RTX-posted 3 months ago
$147,000 - $295,000/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Cedar Rapids, IA
5,001-10,000 employees

The Aircraft Certification & Flight Test department is responsible for designing, testing, and certifying modifications to commercial transport and business jet aircraft for customers around the world. Our department works closely with program teams to secure new business opportunities and develop solutions that meet our customers’ challenging requirements. We achieve this through a structured and proven certification process, strategic roadmap, and embracing a spirit of collaboration to overcome challenges. The Aircraft Certification & Flight Test department is seeking a Associate Director responsible for ensuring Flight Test activities conducted by the Collins Aerospace Avionics business unit are in compliance with all regulatory requirements (Domestic and International) as well as operating at the highest level of flight safety awareness. This role leads a multi-functional team and acts as Flight Test Pilot providing high-capability, safe, reliable aircraft to our customers quickly and efficiently. This is an onsite position based at the Eastern Iowa Airport located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

  • Lead an experienced multi-functional team that oversees coordination with program teams requiring flight test activities.
  • Establish flight test profiles, identify necessary aircraft modifications, and coordinate maintenance and customer demonstration requirements for the commercial transport and business jet markets.
  • Responsible for performance development and evaluation, salary planning, manpower planning, career coaching, and ensuring compliance with company environmental and safety policies.
  • Create a collaborative team culture that drives predictable program performance to consistently meet business and customer commitments.
  • Communicate effectively to a host of stakeholders across the technical spectrum, including customers, program management, and senior leadership.
  • Grow overall team skill and capability through mentoring, career development, role assignment, and hiring.
  • 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 regarding 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.
  • 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.
  • 5000 Hours Total Flight Time.
  • 2000 Hours Pilot-in-Command.
  • 2000 hours multi-engine Air Transport Pilot License.
  • First Class Medical Certificate.
  • Experience with avionics system development and aircraft installation.
  • 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 an aircraft certification environment.
  • 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.
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