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Collins Aerospace · 4 days ago

Associate Director, Flight Test Operations (ONSITE)

Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$147K/yr - $295K/yr

10+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. They are seeking an Associate Director for Flight Test Operations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and lead a multi-functional team in delivering safe and reliable aircraft for commercial transport and business jet markets.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

You will lead an experienced multi-functional team that oversees coordination with program teams requiring flight test activities, to include establishing flight test profiles, identifying necessary aircraft modifications, and coordination of maintenance and customer demonstration requirements for the commercial transport and business jet markets

You will be responsible for performance development and evaluation, salary planning, manpower planning, career coaching, and ensuring compliance with company environmental and safety policies

You will help create a collaborative team culture that drives predictable program performance to consistently meet business and customer commitments

You will communicate effectively to a host of stakeholders across the technical spectrum, including customers, program management and senior leadership

You will grow overall team skill and capability through mentoring, career development, role assignment, and hiring

You will oversee overall airport flight operations and facility maintenance requirements working with an experienced flight operations, flight test pilots, and facility support team

Primary interface with FAA and international regulatory agencies in regards to operations of Collins Aerospace aircraft

Formulate, coordinate and implement policies and procedures for the safe and efficient operations of Collins Aerospace aircraft

Provide input to leadership for Flight Operations annual and SFP budget

Provide leadership regarding Collins Aerospace aircraft fleet and facilitate changes to accommodate flight test needs

Fly as Pilot-in-Command and Second-in-Command on Collins Aerospace aircraft as dictated by flight schedule requirements

You will play a key leadership role in advancing Collins' existing, new and developing products helping us maintain our status as a leading provider of aircraft equipment solutions. Your efforts will ensure we deliver top-tier solutions that meet our customers' most pressing needs for advanced avionic systems

Qualification

Flight Test OperationsAir Transport Pilot LicenseAvionics System DevelopmentLeadershipTeam Management5000 Hours Total Flight TimeFirst Class Medical CertificateSystems EngineeringCollaborationCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons

5000 Hours Total Flight Time, 2000 Hours Pilot-in-Command, 2000 hours multi-engine

Air Transport Pilot License

First Class Medical Certificate

Leadership and Team Management: ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and communication while eliminating drama in a constantly evolving environment

Preferred

Experience with avionics system development and aircraft installation, leading a team through aircraft level requirements definition, design, project management, and performing aircraft-level integration and certification

2 years of management experience, preferably in the aviation industry

Past experience as a member of a corporate flight department

CL604 and CL350 Type Rating

Flight Test or Certification history

Familiarization and/or experience with Collins Aerospace avionics equipment

Previous experience with bidding and bid review, planning, managing project budget, schedule, and scope

Familiarity with Environmental, Safety and Health (ES&H) requirements

Systems engineering experience executing development of systems/products within a aircraft certification environment

Ability to work through tough situations and meet demanding customer schedules in a healthy and collaborative way

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

Adoption Assistance

Autism Benefit

Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

And more!