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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Aircraft Flight Controls Systems Lead

Flight Dynamics & GNCConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMirabel, QC, Canada

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's or Master's university degree in Engineering or an equivalent field.
  • At least 15 years of experience in aerospace flight controls systems design or integration.
  • In-depth knowledge of primary and secondary flight control laws.
  • A proven track record of taking a major aircraft system through full Type Certificate certification or a major amendment.
  • Ability to lead transverse technical and cross-functional teams and challenge technical solutions.
  • Capability to present solutions and plans to senior management.
  • Awareness of the systems development process, interactions with airframe design and technical disciplines, and the airworthiness compliance process.
  • Proficiency in English is required.

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end technical roadmap for the A220 integrated flight control system.
  • Validate and authorize the next-generation flight control architecture to ensure compliance with product requirements and business objectives.
  • Represent A220 within the Airbus integrated flight control system Product Line.
  • Steer technical activities from the earliest requirement phases (Pre-MG3) through post-Entry-Into-Service corrections, and chair Maturity Gate technical feeders.
  • Chair technical governance to ensure multidisciplinary harmonization and technical alignment for integration of the next-generation flight control system architecture with aircraft systems.
  • Arbitrate trade studies and pivot strategies to maintain the program's critical path without compromising safety.
  • Authorize aircraft-level verification and validation strategies and plans to ensure the flight control system meets maturity and safety objectives.
  • Approve Safety Of Flight (SOF), RSI for ground and flight testing, and Request for Test (RFT) for flight testing.

About the Company

Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Airbus designs and manufactures a wide range of aerospace products, including commercial airplanes, helicopters, defense systems, and space technologies. Its aircraft and rotorcraft are built with integrated airframes, propulsion, avionics, and digital systems to carry passengers, cargo, or conduct military missions, while its space division covers satellites, orbital infrastructure, launch services, and secure communications. Airbus differentiates itself with an end-to-end portfolio across commercial, defense, and space, a global manufacturing and services network, and a focus on sustainability and digital transformation. Its goal is to enable global mobility and connectivity while reducing aviation’s environmental impact through sustainable aviation and collaborative innovation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Blagnac, France
Founded
1970

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