About the role
The Environment:
This is a truly unique opportunity—whether you're at the start of your career or an experienced professional ready for your next exciting challenge.
ITPS is an internationally recognized test pilot school that uses cutting-edge technology and advanced teaching techniques to train the world’s top pilots and flight test professionals. Our aircraft aren’t just tools—they’re our classrooms.
With a diverse fleet of 20+ aircraft across 10+ types, including military jet trainers, twin- and single-engine pistons, large amphibious aircraft, helicopters, and simulators, our program offers hands-on, real-world experience that simply can’t be matched.
Our Maintenance and Modifications Team plays a key role in keeping this fleet operational and future-ready—performing everything from minor avionics upgrades to full structural and systems integrations that redefine aircraft capabilities.
This is a practical, multidisciplinary, and mission-driven environment, where collaboration and hands-on problem-solving are central to every project.
Your Role:
As a Mechanical and Structural Design Engineer, you will be an essential part of our dynamic team, supporting innovative modification projects across a wide range of aircraft.
Key responsibilities include:
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Designing airframe components and systems integrations for unique aircraft modification projects.
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Creating detailed 3D models, 2D drawings, and layout designs usingSolidWorks****.
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Performing structural stress analysis using both classical hand calculations and Finite Element Methods (FEM).
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Collaborating with a multidisciplinary engineering team, participating in design reviews, and contributing to certification and compliance documentation.
Your Profile:
We are hiring at Junior, Intermediate, and Senior levels. The ideal candidate is:
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Energetic, motivated, and a natural team player.
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A self-starter with a hands-on mindset and strong initiative.
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A student or graduate of Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
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Willing and able to work on-site in London, Ontario, for hands-on engagement with aircraft and systems.
Additional assets include:
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Familiarity with Part 21J design organizations, including certification planning and compliance.
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Experience or interest in flight test, instrumentation, simulators, or programming.
-
Pilot experience is a bonus.
Join us at ITPS and help shape the future of flight test education.
About ITPS (CANADA) Ltd
Welcome to International Test Pilots School (ITPS), your best choice for targeted, real world test pilot and aeronautical engineer training. Established in the UK in 1986 and now located at London International Airport (CYXU) in Ontario, Canada, ITPS has been equipping accomplished pilots and aeronautical engineers with highly specialized flight testing skills in Canada since 2001.
Our bespoke fixed- and rotary-wing training programs have been delivered civilian and military flight test professionals who have subsequently defined some of the world’s most innovative and exciting aircraft.
Our highly qualified expert team of instructors ensures that ITPS provides up-to-date, effective and affordable training to customers. Our professional approach to flight test training is innovative and responsive and contains a truly international dimension that enriches the learning experience for students, exposes them to a variety of technologies, operating concepts and cultures reflecting the real world of flight testing as a profession.
About the role
The Environment:
This is a truly unique opportunity—whether you're at the start of your career or an experienced professional ready for your next exciting challenge.
ITPS is an internationally recognized test pilot school that uses cutting-edge technology and advanced teaching techniques to train the world’s top pilots and flight test professionals. Our aircraft aren’t just tools—they’re our classrooms.
With a diverse fleet of 20+ aircraft across 10+ types, including military jet trainers, twin- and single-engine pistons, large amphibious aircraft, helicopters, and simulators, our program offers hands-on, real-world experience that simply can’t be matched.
Our Maintenance and Modifications Team plays a key role in keeping this fleet operational and future-ready—performing everything from minor avionics upgrades to full structural and systems integrations that redefine aircraft capabilities.
This is a practical, multidisciplinary, and mission-driven environment, where collaboration and hands-on problem-solving are central to every project.
Your Role:
As a Mechanical and Structural Design Engineer, you will be an essential part of our dynamic team, supporting innovative modification projects across a wide range of aircraft.
Key responsibilities include:
-
Designing airframe components and systems integrations for unique aircraft modification projects.
-
Creating detailed 3D models, 2D drawings, and layout designs usingSolidWorks****.
-
Performing structural stress analysis using both classical hand calculations and Finite Element Methods (FEM).
-
Collaborating with a multidisciplinary engineering team, participating in design reviews, and contributing to certification and compliance documentation.
Your Profile:
We are hiring at Junior, Intermediate, and Senior levels. The ideal candidate is:
-
Energetic, motivated, and a natural team player.
-
A self-starter with a hands-on mindset and strong initiative.
-
A student or graduate of Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
-
Willing and able to work on-site in London, Ontario, for hands-on engagement with aircraft and systems.
Additional assets include:
-
Familiarity with Part 21J design organizations, including certification planning and compliance.
-
Experience or interest in flight test, instrumentation, simulators, or programming.
-
Pilot experience is a bonus.
Join us at ITPS and help shape the future of flight test education.
About ITPS (CANADA) Ltd
Welcome to International Test Pilots School (ITPS), your best choice for targeted, real world test pilot and aeronautical engineer training. Established in the UK in 1986 and now located at London International Airport (CYXU) in Ontario, Canada, ITPS has been equipping accomplished pilots and aeronautical engineers with highly specialized flight testing skills in Canada since 2001.
Our bespoke fixed- and rotary-wing training programs have been delivered civilian and military flight test professionals who have subsequently defined some of the world’s most innovative and exciting aircraft.
Our highly qualified expert team of instructors ensures that ITPS provides up-to-date, effective and affordable training to customers. Our professional approach to flight test training is innovative and responsive and contains a truly international dimension that enriches the learning experience for students, exposes them to a variety of technologies, operating concepts and cultures reflecting the real world of flight testing as a profession.