Airworthiness Engineer

仕事内容

As part of Leonardo, Kopter currently develops the AW09, a next generation single-engine helicopter that offers the largest cabin and cargo hold in its category, increased modularity and modern electronic systems. The AW09 delivers latest safety standards as well as more performance and comfort at low operating costs.
Kopter is set to become Leonardo’s Centre of Excellence for new light helicopters and an incubator of new technologies, contributing to the development of hybrid and electrical propulsion systems. Kopter’s 320 talented team members are primarily based in Switzerland, near Zurich and in Mollis (Canton of Glarus).
Your Responsibilities
The Airworthiness Engineer is responsible to:
– Manage and track certification plans for initial type design and post-type certification activities as well as the documents shared with the authorities.
– Manage and track the flight safety statements for experimental activities.
– Work closely with the chief engineers, CVE`s, the certification coordinator and project management to ensure a transversal coordination and work-share with responsibility for delivery to time and quality.
– Verify the consistency and integration of the required airworthiness certification documentation and activities: certification programme, certification plans (DCPs, CCLs), compliance documents and CRI & CAI, in accordance with the DOH.
– Support the DO in all matters of airworthiness and approval as well as development and maintenance of the DAS.
– Prepare change classification assessment form (minor/major changes).
– Check the CM requirements are implemented and the corresponding substantiation documentation is revised (change to type design).
– Follow the evolution of authority developments relating to EASA and FAA product airworthiness and operations.
– Check and assess the airworthiness standards of the different authorities worldwide, with consideration of type validation.
– Assist on the development of mandatory SB in the case of unsafe conditions.
– Support in the establishment of procedures and processes to monitor products in order to maintain continued airworthiness and safety
– Monitor the revisions of the manuals approved by the Agency (Aircraft Flight Manual, MMEL, and Airworthiness Limitation Section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness).
– Create and optimize the DO processes related to the domain and maintain QMS documents within the DAS.
Authorisations
– Approval of airworthy activities within the framework of the DOA signatory authorizations, based upon demonstrated knowledge and competence.
Your Qualifications
– An engineering graduation degree or a proven record in comparable function.
– A minimum professional experience of at least 5 years in the aviation industry, must have experience in Airworthiness (Your airworthiness experience must be in EASA Part 21J, B, D and P (or an equivalent from another State), the role is not aligned to experienced candidates in airworthiness relating to Maintenance or Production activity).
– Experience working within a DOA with knowledge of organisational structure and needs to satisfy EASA Part 21 product certification.
– Practiced in the requirements and oversight of airworthiness leading to product certification and continued airworthiness.
– Detailed knowledge of EASA Regulation including Basic Regulation, Part 21, CS-27, CS-E, associated AMCs, and understanding of Air Operations.
– Experience in Part 21 Section A, Subpart A, B, D, J and P is essential
– Knowledgeable of FAA operational and airworthiness requirements.
– Experience in the development of aviation products and process for initial certification and change to product certification.
Our offer
We are offering a unique job opportunity in an entrepreneurial environment with room to grow in every dimension.
Your next step
If you are interested, please submit your complete application documents in English including the following attachments:
– Cover letter
– CV
– Diplomas
– Employment references
Department of Engineering located in CH-8620 Wetzikon
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