Associate Director, Flight Test Operations (ONSITE)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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
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. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead an experienced multi-functional team that overseas 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
Responsible for performance development and evaluation, salary planning, manpower planning, career coaching, and ensuring compliance with company environmental and safety policies
Help 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
Oversea 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
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.
Ensure we deliver top-tier solutions that meet our customers' most pressing needs for advanced avionic systems

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!