Manager, Flight Test

The Manager, Flight Test leads the flight test team, and coordinates resource planning and supports Flight/Ground Testing within our aircraft programs. This role is instrumental in planning and overseeing critical pilot and flight test resources to ensure safe, efficient, and on-time execution of flight test related milestones, while ensuring compliance with regulations and approved Flight Test and Flight Operations Procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end planning and execution of flight test-related projects, including production, flight test programs, and aircraft delivery and demo preparations.
• Manage Flight Test Vehicles, including assigning test activities in coordination with the Engineering department.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts between pilots, flight test engineering, MRO / AMO, and production.
• Develop detailed schedules and resource allocations to meet program timelines and airworthiness requirements.
• Oversee schedule for ground tests and flights, including aircraft readiness, crew coordination, regulatory documentation, and risk assessments.
• Support regulatory engagement and compliance with TC, FAA, EASA, and other civil aviation authorities for flight operations and testing.
• Drive continuous improvement in flight operations processes, safety protocols, and ground-to-air coordination.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Flight Ops and Flight Test engineering, production, manufacturing, MRO and AMO to coordinate an effective schedule.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Flight Operations and Pacific Sky Aviation.
• Monitor project status and escalate risks or issues as necessary.
• Promote continuous improvement and operational excellence within flight Operations
• Plan, manage, and execute a wide range of projects to schedule, cost, and targets.
• Lead by example to cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Plan, manage and maintain the Safety Management System (SMS) for flight Operations
• Support improvement initiatives to make processes better.
• Manage the control of crew documents and records and day-to-day control of document systems. Oversee the administration of Document Control functions within the business, including maintaining document control policies and procedures and controlling Quality Systems.
• Track all costs associated with Flight Operations
• Approve invoices from contractors and suppliers
• Approve all Timesheets for Flight Operations employees below manager
• Administrator/Owner of Flight Operations SharePoint and Teams
• Develop and maintain document control for SharePoint, Teams and Foreflight for QA
• Maintain all training records for Pilots and FTEs
• Coordinate all aircraft international deliveries, demos and ferry’s and track all associated costs
• Build international trip estimates for potential customers
• Be the focal for the Monthly Operational Review (MOR) and set Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for Flight Operations
• Collect and extract all relevant data for the MOR

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree
• 10+ years of Flight Operations experience preferred
• Solid understanding of flight operations, aircraft systems, and the AMO/MRO
• Experience coordinating with pilots, flight test engineers, MRO/AMO, and ground operations teams.
• Familiarity with certification requirements and procedures (Canadian Aircraft Regulations)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira).
• Proven experience managing schedules
• Proficient in Office 365 software, including but not limited to: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Power Automate, OneNote, Forms, Lists and Power BI

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of SMS, airworthiness certification, and OEM-specific test protocols.
• Prior background in OEM environments (e.g., De Havilland, Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier, Embraer, or similar).