International Certification Engineer

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Job Description:

Job Summary:  This position will work closely with the International Certification Management (ICM) team performing activities in support of FAA and TCCA type certificate and supplemental type certificate projects. Works closely developing relationships with the FAA Project Managers and TCCA Program Managers so as to provide local support to the responsible ICM located in Marignane or Donauworth. Operationally takes prioritization and project direction from Head of Initial Certification

Primary Responsibilities:

Certification activities:     100%

• Set validation priorities to align with AH International Certification Engineer (ICE),
• Gain detailed understanding of the Validation Type Certification (VTC) project working with the ICE and CE’s for the programs to support validation.
• Ensure clear communication and understanding of VTC issues between FAA/ TCCA regulators and AH ICM and ICE.
• Provide FAA/TCCA certification knowledge and expertise to the ICM and ICE as needed.
• Recognize possible compliance risks and provide feedback and recommendations for risk mitigation.
• Build and maintain a strong relationship with FAA and or TCCA validation office PMs and experts.
• Participate in VTC projects to include coordination meetings with ICM and regulators.

Additional Responsibilities:

Other duties as assigned

Qualified Experience and Training: 

Education:

Required

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/electrical/aerospace Engineering or equivalent experience

Preferred

• FAA Designated Engineering Representative a plus
• TCCA DAR a plus

Experience:

Required

• Minimum 8 years aviation technical experience
• Minimum 5 years previous experience working for or with the FAA on certification projects

Preferred

• Good understanding of the FAA and or TCCA organizational structure
• Previous employment with the FAA or TCCA in certification
• TC or STC Foreign Validation experience

Licensure/Certifications:

Required

• None

Preferred

• FAA Designated Engineering Representative a plus
• TCCA DAR a plus

Travel Required:

• 20 - 40 % Domestic and International depending on projects

Citizenship:

•  Must be a US citizen or green card holder able to travel between the US, Canada and Europe

Clearance:

• None

Qualified Skills: 

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

Required

• Must have a strong working knowledge of the FAA CFRs concerning rotorcraft certification and compliance
• Demonstrated strong understanding of certification data and regulatory requirements
• Ability to collaborate and facilitate discussions between regulators and AH ICM teams
• Aviation technical experience and ability to understand conformity and compliance regulations and data

Preferred

• Familiarity with the Canadian CARs concerning rotorcraft certification and compliance is a plus

Communication Skills:

Required:

• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English

Preferred:

• Ability to communicate in French/German a plus

Technical Systems Proficiency:

Required:

• General computer literacy

Preferred:

• CATIA
• AutoCad

Complexity of the Role:

Works closely with regulatory agencies in the US, Canada and Europe as well as the European and US certification teams to expedite and enable certification of new aircraft models, supplemental type certificates, as well as adaptations of existing aircraft.