TIM LESLIE

Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA 343.550.1207 timwilliamleslie@gmail.com

Overview

Highly accomplished and credentialed test pilot, with extensive experience as the Supervisor of
Flying Operations, Training Pilot, and Safety Management System (SMS) Supervisor at the National
Research Council (NRC) Flight Research Laboratory. Previously employed as a military pilot with the
Royal Canadian Air Force, including Chief of Plans and Support and E-3A Aircraft Commander for
NATO AWACS during the Bosnia conflict. Expertise in the supervision of complex military and civilian
flying operations and program management.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Core Competencies:

− Airline Transport Pilot License

− Commercial Helicopter License
− Test Pilot
− Master of Science (MSc) in Satellite Positioning Systems
− International Airlines Transport Association (IATA) Certified Instructor
− ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pratt and Whitney, Montreal, QUE 2020 – Present

Boeing 747 Test Pilot
Support engine testing flight operations.

NAV CANADA, Ottawa, ONT 2017 - 2020

National Manager, Area Control Centre Safety Analysis

Provided oversight and safety analysis of Enroute, Oceanic and Terminal Control Centres. Conducted
audits and advised Director, Operational Safety and Analysis on issues concerning safety for Area
Control Centres across the country. Primary goal was to align NAV CANADA SMS with recently
revised ICAO SMS guidelines.
• Focused on the customer by seeking feedback, ensuring needs were met, and opinions were
considered.
• Demonstrated great strength in understanding of, and commitment to safety. Knowledgeable in
ICAO, Transport Canada, and NAV CANADA safety policies.

NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL, Ottawa, ONT 1997 - 2017

Supervisor of Flying Operations and Training
Served as lead safety pilot on a fleet of highly specialized research aircraft, overseeing the flight
research needs of partners and clients in the Canadian aerospace sector. Managed preparation of,
and piloted complex research flight operations, flight test, and evaluation activities. Invited back on
several occasions after employment ended with NRC to assist in Falcon 20 research flight operations
due to unique qualifications and teamwork skills.

• Received Public Service Award of Excellence in recognition of Program Management and Lead
Researcher work on NRC Alternative Fuels Program, resulting in Canada performing the world’s
1st 100% biofuel flight on commercial jet aircraft.
• Earned NRC Outstanding Achievement Award for successful completion of Aircraft Icing
Research Study, including adoption of flexible, co-operative operational practices, and
collaboration with 20+ outside agencies.
• Secured NRC Outstanding Achievement Award in recognition of ingenuity and foresight in
developing a novel solution to a Transport Canada airworthiness directive that grounded the
entire Canadian Harvard fleet.
• Accepted NRC Achievement Award for Outstanding Singular Achievement for exceptional
teamwork and innovation in the successful completion of a major project the Networked
Underwater Warfare Exercise for DRDC-Atlantic.

ADDITIONAL RELATED EXPERIENCE

RCAF, locations throughout Canada and Europe 1981 - 1997

Military Pilot

• Chief of Plans and Support, CRM Lead Instructor, Instructor Pilot E-3A - NATO.
• Staff Officer Pilot Training - Air Command Headquarters - Winnipeg, Manitoba.
• Fixed Wing Search and Rescue Pilot - 442 Squadron - Comox, British Columbia.
• Helicopter Search and Rescue Pilot - Moosejaw, Saskatchewan.
• Pilot Wings Training - Various locations throughout Canada.
 EDUCATION

Master of Science (MSc), Radar and Satellite Positioning Systems, University

of Nottingham, Nottingham, England

AFFILIATIONS

Fellow International, Explorers Club

Fellow, Royal Canadian Geographic Society
Life Member, Society of Experimental Test Pilots
Member, Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute
Member, Royal Navigation Society