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Flight Test Instrumentation Specialist FTI

Flight Test Instrumentation Specialist (FTI)

Request Number: ENG-9775-002

Number of positions to fill: 1

Location: Mirabel (Quebec)

Organisational Unit: 3065-Test And Instrumentation - Mirabel

Division: Engineering

Sector: Engineering

Level required: Salaried L7I

Posting Start Date: 2019-05-03

Organization Profile: Pratt & Whitney Canada is one of the world’s leaders in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines powering commercial and regional airplanes, as well as general aviation aircraft and helicopters. Our strong reputation for highly skilled personnel (10,000 employees across the globe), our reliable engines and our exceptional aftermarket support service network attract customers from all over the world (over 190 countries).

General responsibilities of the position: The Flight Test Instrumentation specialist (FTI) is responsible for the acquisition of flight test instrumentation data when boarding the Flying Test Bed (FTBs) in accordance with program needs. The scope of work includes installation, integration, configuration, calibration, troubleshooting, operation and maintenance of instrumentation equipment in accordance with program requirements. We are seeking a self-motivated technician or engineer who strive for excellence and innovation and have a passion for technology.

Specific responsibilities of position: • Design, implement, calibrate and maintain airborne Data Acquisition Systems for FTBs
• Generate and update drawings and installation documents
• Plan and implement the hookup to connect engine sensors, pylon probes and Data Acquisition System
• Configure Data Acquisition Systems to meet tests requirements
• Condition, monitor and record data in flight and on the ground for a specific engine program
• Troubleshoot instrumentation issues
• Maintain the instrumentation inventory and calibration validity for each FTB
• Create work instruction for the installation of requiring mechanics or production of harness
• Adhere to Flight Operations policies and procedures to ensure data quality and efficiency
• Interface with program teams,maintenance, pilots, flight Test Specialists or Engineers
• Lead business transformation initiatives, innovations and modernization of instrumentation technology
• Establish schedule for Flight Test Instrumentation activities to meet the milestones of the program

Qualifications required: • College degree with a minimum of 5 years experience in related field of Flight Test Instrumentation
• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 2 years experience
• Knowledge in standard instrumentation type (temperature, pressure, flow, vibration, acoustic, etc)
• Knowledge in standard instrumentation sensor applications (Thermocouples, RTDs, pressure transducers, pitot-static probes, flow meters, accelerometers, strain gauges, microphones)
• Understanding of the principles of electronics (voltage, current, resistance, impedance and power)
• Familiar with calibration and instrumentation maintenance
• Familiar with data acquisition systems (TTC, ACRA, AXON, NI, etc)
• Familiar with Visio, Autocad or equivalent for instrumentation/electrical drawings creation/modification
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)
• Leadership, autonomy, passion and a sense of responsabilities
• Ability to work well in a team and perform in a fast pace environment to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to adapt to changes and to face uncertainties
• Ability to interact with the diversity of people and stakeholders involved in flight test (hierarchy, personalities, suppliers, customers, authorities)
• Ability to innovate and change status-quo in the business unit
• Bilingual (English and French)

Field of studies: Aeronautics, Avionics, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Instrumentation, Instrumentation, Electronics Technique

Additional Information: • May travel occasionaly for business in other P&WC plants and in other country such as USA
• Work schedule on day shift and evening shift in rotations (1 week / 5 weeks)
• Work schedule on week end (Saturday) in rotations (1 Saturday / 5 week ends)
• Flight test days start at 7 am and finish at approximatively at 7 pm during active flight test campaign
• Must pass a medical exam and obtain a High Altitude Indoctrination (HAI) certificate

I would like to apply for the post of Flight Test Instrumentation Specialist FTI bases at your esteemed organisation. I have attached my CV.

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