Associate Director, Flight Test Operations (ONSITE)

Associate Director Aircraft Certification & Flight Test

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 an 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.

What You Will Do :

• Lead an experienced multi-functional team that oversees 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
• Be 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
• 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 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. Your efforts will ensure we deliver top-tier solutions that meet our customers' most pressing needs for advanced avionic systems

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Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry.

What We Offer :

The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education / training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and / or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and / or the company's performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.