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).
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.
We offer a market-standard salary based on your professional and personal suitability
If you are interested in this challenging position, we are looking forward receiving your application!