Certification Engineer role at Airbus Aircraft
Overview
As part of the Certification Team, the Certification Engineer is responsible for all airworthiness tasks related to the activities and products delivered by the Customer Service business. This covers customer requested in-service repairs and optional upgrades for all Airbus commercial aircraft programs and a wide range of system and operational subjects.
Meet the team : Our Engineers have the privilege of working on complex, highly engineered machines and are involved at all stages of the aircraft life cycle, from product development to manufacturing and direct support to our airline customers. If you're interested in designing, creating, and testing the present and future of Airbus products across the globe, join our mission to connect the world.
Your working environment : The Engineering Center in Mobile, Alabama houses hundreds of Airbus engineers who assist in the design and development of Airbus commercial aircraft cabins, including aftermarket upgrades, reconfigurations and services of all product types across the globe.
Benefits
- Financial Rewards : Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP")
- Work / Life Balance : Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
- Health & Welfare : Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.
- Individual Development : Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.
Airbus supports flexible working arrangements wherever possible to stimulate innovative thinking.
Responsibilities
Manage CertificationLead and conduct the airworthiness approvals of Airbus products and product changes with the certificating Authority, and validation of these approvals by the importing countries' Authorities.
Manage a varied, multi-ATA and multi-program, subject workload in accordance with Customer Services' sometimes challenging business needs and customers' expectations, while ensuring conformity with certification requirements and DOA processes.Ensure good communication and exchange with other members of the global Certification Team and other certification functions to ensure consistency in the Way of Working and certification approach ("Speak One Voice").Consult, and sometimes challenge, Technical, Change Management, and Certification Specialists to ensure appropriate solutions, particularly to account for the variety of in-service aircraft configurations, and to maintain strong competence across this wide domain.Airworthiness ApprovalsPerform airworthiness approvals in accordance with Airbus Design Organization Approval (DOA) privileges :
Modification (MOD) approval for change to Type Certificate (TC) classified minor or Certain Major Change (CMC)Service Bulletin (SB) approval and airworthiness releaseRepair & Design Approval Form (RDAF) approvalAuthority InterfacingAct as an interface to Airworthiness authorities for all aspects of certification activities.
Continuing AirworthinessSupport acceptance of individual aircraft by customers and their local authorities.
Qualifications
B.S. degree in Engineering or related field3 years of experience in Engineering or Airworthiness / Certification rolesExcellent communication and negotiation skillsAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environmentAbility to understand and mentor principles within assigned disciplineAbility to interpret an extensive variety of technical aircraft topicsExcellent communication, coordination, and organization skillsAbility to inter-relate with and motivate diverse teamsAuthorized to work in the USAbility to lift 50+lbsAbility to work any shift. (Shift hours include Monday - Friday 8hr Day Shift or Friday - Sunday 12hr Shift.)This position initially will be on a regular shift. It does require working a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends on a rotational basis throughout the year.Preferred Skills
Nomination as Designated Airworthiness Engineer (DAE) or Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE)Experience with Airbus AircraftsFamiliarity with Modification (MOD), Service Bulletin (SB), and Repair & Design Approval Form (RDAF) deliverables of the Customer Service businessFamiliarity with In-Service Solutions and Change / Configuration ManagementTravel Required
5% Domestic and InternationalCompany & Employment Details
Company : Airbus Americas, Inc.Employment Type : US - Direct HireExperience Level : ProfessionalAirbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. We also encourage reporting any concerns related to recruitment fraud to emsom@airbus.com.
By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
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