Occupant Safety Certification Specialist / Spécialiste de la sécurité des occupants

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Group insurance plan

Pension plan

Share purchase plan

Hybrid working policy

On-site cafeterias

Holiday policy

Employee Assistance Program

Learning & development access

Job summary

Airbus in Mirabel, QC, seeks a Certification Specialist to join the Occupant Safety team for cabin certification of the A220 program. You will perform diverse tasks to ensure regulatory compliance and successful deliverables.

Collaborate with design, integration and suppliers; manage certification activities with authorities. Strong organizational skills and knowledge of AWMs and CFR/CS standards are required; English/French bilingualism is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 5–10 years experience with occupant safety regulatory requirements (AWM 525, 14 CFR Part 25, CS 25).
• Familiar with interiors design, certification, and manufacturing of aircraft.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to align stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform diverse tasks to support cabin certification for the A220 program.
• Produce, write, and review certification test plans and reports.
• Collaborate with DADs, specialists, design, integration and support teams for compliance.
• Discuss and establish certification strategies with suppliers for new customers.
• Lead process and performance improvements; review certification deliverables.
• Coordinate MRB and change management activities.
• Engage with authorities for certification activities and approvals.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Bilingualism asset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

ENOVIA

Job description

Do you have experience in aeronautics, have worked in certification, and are looking to evolve and develop new skills? This position is for you!

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is looking for a Certification Specialist to join our Occupant Safety team team based in Mirabel (Québec, Canada), where you where you will perform a diverse range of tasks to support cabin certification for the A220 program.

You will be part of the Occupant Safety team responsible for developing the cabin certification of the A220 program.

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

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:

• Responsible for performing a diverse range of tasks to support cabin certification for the A220 program;
• Produce, write, and review certification test plans, test reports, and compliance reports;
• Work with DADs (Design Approval Delegates) and specialists, as well as design, integration, and support teams to ensure compliance;
• Discuss and establish compliance strategies and test programs with suppliers for our new customers;
• Recommend and lead process and performance improvements;
• Support and coordinate the review of certification deliverables;
• Participate in change management processes and interact with other functions and integration teams as needed;
• Provide support for Material Review Board (MRB) production activities;
• Participate in and manage certification activities with authorities.

Your Profile:

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering;
• You possess 5 to 10 years experience and practical knowledge of regulatory requirements (AWM 525, 14CFR Part 25, CS 25) related to occupant safety;
• You are familiar with the design of interiors, certification, and manufacturing of commercial aircraft;
• You are well-organized;
• You enjoy challenges, are able to work under pressure, and can manage your priorities effectively;
• Knowledge and experience with CATIA V5 and Enovia is an asset;
• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset;
• You have strong leadership and communication skills, enabling you to communicate with, align, and influence stakeholders;

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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