Airworthiness & Certification Engineer

Job Description Summary

In the role of Airworthiness & Certification Engineer you will contribute to ensure that the Company's Design Management System is kept aligned with regulatory updates.
You will be directly responsible for actively support the design teams during the entire life cycle (NPI and fielded products) by establishing strong collaboration with GE Avio Sections and GE Aerospace.

Job Description

Essential responsibilities

• contribute with internal / external customers in defining and executing the certification plans for NPI and changes to fielded products ensuring that the design or the design changes comply with the applicable type-certification basis and environmental protection requirements.
• establish the type-certification basis, ensure the certification programs are prepared and coordinate all tasks related to type investigation in concurrence with EASA.
• monitor and communicate project status, regulatory issues and significant developments on engine programs related to engagement with Authority, in line with business needs and program milestones and deliverables.
• contribute to cross-functional teams to improve or resolve manufacturing, suppliers', or field issues ensuring the continued airworthiness.
• contribute to the preparation of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (service bulletins, maintenance manuals, etc.) and ensure airworthiness review of these instructions.
• provide guidance to all departments of the GEAC design organisation in all matters relating to airworthiness, environmental protection approvals and certification.
• contribute to cross-functional teams in cost reduction, problem solving and lean initiatives.
• prepare and present at Technical Reviews.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Master's degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering
• Experience in an engineering position.
• Knowledge of turbomachinery and rotorcraft and design requirements.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in EU (CS-E, CS-27, CS-29) and EASA Part-21 basic principles.
• Never-ending learning attitude and a System thinking mentality.
• Problem Solver.
• Self-directed and motivated.
• Open mindset and strong attitude to work in team.
• Solid interpersonal skills.
• Capability to work in a dynamic and international environment.
• Fluency in English (speaking and writing/reading).
• Availability to travel
• Work VISA, in accordance with local regulation, is required

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with certification activities working with EASA, having worked as an airworthiness engineer is preferred.
• Awareness of Regulatory Specifications in US jurisdiction (FAA /FAR)
• Basic knowledge of design criteria.
• Solid oral and written communication skills.
• Passionate, curious, and enthusiastic for engineering challenges.

What we offer

Smart working and work life-balance

Avio Aero, when possible, promotes remote work and encourages a good, healthy and satisfying work-life balance. We value our employees' wellbeing; hence we offer a variety of improvement programs aimed to preserve anyone's psychological safety and daily needs.

Total Rewards

At Avio Aero, we understand the importance of Total Rewards. As a new joiner to Avio Aero we are pleased to offer the following welcome benefit plan:

• Performance related bonuses and local bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits platform
• GE Aviation share plan
• Life and injury insurance
• Private medical cover
• Employee assistant program
• Employee special awards (service and recognition)
• Local special agreements and discounts
• English and languages training for you and one member of your family
• Technical, Leadership and development trainings

Inclusion & Diversity

Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are strongly committed to maintain an inclusive and diverse environment. Every employment decision is taken regardless to national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, etc.

We are not all the same. Just be Yourself @AvioAero!

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No