De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (DHC) is a storied name in the aerospace industry, recognized worldwide for its pioneering contributions to aviation and its unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and reliability. Headquartered in Calgary, AB, DHC currently has approximately 2,400 employees across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide.
Established in 1928, De Havilland Canada has a rich history marked by the development of some of the most iconic and versatile aircraft ever built. These aircraft have served a variety of roles - from bush flying to commercial aviation - and are celebrated for their rugged durability, operational versatility, and excellence in performance.
Over the decades, De Havilland Canada has evolved to meet the changing needs of the aviation industry. Today, we are more than just an aircraft manufacturer; we are a comprehensive aerospace company with capabilities that span design, production, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. Our operations are supported by a team of skilled engineers, technicians, and industry professionals who are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship and innovation.
The Program Manager will take a proactive and collaborative approach to managing multiple concurrent projects and integration activities while ensuring alignment with program schedules, technical requirements, safety standards, budget targets, and customer expectations. This role plays a critical part in supporting aircraft development, systems integration, and flight test readiness activities in a highly regulated aerospace environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, plan, and execute Flight Test Vehicle (FTV) integration activities and IPDT coordination efforts across multiple aerospace development and certification programs.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding FTV integration schedules, risks, technical coordination, and program execution activities.
- Coordinate cross-functional Integrated Product Development Teams (IPDTs) including engineering, avionics, structures, systems integration, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, airworthiness, and flight test operations.
- Oversee aircraft modification, systems installation, integration, validation, and flight test readiness activities to ensure successful program execution.
- Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, ensuring alignment between engineering deliverables, aircraft availability, test milestones, and certification objectives.
- Manage and allocate resources effectively across integration and flight test activities while identifying and resolving potential schedule or technical bottlenecks.
- Monitor program budgets, forecasts, and resource utilization to ensure projects remain aligned with organizational objectives.
- Identify, assess, mitigate, and resolve program risks related to technical integration, airworthiness, certification, safety, supply chain, and schedule performance.
- Support configuration management, change control, and engineering release processes throughout the aircraft integration lifecycle.
- Coordinate test planning and support activities including ground testing, systems verification, instrumentation integration, flight readiness reviews, and test campaign execution.
- Ensure compliance with Transport Canada, FAA, military, customer, and aerospace quality standards as applicable.
- Prepare and present program updates, milestone reviews, risk assessments, dashboards, and executive status reports to leadership teams and stakeholders.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within program management, systems integration, and IPDT execution processes.
- Collaborate with suppliers, customers, regulatory authorities, and external partners to support successful program delivery.
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aviation Management, Business, or related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in aerospace project/program management, aircraft integration, flight test, or systems engineering environments.
- Experience working within aerospace development, certification, avionics integration, or flight test programs is strongly preferred.
- PMP, PgMP, or equivalent project management certification is considered a strong asset.
- Strong understanding of aircraft systems integration, aerospace development lifecycles, and flight test operations.
- Knowledge of aerospace certification and regulatory requirements including Transport Canada, FAA, military standards, or equivalent is preferred.
Why work at De Havilland?
De Havilland Canada is a Canadian-owned and operated aircraft manufacturer dedicated to providing rewarding opportunities in a diverse and welcoming workplace.
- Work with a team that makes a true difference in the world-making it possible for people to travel around the globe efficiently, comfortably and safely.
- We’ve manufactured over 5,600 aircraft including the most advanced turboprop in the air today. Our experience and expertise in constructing the highest performing aircraft in the industry is second to none.
- Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities are dynamic workplaces led by teams that support and encourage all employees.
- With a passionate team of innovators and a global network of support, De Havilland Canada proudly carries on it’s tradition as a leader in aerospace.
In addition to plenty of opportunities for career growth in a stimulating work environment, De Havilland Canada offers:
- Competitive wages
- Paid vacation
- Extended health benefits (medical, dental, vision, paramedical)
- Life insurance
- RRSP/DPSP Plan
- Employee and family assistance program
At De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC), we are committed to protecting our people, customers, shareholders and the public through Health & Safety Excellence. As such, it is expected that all employees maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety Policies and to perform key physical tasks of the position described in the job description and interview process. This may include but is not limited to the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights and with or around chemicals. Employees are expected to adhere to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when at work which must include but is not limited to the ability to maintain a positive fit test when mask use is required.
At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Any offer of employment is conditional on the completion of positive and satisfactory background checks, which may include, proof that you are legally entitled to work in Canada, professional references, verification of employment history, verification of educational background and criminal background checks.
