Senior Avionics Certification Lead – STC & SATCOM

SKYTRAC; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive work culture

Team-building activities

Competitive compensation and benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Additional days off beyond vacation

Job summary

SKYTRAC in Kelowna, BC seeks a Senior Avionics Certification Engineer to lead end-to-end avionics certification programs and STC development within the DAO. You will define certification strategies, coordinate with regulators, and oversee cross-functional teams to ensure compliant installations and integrations.

The role requires strong avionics expertise, airworthiness knowledge, and the ability to drive certification from planning through approval, including liaison with Transport Canada and

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum 5+ years of aircraft certification experience with a strong avionics focus.
• Experience with avionics system integration, certification, and STC development and approval.
• Strong knowledge of TCCA airworthiness regulations, certification processes, and avionics compliance requirements (DO-160, EWIS).
• Experience reviewing complex technical documentation with close attention to detail.
• Ability to lead certification programs from planning through approval.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead certification activities for avionics system installations and modifications, including communication, connectivity, and data systems.
• Own and drive STC development, including new STCs, amendments, and multi-platform expansions.
• Define and execute certification strategies, plans, and means of compliance for avionics systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable airworthiness regulations (TCCA, FAA, EASA, etc., as applicable).
• Review and approve avionics-related design data, including system architecture and interface definitions, wiring diagrams, EWIS, installation drawings, equipment mounting and integration designs, ICA, and FMS.
• Review and approve compliance documentation, including SSA, FHA, PSSA, ELA, DO-160, EMI/EMC and RF considerations.
• Provide technical oversight of avionics integration into aircraft platforms.

Skills

Avionics certification

STC development

Regulatory compliance

System integration

Airworthiness knowledge

Regulators liaison

Education

Engineering degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

SKYTRAC in Kelowna, BC seeks a Senior Avionics Certification Engineer to lead end-to-end avionics certification programs and STC development within the DAO. You will define certification strategies, coordinate with regulators, and oversee cross-functional teams to ensure compliant installations and integrations.

The role requires strong avionics expertise, airworthiness knowledge, and the ability to drive certification from planning through approval, including liaison with Transport Canada and