Engineering Career Accelerated Program in Canada
A career with Bombardier offers a host of possibilities.
Join the Engineering Career Accelerated Program to experience the possibilities within Bombardier’s engineering specialties. Experience firsthand what makes Bombardier exceptional by design and position yourself for a successful career launch.
Bombardier’s future is bright.
Come discover how you can be part of it.
Why start your career at Bombardier?
- Benefit from challenging rotations which will see you work on complex projects with increasing responsibilities
- Have access to an assigned mentor and to coaches who will guide and support you throughout the program
- Get the opportunity to pursue your career in one of the rotational disciplines after the program
- Have a comprehensive and competitive benefits package
You will experience
- Progress in a 24-month rotational program covering five functions within selected path
- An increasing understanding of selected engineering domains
- Opportunities to network with new graduates across disciplines and sites while working closely with the management team
- The possibility of a rotation in Wichita at our flight test centre!
Here are the steps in your application process.
Eligibility
Before sending your application and becoming our new engineering colleague, make sure you meet the selection criteria below:
- Be eligible to work in Canada and travel to the United States
- Be a recent or upcoming graduate in a related engineering field
Path selection
Learn more about the four engineering career paths offered in Canada.
- Mechanical | Aerospace
- Electrical
- Systems
- Project
Mechanical | Aerospace
The mechanical engineering program offers five specialized modules. Learn all about the many aspects of aircraft design and performance that set Bombardier ahead of the competition.
Core Function Rotations
Six months in three of the following functions:
- Aircraft performance
- Engine performance
- Structure
- Advanced structures
- Advanced aerodynamics
- Control systems
- Advanced design
- Flight simulation
- Control Laws- Stability & Control
- Reliability Maintainability & Safety
- Loads and Dynamics
Function Rotations
Three months in two of the following functions:
- Flight test (Based in Wichita)
- Operations support
- Project Management
Electrical
The electrical engineering program offers three specialized modules. Learn all about the cockpit and cabin systems that pilots, and passengers rely on.
Core Function Rotations
Six months in three of the following functions:
- Avionics
- Electrical systems
- Cabin systems
- Reliability Maintainability & Safety
- Electro-Magnetic Compatibility
- Electrical Wiring Interconnect System
Elective Function Rotations
Three months in two of the following function:
- Flight test (Based in Wichita)
- Service engineering
- Operations support
- Project Management
Systems
The systems engineering program offers specialties at the core of aircraft flight. Become a key player in aircraft propulsion or an expert in flight control systems.
Core Function Rotations
Six months in three of the following functions:
- Control Systems
- Fly by Wire
- Pneumatics and Thermodynamics
- Power Plant
- Reliability Maintainability & Safety
Function Rotations
Three months in two of the following functions:
- Flight test (Based in Wichita)
- Operations support
- Project Management
Project
Lead a project from start to finish, interact with Bombardier’s suppliers, and integrate multi-disciplinary teams of passionate professionals.
Core Function Rotations
Six months rotations in the three following departments:
- Project engineering – unfinished plane
- Project engineering – completed aircraft
- Program Management – completed aircraft
Function Rotations
Three months in the two following functions:
- Sales engineering
- Operations support
Application
Ready to embark? Apply online *
* Note: Application for the program is now closed.
Meet our employees
Farah Samman
Professional, Engineering
"With graduation approaching, I was really afraid that I would go through a typical corporate cycle of working on projects that I might not be interested in. However, by joining ECAP at Bombardier I was able to see that the company is made up of aerospace passionates, where both senior and new employees are passionate about aircrafts and are constantly motivated to experience and discover."
Giovanna Schembre
Professional, Engineering
"Launching my career with the ECAP program has been a wonderful learning opportunity, where I've gotten to learn about various aspects of the aircraft design process, as well as research and technology. Rotating within 5 different departments over two years, allows me the opportunity to discover my professional interests, while making strong interpersonal connections within the company."
Ready for the job market?
Don’t forget you can apply for an engineering position at Bombardier. We are looking for many future professionals.