Airworthiness Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Airworthiness Engineer for an exciting 12-month contract. This hybrid role requires a blend of on-site and remote work, focusing on enhancing airworthiness and product integrity. You will contribute to regulatory compliance, manage the Airworthiness Management System, and support technical reviews, ensuring the safety of flight clearances. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant STEM subject and 5-10 years of experience in aircraft design. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in the aerospace sector.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in aircraft design and development.
• Degree level qualification in a relevant STEM subject.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the evolution of Airworthiness & Product Integrity capability.
• Support the technical review of Design and Airworthiness artefacts.

Skills

Aircraft Design

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

Engineering Toolsets

Team Working Skills

Education

Degree in STEM

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Airworthiness Engineer

Initial 12 Month Contract

Hybrid - 2-3 days per week on site in Warton

£53.24 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35)

The Role

• Capability Development: Contribute to the evolution of Airworthiness & Product Integrity capability to create a performing organisation; develop business cases and guide improvement projects as required.
• Regulatory Compliance: support the cross-functional Regulations Working Group; impact assess and communicate regulatory changes; plan and coordinate the implementation of regulatory changes; maintain the Design Organisation's compliance status; improve the methods for maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Airworthiness Management System: Manage the transformation of the Airworthiness management system to establish a standard operating model; develop audit schedules; oversee document reviews and process confirmations; run the departmental Quality Management Review.
• Technical Review: Support the technical review of Design and Airworthiness artefacts to assure the safety of flight clearances, as a Type Airworthiness Assessor.
• Functional Support: Assist in a range of functional activities including; MAA Audits; delegated authorities; communities of practice; etc.

The Candidate

• Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) in a relevant STEM subject.
• Typically 5-10 years experience in aircraft design and development.
• Proficient use of MS Word/Excel/Powerpoint.
• Confident in the use of engineering toolsets.
• Good communication, supervisory and team working skills.
• Knowledge and experience of military and civil airworthiness regulatory environments
• Understanding of AW standards such as CS25/CAP 722
• Previous experience with MoD / DE&S would be benficial

If this role is of interest, please send a copy of your CV to Tom McGuire by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.