QA Engineer Cert Sr

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Kansas seeks a qualified engineer to review, evaluate, and inspect Textron Aviation manufactured aircraft and parts, issuing airworthiness approvals, licenses, and permits per ODA and Production Certificate authorizations. You will drive a quality-focused environment and lead others toward continuous improvement.

You will interact with FAA and customers, apply knowledge of airworthiness, MRB and QAB systems, and may qualify for additional ODA codes as needed to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in engineering or related technical field with 5 years of related experience.
• Alternative: aviation/business/related technical degree with 10 years of related experience OR related aviation technology degree or A&P license with 10 years of related experience.
• Ability to obtain ODA airworthiness function codes; A&P certification preferred.
• Five+ years of experience with flight releases, certification, conformity, and airworthiness approvals.

Responsibilities

• Utilize blueprints, specifications, reports, documents, type design information, and other engineering data to determine configuration of aircraft and parts.
• Communicate with FAA, customers, foreign authorities and all supervision levels on configuration for registration or certification.
• Have substantial knowledge of pre and post Airworthiness activities affecting configurations.
• Know FAA regulations, guidance, and acceptable means of compliance for certification.
• Proficient in business applications to support decisions impacting company goals.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of flight operations and flight release processes for assigned areas.
• Knowledge of MRB system functions for managing non-conforming material and processes.
• Knowledge of defect reporting, disclosures, and QAB systems related to assigned areas.
• Ability to lead an area with minimal disruption and interface with all levels; autonomous decision making.
• Represent the organization as a specialist in contracts and projects; interact with senior customers.
• May qualify for additional ODA Function Codes as justified by business needs.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field

A&P License or related aviation degree with 10 years related experience

A&P Certification preferred

Tools

SAP

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Number: 344528

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

Job Summary

Responsible for performing reviews, evaluations, and inspections for Textron Aviation manufactured aircraft, aircraft parts, articles, and product(s) by issuing domestic and export airworthiness approvals (licenses), Authorized Release Certificates, permits and authorizations, both standard and special, as provided for and in accordance with existing ODA and Production Certificate authorizations. Responsible for developing processes and changes that result in creating a quality conscious environment which shows a reduction of defects and fosters a climate of continuous improvement. Leads, guides, and directs other team members toward achieving a quality focused environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Utilize blueprints, specifications, reports, documents, type design information, and other engineering data and requirements to determine, verify, and assure configuration of aircraft, aircraft parts, articles, and product(s).
• Communicate with FAA, internal and external customers, foreign regulatory authorities and all levels of supervision on state of condition and/or configuration of aircraft, aircraft parts, articles, and product(s) for purposes of registration and/or certification.
• Have substantial knowledge of pre and post Airworthiness activities as they may affect the configuration of aircraft, aircraft parts, articles, and product(s).
• Knowledgeable applicable FAA regulations, guidance, and acceptable means of compliance for certification of aircraft, aircraft parts, articles, and product(s).
• Proficiency in business applications for assigned work area(s) making decisions that are impactful to the company and its business goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of aircraft flight operations and related flight release processes and requirements for area(s) assigned.
• Possess practical working knowledge of Material Review Board (MRB) system functions and activities for managing encountered conditions for non-conforming material and processes.
• Possess sufficient knowledge of defect reporting system(s), disclosure reporting requirements, and Quality Assurance Bulletin (QAB) system(s) as they relate to assigned work area(s).
• Able to assume leadership of an area with minimal disruption and interface effectively with all levels. Able to make technical, policy and resource decisions autonomously.
• Represents the organization as a specialist in contact on contracts and projects. Interacts with senior external and internal customers.
• May be required to qualify for additional Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Function Codes as justified by business needs.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree required in engineering or related technical field plus 5 years of directly related experience as listed in qualifications below
  • In lieu of degree, Aviation, Business, or related technical degree and 10 years of related experience OR related aviation technology associate’s degree or A&P License and 10 years of related experience required
• Ability to obtain ODA airworthiness function code(s)
• A&P Certification preferred

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience with projects involving a combination of Flight Releases, certification, conformity, and/or airworthiness approvals similar to those being authorized by Company, ODA, and/or FAA delegated under 14 CFR Part 183 – Representatives of the FAA Administrator.
• Additional work experience preferred in other Quality support roles of at least 6 months each. (e.g. Inspection, Quality Engineering, Receiving Inspection, NDI Insp., Source Inspection, Supply Chain Management Inspection, Experimental Mfg., and/or Experimental Flight.)
• Experience working in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with a minimum of supervision. AS9100 QMS experience, Six Sigma Training, FAA Academy training would be desirable.
• A demonstrated ability to use drawings, specifications, basic math and technical knowledge and expertise to adequately perform the necessary job duties.
• The ability to work in a team environment and to effectively communicate with peers, management, and customers.
• Possess sufficient knowledge of SAP order and planning confirmations that are applicable to flight operations or company conformity system(s) as they relate to assigned work area(s).
• Must be able to use common software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.