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Airworthiness Engineer (Intermediate) (f/m/x)

by Diamond Aircraft Industries

Position Type: Full-time
Location: London, ON
Date Posted: Aug 19, 2024
Diamond Aircraft Industries

Job Description


Airworthiness Engineer (Intermediate) (f/m/x)

AT DIAMOND AIRCRAFT, WE COMBINE ATTENTION TO DETAIL WITH CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY
AND PIONEERING INNOVATION. OUR DEDICATION TO THE QUALITY OF OUR ENGINEERING AND
WORKMANSHIP MAKES OUR AIRCRAFT THE SAFEST IN THEIR CLASS.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate all activities relating to the design certification of Diamond products including new development and production aircraft.
  • Liaise with Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) to support the aircraft certification process for the programs.
  • Lead communication relating to aircraft certification between the company and the airworthiness Authorities.
  • Manage and coordinate validation programs with foreign airworthiness authorities.
  • Lead the investigation of continuing airworthiness issues by documenting details of occurrences,
  • determining root causes and recommending any necessary mitigating or corrective action. Liaise with TCCA throughout the investigation process.
  • Support the management of the processes of the Design Approval Organization (DAO).
  • Organize/lead the certification activities of Diamond Canada products with Transport Canada and foreign airworthiness authorities.
  • Manage issues, actions and reports for certification programs and validation activities.
  • Monitor in-service occurrences, conduct timely assessments of issues potentially impacting the safety of the aircraft.
  • Lead investigations of in-service difficulties, by liaising with relevant internal teams to determine root cause and recommend any necessary mitigating/corrective action.
  • Be the main point of contact between the company and Transport Canada on the status and outcomes of investigations impacting the safety of the aircraft.
  • Provide guidance on internal company procedures related to airworthiness processes.
  • Support the management of the Airworthiness Control System at Diamond Canada.
  • Perform all work in accordance with Health and Safety policies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Experience in the certification of aeronautical products or changed aeronautical products following procedures defined in CAR 521 and associated guidance.
  • Direct experience working with domestic and foreign regulatory authorities such as Transport Canada / FAA / EASA.
  • Experience working in a delegated design approval organization would be considered an asset.
  • Experience in occurrence investigations and reporting of occurrences.
  • Experience in the engineering and design of aeronautical products.
  • Knowledge of AWM 523 / 14 CFR Part 23 / EASA CS 23 requirements.
  • Understanding of basic engineering and design principles.
  • Possess good understanding of aircraft related technical publications and manuals.
  • Possess project engineering competencies.
  • Excellent communication, social and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with technical experts, program managers, and executives.
  • Proficient in PC use; including Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Project Applications.
  • Independent, self-motivated and organized.
  • Strives to achieve a high level of quality and productivity.
  • Highly adaptable to effectively deal with changes.

Working Relationships

  • Engineering: provide consultation and guidance on interpretation of regulatory matters and the certification process.
  • Customer Support: analyse feedback from our customers regarding design and certification issues.
  • Regulatory Authorities: provide communication and coordination to ensure appropriate level of involvement in the projects and timely completion.

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