Airworthiness Engineer

Anson McCade; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defence firm is seeking an Airworthiness Group Leader to oversee Initial and Continued Airworthiness activities. This senior role combines regulatory expertise and safety assurance while interfacing with aviation authorities to lead certification programmes. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in ensuring aircraft compliance and safety throughout their lifecycle, playing a critical role in both operational assurance and regulatory context. A salary of circa £60,000 is offered with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in airworthiness regulation and safety assurance.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to manage certification programmes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead aircraft flight certification activities.
• Interface with UK aviation authorities for compliance.
• Drive airworthiness decisions across aircraft lifecycle.

Job description

Job Description

Airworthiness Group Leader

Location: UK Various (Hybrid & Flexible Working Available)

Salary: Circa £60,000

Job Type: Permanent

Overview

We’re working with a major aerospace and defence programme to find an Airworthiness Group Leader to take ownership of both Initial and Continued Airworthiness activities across complex aircraft platforms. This is a senior technical leadership role, combining regulatory expertise, safety assurance, and stakeholder engagement to ensure aircraft operate safely, compliantly, and with full certification confidence.

As an Airworthiness Group Leader, you’ll sit at the heart of certification, safety, and operational assurance—leading flight certification programmes, interfacing with regulators, and driving airworthiness decisions across the full aircraft lifecycle. Your expertise will directly influence flight safety, regulatory compliance, and mission success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead aircraft flight certification activities, establishing the Certification Basis and orchestrating certification programmes to achieve Type Certification, including generation of MPTF and RTS.
• Provide expert regulatory and legal guidance, interfacing with UK aviation authorities including the CAA, MAA, and DE&S.
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