Join Airbus Helicopters España, SA as a Certification & Qualification Engineer on a permanent, full-time basis located in Getafe, Spain. You will lead certification and qualification activities, negotiate with airworthiness authorities, and ensure compliance for helicopter programs.
Requirements
Master's or Degree in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering required.
Experience in Certification and Qualification or Continued Airworthiness (military or civil) required.
Demonstrable knowledge of EMAR / PERAM / EASA Part 21 and Spanish Military Airworthiness Regulations.
Fluent English and native/proficient Spanish are mandatory.
Advanced user level in Microsoft Office Package.
Skills & Responsibilities
Airworthiness Regulations: Apply knowledge of EASA and military regulations to classify changes, prepare qualification plans, and ensure compliance.
Authority Negotiation: Lead negotiations with Airworthiness Authorities and Qualification Agencies to secure approvals while protecting company interests.
Flight Conditions Management: Lead approval processes for Flight Conditions and Permits to Fly, including military CAE processes.
Technical Coordination: Coordinate subcontracted activities and collaborate with industry partners and Compliance Verification Engineers.
Potential transition routes: People from systems engineering or quality assurance roles may bring strong regulatory and technical oversight skills, alongside meeting the required aeronautical engineering background.
Job description
Job Description:
Scope : Programs and Projects within AHE Airworthiness & Configuration Department.
Job description: Certification and Qualification activities consisting in:
Classification of changes to the type certificate and repairs
Preparation of Certification & Qualification Plans for new variants or product changes
Identification of Applicable Requirements
Propose Means of Compliance and Compliance Evidences
Leading negotiations with Airworthiness Authorities and Qualification Agencies to demonstrate compliance with the applicable requirements while preserving company interests
Approval of minor changes / repairs when applicable.
Leading Approval Flight Conditions / Permit to Fly processes including military ones (i.e. CAE process)
Validation / approval of changes t Flight Manuals, ICAs and OSDs.
Coordination of those activities that, being under his/her scope, have been subcontracted
Coordination with Industry partners in the different programs
Support to Compliance Verification Engineers CVEs
Continued Airworthiness process: investigation of major incidents
Maintenance of AHE Design Organization Approvals
Requisites :
Master / Degree in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering
Experience in Certification and Qualification or Continued Airworthiness is required (military or civil)
Demonstrable knowledge of EMAR / PERAM / EASA Part 21
Demonstrable knowledge of the Spanish Military Airworthiness Regulations (RAD, PERAM, INTA Procedures)
Demonstrable knowledge of EASA certification process will be valued
Demonstrable knowledge of helicopter certification specifications (FAR27/29, CS27/29), FAR25
Soft skills are essential to the position
Spanish: mother tongue/proficiency
English: fluent
Microsoft Office Package advance user level
Advisable: NECTAR tool knowledge
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company: Airbus Helicopters España, SA
Employment Type: Permanent -------
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Qualification & Operability
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