Certification & Airworthiness Engineer

FlyingBasket; Bolzano; Sur place; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Weekly sports sessions

Team building events

Monthly drinks

Résumé du poste

An innovative drone company located in New York is seeking a Certification & Airworthiness Engineer to manage certification and compliance activities across its UAS platforms. The ideal candidate will have experience in aviation compliance, a solid understanding of regulatory frameworks, and a hands-on working style. This is a full-time role with significant responsibility and a chance to directly influence drone operations. The position offers opportunities for personal development and an engaging team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in certification, airworthiness, or aviation compliance.
• Experience working with aviation authorities like EASA.
• Strong understanding of safety and regulatory frameworks.

Responsabilités

• Own certification and airworthiness activities across platforms.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Review and approve documentation related to certification.

Connaissances

Compliance with aviation regulations

Safety management

Problem-solving skills

Regulatory frameworks understanding

Description du poste

FlyingBasket is an innovative company developing and operating advanced cargo drones for real-world industrial applications. We design, build, and operate our systems in-house, pushing the limits of unmanned aviation.

We are looking for a Certification & Airworthiness Engineer to take ownership of certification, safety, and compliance activities across our UAS platforms. You will work closely with engineering, operations, and authorities to ensure our systems are safe, compliant, and ready for real-world deployment. This is a hands‑on role with high responsibility. You are expected to take initiative, work independently, and drive topics to completion.

Responsibilities

• Own certification and airworthiness activities across FlyingBasket platforms
• Ensure compliance with applicable aviation regulations and internal standards
• Manage and support safety management processes and compliance monitoring
• Review and approve documentation related to design, operations, and certification
• Support from a regulatory and safety perspective; interface with EASA, national authorities, and external stakeholders
• Represent FlyingBasket in discussions with authorities and industry groups
• Plan and execute certification and compliance activities aligned with company goals
• Identify risks, gaps, and improvement areas, and implement practical solutions

Must Have

• Experience in certification, airworthiness, or aviation compliance
• Experience working with aviation authorities (e.g. EASA or national authorities)
• Strong understanding of safety and regulatory frameworks; structured, hands‑on working style with strong problem‑solving skills
• Ability to take ownership and operate independently
• English B2 or higher
• Valid work permit for Italy

Nice to have

• Experience in UAS / drone industry
• Exposure to safety management systems and compliance monitoring
• Experience in fast‑paced or startup environments

What's great in the job?

• High ownership and responsibility from day one
• Direct impact on real‑world drone operations
• Close collaboration across engineering, operations, and leadership
• Fast‑paced environment with short decision cycles
• International team and hands‑on culture

What We Offer

Each team member has a chance to see the impact of his work. You can make a real contribution to the success of the company.

Several activities are organized over the year, such as weekly sports sessions, team building events, monthly drinks, and more.

Employment

A full‑time position.

Many possibilities for personal development.