Lead Airworthiness Engineer - Hybrid (Prestwick)

BAE Systems; Prestwick; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace and defense company in Prestwick is seeking a Lead Airworthiness Engineer to ensure product safety and integrity across all Air programmes. The role involves sustaining the integrity of Air products, conducting safety reviews, and utilizing expertise in civil aerospace regulations. Candidates must hold a degree in a STEM field and have knowledge of aircraft certification processes. The successful applicant will enjoy competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in a STEM subject or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of civil aerospace regulations, specifically CAA UK Part 21.
• Understanding of aircraft level certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Sustain the integrity of Air products through production challenge.
• Conduct Type Certification and Independent Safety Judgments/Reviews.
• Perform audits and assurance activities.

Skills

Degree in a STEM subject or equivalent relevant experience

Civil Aerospace Regulatory Domain (CAA UK Part 21)

Global aircraft regulatory environments

Understanding of Aircraft Level Certification process

Wider Knowledge of Platform and Aircraft Systems

Safety Engineering / Product Safety Management

Defect Investigations and Root Cause Analysis

Requirements Engineering, Configuration and Data Management

Education

Degree in a STEM field

Job description

A global aerospace and defense company in Prestwick is seeking a Lead Airworthiness Engineer to ensure product safety and integrity across all Air programmes. The role involves sustaining the integrity of Air products, conducting safety reviews, and utilizing expertise in civil aerospace regulations. Candidates must hold a degree in a STEM field and have knowledge of aircraft certification processes. The successful applicant will enjoy competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements.