Airworthiness Lead: Certification & Compliance

Etihad Engineering; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Etihad Engineering seeks a Manager Airworthiness to lead all airworthiness aspects of the design organisation in Abu Dhabi. This senior role oversees certification, regulatory compliance and continued airworthiness throughout development and post-implementation phases.

The post holder will monitor regulatory changes, coordinate with the Agency, and ensure DOH/DOP/TPM updates. A strong background in EASA/GCAA rules and extensive experience is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in the aerospace industry, with at least 8 years as a post holder or CVE in an EASA/GCAA Design or Production org
• Deep knowledge of EASA Part 21 and/or GCAA CAR 21, airworthiness requirements and DO Handbook procedures
• Strong understanding of interfaces between EASA Part 21, Part 145 and Part M (or CAR 21, CAR 145 and CAR M) regulations

Responsibilities

• Monitor the activities of the Design Organisation and advise the Head for airworthiness matters
• Monitor new regulations and guidance from the Agency and update staff accordingly
• Ensure procurement and distribution of applicable certification specs and data requirements
• Amend DOH, DOP and TPM as necessary and supply copies to the Agency
• Cooperate with the Agency to develop procedures for certification
• Liaise with the Agency for interpretation of airworthiness and certification matters
• Ensure design activities stay within approval terms and monitor continued airworthiness
• Prepare and sign compliance documents for release
• Approve minor changes to type certificate and minor repairs
• Submit major change data to the Agency to obtain Supplemental Type Certificate
• Monitor design Organisation products for continued airworthiness
• Provide reports to the Agency on design activities
• Validate training plans and competence assessments for DO staff
• Develop and deliver trainings for DO staff
• Interview candidate Design Engineers and CVEs
• Oversee contractor/subcontractor monitoring and on-site audits
• Facilitate audits and implement corrective actions for safety/quality/compliance

Skills

Airworthiness knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Engineering qualification in Aeronautical/Mechanical/Electrical-Electronics

Postgraduate (Masters) preferred

Job description

Etihad Engineering seeks a Manager Airworthiness to lead all airworthiness aspects of the design organisation in Abu Dhabi. This senior role oversees certification, regulatory compliance and continued airworthiness throughout development and post-implementation phases.

The post holder will monitor regulatory changes, coordinate with the Agency, and ensure DOH/DOP/TPM updates. A strong background in EASA/GCAA rules and extensive experience is essential for success.