Head of Aircraft Design

Job Description

Head of Aircraft Design & Development

Date: Oct 21, 2025
Location: Dorval, Qubec, CA, H4S 1Y9
Company: Bombardier

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

Why join us?

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the worlds peak-performing aircraft for the worlds most discerning people and businesses, governments, and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.

Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

Bombardiers Benefits Program

With our employees well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:

• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
• Competitive base salary
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tele Health Program

What are your contributions to the team?

• Report into the Vice-president Engineering Aircraft Design and Development
• Provide technical leadership to support primary company goals including program oversight, production ramp-up, cost improvement initiatives and in-service fleet performance improvements.
• Oversee integration and coordination with multiple departments, functions, and suppliers
• Act as the engineering leader with key business Leadership teams on the program
• Have Overall responsibility for Aircraft Platform and coordination with the respective IPDTs
• Interface with Program Management Office for the Type Design IPDT activities
• Set the priorities for the associated IPDTs to ensure execution of the technical aspects of safety and configuration
• Type Design Responsibility and act as the Applicant with Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) and represent engineering at the aircraft platform Continuing Airworthiness Review Board (CARB) activities
• Manage Cross Functional Engineering and Supplier Teams, supported by the Engineering Functional Organization and their respective fully deployed engineering teams, and the Office of the Fellows, in the execution of respective aircraft platform updates and derivatives, including in-service and production support
• Coordinate with the Office of the Fellows for technical guidance and validation to resolve

How to thrive in this role?

• You have a university bachelors or masters degree in engineering.
• You possess a minimum of 15 years experience in Aircraft Design and Integration, including demonstrated experience across multiple disciplines.
• You have demonstrated experience in leading IPDTs on one or more aircraft development programs.
• You have experience of communicating with executive level and external stakeholders.
• Experience as Transport Canada DAD or FAA DER is an asset.

Attributes:

• Ability to integrate across multiple engineering disciplines to resolve problems
• Leadership and decision-making capability
• Track record of innovation

Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team

Please note: You dont need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed to apply for this position. Were not looking for the perfect candidate, were looking for great talent and passionate individuals.

Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.

Job Details

• Job: Head of Aircraft Design & Development
• Primary Location: Administrative Centre (CA)
• Organization: Aerospace Canada
• Shift: Regular
• Employee Status: Regular
• Requisition: 9617 Head of Aircraft Design & Development

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