Test Cell Engineer

ABOUT FTAI AVIATION LTD. (NASDAQ: FTAI) FTAI owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on CFM56 and V2500 engines. FTAI’s propriety portfolio of products, including the Module Factory and a joint venture to manufacture engine PMA, enables it to provide cost savings and flexibility to our airline, lessor, and maintenance, repair, and operations customer base. Additionally, FTAI owns and leases jet aircraft which often facilitates the acquisition of engines at attractive prices. FTAI invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong and stable cash flows with the potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation. FTAI operates globally and has offices in New York, Miami, Montréal, Singapore. Dubai, United Kingdom and Ireland. JOB OVERVIEW The Test Cell Engineer plays a critical, hands-on role at the heart of our aircraft engine test operations. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys being close to the hardware, solving real-world technical problems, and shaping the future of test infrastructure. You will be a key contributor to the modernization, reliability, and expansion of our test cells, including participation in the design and construction of up to two new test cells. At FTAI Aviation, this is not a maintenance-only role. You will actively influence technical decisions, lead upgrades, support capital projects, and work closely with test engineers, technicians, suppliers, and leadership to continuously improve our testing capabilities. To support operational needs, we are looking for candidates interested in evening shift opportunities. Why Join Us: * Direct impact on engine test cell modernization and expansion * Hands-on exposure to aircraft engine testing environments * Opportunity to lead equipment upgrades, redesigns, and new installations * Involvement in capital projects, RFQs, vendor selection, and commissioning * Dynamic MRO environment with long-term growth and investment in facilities Responsibilities: * Provide engineering support for aircraft engine test cell operations. * Develop, review, and approve engine test procedures. * Analyze engine performance data and troubleshoot test anomalies. * Support acceptance testing of overhauled gas turbine engines. * Investigate engine performance issues and recommend corrective actions. * Coordinate with production, quality assurance, maintenance, and customer representatives. * Ensure compliance with OEM, regulatory, and internal procedures. * Support instrumentation calibration and test cell system maintenance. * Prepare technical reports and engineering documentation. Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation Engineering or relevant technical experience * Minimum 3 years of experience supporting test cells (test aerospace environment strongly preferred) * Strong hands-on experience with instrumentation, controls, and power distribution * Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks) for electrical and mechanical drawings * Understanding of P&IDs, control logic, and ladder logic programming * Proven ability to work independently * Comfortable operating in a production operational environment with live test activities * Fluent in English and French (spoken and written) What we offer you: * Competitive compensation * Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves * Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment * Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals) * A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey * Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions * Medical Travel Insurance * Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations * A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning Equal Opportunity Statement: FTAI Aviation is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to excellence in serving all customers, including people with disabilities, and we encourage feedback on the provision of these services. Language Requirements in Quebec: Intermediate level knowledge of English is necessary to communicate with other company locations, partners and clients located outside Quebec, and to read, interpret, and produce documentation, correspondence, and reports in English as needed.

The Test Cell Engineer provides engineering support for aircraft engine test operations, including developing test procedures and analyzing performance data. They also coordinate with production and quality teams to ensure compliance and oversee test cell maintenance and upgrades.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation engineering with at least 3 years of relevant test cell experience. Proficiency in CAD tools, control logic, and instrumentation is required, along with fluency in English and French.

• Vacation • Personal days • Holidays • Parental leave • Family medical coverage • Dental coverage • Vision coverage • Virtual health care • Wellness spending account • Employee & family assistance program • Medical travel insurance • Onsite fitness facilities • Registered retirement savings plan • Matching company contributions

• Technical ReportingPreferred
• Quality assurancePreferred
• Data analysisPreferred
• SolidWorksPreferred
• TroubleshootingPreferred
• Project managementPreferred

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• Mechanical engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Instrumentation engineering
• Test cell operations
• Gas turbine engines
• SolidWorks
• CAD
• P&IDs
• Control logic
• Ladder logic programming
• Data analysis
• Troubleshooting
• Instrumentation calibration
• Technical reporting
• Project management
• Quality assurance
• Engineering Documentation
• Request For Quotation (RFQ)
• Influencing Skills
• Influencing Without Authority
• Virtual Health
• Power Distribution
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Equipment Upgrade Implementation
• Mechanical Drawings
• Electrical Instrumentation Engineering
• Test Operations
• Aviation
• Calibration
• Investments
• CFM International CFM56
• SolidWorks (CAD)
• Electric Power Distribution
• Instrumentation
• Engine Tuning
• Engineering Support
• English Language
• Financial Planning
• Cash Flows
• Leadership
• IAE V2500 Engine
• Joint Ventures
• Ladder Logic
• Operations
• Quality Assurance
• Test Design
• Test Engineering
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Commissioning

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Transportation
• Fuel Cell Engineer
• Mechanical Testing Engineer
• Mechanical Engineers

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

3+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week