Flammability Specialist / Spécialiste Flammabilité

Airbus SE; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Annual bonus

Group insurance plan

Pension plan

Share purchase plan

On-site cafeterias

Holiday policy

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discount Program

On-site Medical Service

Carpooling application

Job summary

Airbus in Mirabel, QC is seeking a Seats Flammability Specialist to support certification and development of new seats and related interiors. You will work with the Flammability team to ensure compliance and continued airworthiness, with frequent interaction across design, certification and supplier teams.

The role requires a degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of experience with flammability standards, aircraft interior processes, and English-French bilingual capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Engineering with relevant aerospace experience.
• Minimum 5 years of knowledge of regulatory requirements (AWM 525, 14CFR Part 25, CS 25) related to Flammability and seats.
• Familiar with aircraft interior design, certification and manufacturing; bilingual English/French an asset.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work under pressure and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Write and review certification test plans, test reports and substantiation reports.
• Troubleshoot certification activities with suppliers for Flammability discipline.
• Collaborate daily with design, integration, stress and airworthiness specialists.
• Discuss and establish strategies for compliance and test programs with suppliers.
• Lead process and performance improvements; participate in Change Management and Continued Airworthiness.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Prioritization

Organization

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelor or Master)

Tools

CATIA V5

Enovia

Job description

Do you have experience in aircraft flammability, have you worked in aircraft seating and would you like to progress and develop new skills? Then this job is for you!

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is looking for a Seats Flammability Specialist to join our Flammability team based in Mirabel (Québec, Canada), where you will work jointly with the Airbus cabin and certification team.

You will be part of the Flammability team responsible for:

• Supporting the development and the certification of new cabin interiors or of modification to existing cabin interiors in relation with fire properties and certification;
• Supporting the development and certification of new structural, insulation or systems options or modifications to such options in relation with fire properties and certification.

The team organization is established to promote cross-collaboration autonomously, supporting each other and learning collectively.

Your role as Seats Flammability Specialist will be to support the development and the certification of new seats, and to support the change management and the continued airworthiness of certified seats.

Your working environment:

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is headquartered in Mirabel, in the greater Montreal area, where the vibrant city of Montreal is just a stone’s throw away. Known for its peaceful and safe environment, the region offers a high quality of life for younger or experienced professionals and families, perfectly balancing career opportunities and outdoor activities that makes it a truly special place to call home.

How we care for you:

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, annual bonus, group insurance plan, pension plan and share purchase plan.
• Work / Life Balance: A hybrid working policy (based on operational needs), on-site cafeterias and a highly competitive holiday policy.
• Wellbeing/Health: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Program, on-site Medical Service, access to a public shuttle service between Laval (Montmorency metro station) and Mirabel, and a carpooling application.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

Your challenges:

• Write and review certification test plans, test reports and substantiation reports;
• Troubleshoot certification activities with the supplier for Flammability discipline;
• Work in close collaboration with specialist from other disciplines (design, integration, stress, airworthiness...) on a daily basis;
• Discuss and establish strategies for compliance and test programs with the suppliers;
• Recommend and lead process and performance improvements;
• Participate to Change Management and Continued Airworthiness processes;
• Provide support to the production "Material Review Board" (MRB) activities for non conformities.

Your boarding pass:

• You hold a Bachelor or a Master degree in Engineering;
• You have a minimum 5 years of working knowledge of regulatory requirements (AWM 525, 14CFR Part 25, CS 25), particularly those related to Flammability and aircraft seats;
• You are familiar with aircraft interior design, certification and manufacturing;
• You are well organized;
• You like challenges, are able to work under pressure and able to manage your priorities;
• Knowledge and experience with CATIA V5, Enovia is an asset;
• Knowledge and experience in Materials and Processes (M&P) discipline is an asset;
• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset;
• You have strong leadership and communication skill such that you are able to communicate, align and influence stakeholder;
• You are a good team player and have the right attitude to build long term good relations with suppliers.

This role may involve some travels for business (worldwide).

Occasional travel within Canada & Overseas.

Possible on-call duties during week-ends and/or holiday seasons.

Due to the sector of activity (aerospace), frequent contacts with Airbus entities worldwide, and interactions with suppliers and clients also located across the globe, proficiency in English is required for this position.

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.

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