People

Investing in People

We provide clear objectives, a positive work environment, fair compensation and work-life balance. We have fun, promote teamwork and support each other. We value and empower each employee.

Our Values

Be All In

• We believe in what we do
• We deliver on what we promise
• We embrace challenges and act with intention
• We actively engage

Be Collaborative

• We seek out and respect other ideas and opinions
• We focus, listen, evaluate, and adapt quickly
• We pull together to get things done
• We recognize and celebrate excellence

Be the Challenge to the Status Quo

• We create a safe space to experiment
• We push boundaries through creativity
• We work until the problem is solved
• We focus on little improvements to deliver big results

I feel heard and part of an integral team. It’s a great place to try new things and everyone is always open to new ideas.
- Megan Smith

I continue to foster personal relationships with my coworkers and customers that reach far beyond the office environment.
- Derek Taylor

I truly enjoy going in to work every day – the work is fulfilling and challenging, the people are genuine and supportive.
- Tina Boudreau

I continue to foster personal relationships with my coworkers and customers that reach far beyond the office environment.
- Derek Taylor

I truly enjoy going in to work every day – the work is fulfilling and challenging, the people are genuine and supportive.
- Tina Boudreau

FLYHT’S HQ; part of Calgary’s thriving aviation industry

Why Work at FLYHT

9/80 work week

We work 80 hours over 9 days with every other Friday off, allowing employees more weekend time with their families and to enjoy hobbies, social activities, or simple relaxation.

Flexible schedule with core hours

Core hours to ensure that you can work around your schedule – whether it’s 8am daycare drop offs or you’re super productive in the morning

Great Place to Work Initiative

Active focus on making improvements – such as implementing a Career Development Program, or instituting a fully funded and active Social Committee

Comprehensive benefits package

The standards – health, dental, short term and long-term disability, life insurance – as well as a retirement savings matching program, Personal Time Off, and 120 paid vacation hours

Current Openings

  • Team Lead, Embedded Software Development
  • Location

Location: Calgary, AB 

FLYHT is looking to add a hands on Team Lead to our Embedded Software Development team. The successful candidates will embody our core values: 

  • Be all in  
  • Be collaborative  
  • Be the challenge to the status quo  

We love using the latest Cloud technologies to implement solutions to produce unique and valuable solutions in the aviation space. We aim to embody the tenents of Agile development, follow the Scrum methodology and believe all of us have a leadership role to play. We self manage at the department, team and individual levels. We are customer driven and take our stakeholder input seriously. 

We think aviation, aircraft and related operations are fun, challenging and interesting. Previous experience in this area is awesome but isn’t required (it’s contagious once you get here). You love coding, you thrive on experimenting, solving problems, and implementing. You can’t help but to roll up your sleeves to help the team on the implementation side. You have appropriate technical training and work experience as well as a strong desire to continue to grow in your technical skills and leadership.  You have worked in an Agile (Scrum) environment, or you are excited to try it for the first time. 

If you buy into the above, please apply. 

FLYHT’s newly renovated space encompassing an amazing 360° view of the city, Nose Hill park and the Rocky Mountains. If you like an amazing office, free and assigned parking, height adjustable workstations, and eating your lunch while looking at the mountains, keep reading and hit apply! 

Who is FLYHT? 

We are Pioneers — FLYHT has been working with some of the best known Airlines for over 20+ years. We are pioneers in Satellite Communications and Aviation Data Transfer & Delivery. We have a proven track record in Operational Efficiency, Communications, Data Management and Safety. 

Spearheading innovation — Actionable Intelligence is driving instructions to people, machines, and processes to improve profit potential. It allows all assets & systems to apply derived rules to change an action to save time, money, or resources. In addition, it will facilitate learning in order to define better ways to accomplish all tasks. 

How we do it — We mitigate the risks involved through our Technology Partner Program by implementing an Agile Design Process with highly-knowledgeable engineers and support staff dedicated to creating custom aerospace solutions. 

What we offer 

9/80 work week — We work 80 hours over 9 days with every other Friday off, allowing employees more weekend time with their families and to enjoy hobbies, social activities, or simple relaxation. 

Great Place to Work Initiative — Active focus on making improvements, such as implementing a Career Development Program, or instituting a fully funded and active Social Committee. 

Flexible schedule with core hours — Core hours to ensure that you can work around your schedule – whether it is 8am daycare drop offs or you’re super productive in the morning. 

Comprehensive benefits packageHealth, dental, short term and long-term disability, life insurance – as well as a retirement savings matching program, Personal Time Off, and 120 paid vacation hours. 

We’re looking for (not all required) 

  • Internet of Things (IoT) implementation experience 
  • Extensive experience coding experience required. C/C++/Python/Java/Java Script are languages we use. We apply the best tool for the job. 
  • Experience with Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, Yocto and OpenWRT 
  • Support of Linux and RTOS BSPs 
  • Development of unit tests and system testing software tools using simulated or real hardware 
  • Terraform, GIT, CI/CD. 
  • Good knowledge and understanding of different development methodologies, practices and tools such as code repositories, testing frameworks, release practices, continuous integration, and automated build servers 
  • Successful track record of implementing embedded software products 
  • Proven track record as a lead, providing guidance and leadership while being a member of the team 

Assets (not required but would be looked at as differentiators) 

  • Knowledge of aeronautic industry 
  • Knowledge of avionic software development guidelines (DO-178, DO-278) 
  • Experience with satellite-based communication protocols 
  • Experience with cellular and/or Bluetooth based communication products. 
  • Experience in test automation and automated code coverage analysis 
  • Knowledge of and experience with common aircraft data buses such as ARINC 717 and ARINC 429 
  • Experience simulating connected devices and systems 
  • AWS IOT Greengrass experience is especially an asset 
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification and others 
  • Remote system management (firmware management) 
  • Experience building serverless systems 

Experience: 10+ years preferred but if you feel like you’re the right fit, please apply.  

All resumes will be retained for the duration of the recruit only; all resumes will be destroyed immediately following candidate selection. Personal information is reviewed by senior managers only, kept in strict confidence and used only for the purposes of scheduling interviews. By forwarding your resume and/or application for the position, you signify your understanding and acceptance of these terms.  

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