At Positive Aviation, we believe that aviation is a force for good for our society and our environment.
Positive Aviation was born based on two basic observations: civil protection authorities can perform in their mission to protect common and private assets, public health, nature and biodiversity only when equipped with the right means; and the iconic “Canadair” Super Scooper – a cornerstone of their firefighting activities – is no longer at the required level of reliability and availability.
Positive Aviation is an engineering and industrial company, developing and implementing modifications on second-hand ATR 72 transforming them into amphibious water scooper firefighter aircraft – the FF72. The pragmatic technical concept is based on proven technologies and combines the precious expertise of the aeronautical and the naval industries.
Starting with the FF72, Positive Aviation aims at being a key actor all along the aircraft lifecycle and companion to its operators.
Positive Aviation’s offices are located at the Toulouse Blagnac airport, inside the hangar H16. The H16 hosts Positive Aviation, the development plateau of the FF72 with its industrial partners and the assembly of the FF72-X1, a demonstrator that will make its first flight in early 2026.
Joining Positive Aviation means being part of the creation of a unique European seaplane design office, and living the adventure of a new aircraft development which will enter into service in 2028. At Positive Aviation, we favor team work towards pragmatic and realistic solutions, and are proud to build on the rich aeronautical and naval legacy to protect what is dear.
About The Role
As part of the Positive Aviation Program team, you will be accountable for the FF72 integration at the Final Assembly Line in Toulouse and Overall Testing. Taking the Floats with integrated Landing Gear and the Aerostructures, you will integrate and deliver a tested FF72 product.
To support Positive Aviation’s objective to secure FF72 short time-to-market at a disruptive pricing, the success of this development is essential. To deliver it, you will have the full support of Positive Aviation teams as well as its Industrial Partners that you will need to steer.
In detail, you will:
- Master the technical scope of your product and its technical interdependencies (e.g. interface between Aircraft Interfaces and Floats).
- Define and manage aircraft level integration and industrial activities (including Tooling).
- Define and manage the Testing Activities (including Instrumentation) at Aircraft level as well as Component levels (e.g. Floats, Landing Gear, Aerostructures).
- Manage and steer your product development according to a defined overall aircraft schedule, maturity milestones, cost and technical scope.
- Manage and steer your product related industrial partners and suppliers.
- Manage your product related procurement activities (including contracts).
- Coordinate and manage operationally several people and teams within Positive Aviation as well as within our Industrial Partners and Suppliers. Ensuring regular contact and communication with such teams will require you to travel within Europe and the US.
About You
- You have a background in aerospace engineering, including experience in Design, Architecture, Manufacturing and V&V (Verification and Validation) (5 to 10 years).
- You have proven experience in Aircraft Testing.
- You have proven experience in project management (5 to 10 years).
- You have good experience in procurement and supplier management activities.
- You have good communication and stakeholder management skills.
- You are autonomous, curious, and willing to get engaged in a colocated team environment.
- You are driven by passion for aeronautics and eager to learn and grow.
If you want to live the adventure of a new aircraft development, be part of a team of passionate experts, and evolve in a pioneering and flexible environment where care and hunger for growth are celebrated, join us!
Positive Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status or on the basis of disability.
Feeling inspired and wanting to apply, send your CV and motivation letter to career@positive-aviation.com, we get back to you shortly.