Flight Test Captain | Challenger

Job type
Full Time
Category
Other Aviation Roles, International
Position
Captain
Posted
September 4, 2026

Position Summary

The Challenger Flight Test Captain supports production and flight test operations, conducting aircraft testing, demonstration, customer acceptance, and ferry flights. The position serves as aircraft commander while validating aircraft airworthiness and supporting safe, professional flight operations.

Schedule

  • Full-time.
  • Flexibility to work irregular hours required.
  • Weekend support may be required for extended periods.
  • Short-notice travel required.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct production ground and flight tests to validate aircraft airworthiness.
  • Serve as aircraft commander during assigned flight operations.
  • Conduct demonstration flights for prospective customers.
  • Conduct customer acceptance flights.
  • Conduct aircraft ferry flights.
  • Complete required pre-flight and post-flight activities.
  • Support flight test center operations as required.
  • Review manuals and other applicable aircraft documentation as required.

Requirements

  • Valid Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL).
  • Valid Class 1 Medical Certificate.
  • Minimum 3,500 hours Total Time.
  • Minimum 500 hours PIC on Large Multi-Engine Aircraft.
  • Right to live and work in Canada.
  • Ability to work irregular hours and travel on short notice.
  • Ability to perform aircraft commander duties while working effectively with flight crews and operational personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous flight test experience.
  • Strong technical background in aircraft certification or training.
  • FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate.

Benefits

  • Not Specified.

Compensation

  • Not Specified.