Lead Flight Test Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Lead aircraft maintenance for DHC flight test vehicles using Transport Canada regulations, approved manuals, and technical team guidance.The Lead Flight Test Aircraft Maintenance Engineer plans, coordinates, and oversees mechanics supporting flight test operations. This role maintains airworthiness while managing repairs, modifications, scheduled preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting. It provides technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship while ensuring work follows DHC standards, approved procedures, and regulatory requirements.Key Responsibilities:
Lead daily aircraft maintenance activities supporting flight test operationsPerform and document maintenance using approved manuals and proceduresSupport mechanical and electrical removals, installations, modifications, and troubleshootingCommunicate operational risks, concerns, and issues to leadershipPromote safety, environmental compliance, 5S, and continuous improvementRequirements:
Valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineer M2 or B1/B2 equivalent licenceMinimum 10 years preferred in transport-category flight test environmentsTypically 2 to 3 years working on DHC aircraft modelsExperience leading aircraft maintenance, modification, or flight test teamsIntermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointApply aircraft maintenance leadership, regulatory knowledge, and technical problem-solving to DHC flight test vehicle operations.
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