Flight Test Aircraft Maintenance Team Lead
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Guide flight test maintenance teams at DHC through safe aircraft repairs, modifications, inspections, and documented approved work.
As Flight Test Aircraft Maintenance Team Lead, you coordinate mechanics and monitor daily work supporting DHC flight test vehicles. You help ensure airworthiness, compliance with Transport Canada regulations, and alignment with company standards. The position combines hands-on maintenance with technical coaching, workload planning, issue resolution, and communication of operational risks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate mechanics assigned to daily flight test maintenance activities
- Ensure work complies with SOPs, AMMs, SRMs, SBs, and ADs
- Provide technical guidance and coaching to maintenance personnel
- Complete maintenance, repairs, modifications, and preventive maintenance programs
- Ensure assigned work meets safety, accuracy, and timeline expectations
Requirements:
- Valid AME M2 or B1/B2 equivalent certification
- Proven leadership experience in aircraft maintenance or flight testing
- Preferred 10 years in transport-category flight test environments
- Typically 2 to 3 years on DHC aircraft models
- Strong planning, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving capabilities
Support DHC flight test operations with aircraft maintenance expertise, team leadership, and disciplined regulatory compliance.
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