safe operations.
• Travel domestically and internationally to support test activities.

Required profile

• Graduate of a recognised Flight Test Engineer course (e.g., ITPS).
• Minimum 5 years experience in a flight‑test, aviation or military environment.
• At least 3–5 years of instructional experience.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems, performance and flight‑test methodologies.
• Proven ability to deliver technical instruction in both classroom and airborne settings.

Required skills

• Aircraft systems and performance analysis.
• Flight‑test methodologies and safety practices.
• Data acquisition, analysis and technical reporting.

What we offer

• Discretionary bonuses and salary increases per company policy.
• Company‑contributory medical top‑up and five weeks paid vacation.
• Employment Assistance Program, basic life insurance and extended health benefits.
• Travel insurance for international assignments.