Aircraft Certification Engineer
Robinson Helicopter •
Torrance, California, USA
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Robinson Helicopter Company is a leading manufacturer of civil rotorcraft with a 50-year history of providing affordable helicopters for a wide range of applications. Robinson Helicopter is an engineering-focused organization that provides challenging and exciting opportunities to contribute to the future of vertical flight.
The Aircraft Certification Engineer is a member of the engineering team who manages certification projects and leads our interface with aircraft certification authorities including FAA, EASA, and Transport Canada.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & COMPETENCIES:
- Manages multiple, varying, complex certification projects for Part 27 rotorcraft to demonstrate that regulatory requirements, safety standards, policies, and guidance for design, production, and airworthiness are satisfied.
- Leads interactions with aircraft certification authorities around the world including FAA, EASA, and TCCA.
- Participates in design activities to develop certification strategies, determine regulatory requirements, and make suggestions to enhance the certifiability of the new products to minimize future certification risks.
- Coordinates with discipline specific engineers and DERs to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Creates and reviews documentation in support of certification projects including Certification Plans, Compliance Reports, Position Papers, Conformity Records, Issue Papers, Special Conditions, Equivalent Levels of Safety, and Exemptions.
- Conducts audits of certification records to verify compliance with processes and requirements.
- Manages Continued Operational Safety activities including safety analysis and reporting, development of Service Letters, Service Bulletins, and Airworthiness Directives (ADs).
- Participates in multi-disciplinary design reviews and assists with resolving cross-functional technical issues.
- Interfaces with suppliers to ensure certification requirements are achieved through supplier activities.
- Maintains certification and communication records.
- Communicates project status to management.
- Represents Robinson Helicopter Company on industry, standards, and regulatory committees.
- Develops and standardizes processes and documentation for certification and provides recommendations to improve work processes.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field
- 5+ years direct experience certifying aircraft, components, or systems to 14 CFR Part 23/25/27/29 or equivalent, Technical Standard Orders, ARP 4761/4754A, DO-178/254/160 and other aerospace standards.
- Experience developing, writing, and reviewing certification documentation.
- Must be a proven self-starter requiring minimal supervision, with strong project management, organization, and risk management skills.
- Excellent academic record.
- Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, and work well with others.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated passion for and involvement in aviation.
- A strong reputation with aircraft certification authorities.
- Aircraft Design, Systems Engineer, or Project Management experience.
- Pilot certificate
Salary Range:
$190k-$230k
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Robinson Helicopter
2901 Airport Drive
Torrance, California 90505 USA
www.robinsonheli.com
Robinson Helicopter is a leading manufacturer of civil rotorcraft with a 50 year history of providing affordable helicopter for a wide range of applications. Robinson Helicopter is an engineering focused organization that provides challenging and exc…
Benefits:
Robinson Helicopter Company is an equal opportunity employer and offers an excellent benefit program including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, a 401K retirement plan, tuition reimbursement opportunities for continuing education, plus paid holidays and vacations. Full details, eligibility requirements, and information on additional benefits are available from the Robinson Personnel Department.
Supported Manufacturers:
Robinson Helicopter Company
Supported Models:
R22, R44, R66
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