Rotorcraft Certification Engineer — FAA/DER Lead (On-Site)

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation; Menominee (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation in Menominee, Michigan, is seeking an Aerospace Certification Engineer to lead FAA certification activities for rotorcraft, including design changes and repairs, ensuring compliance with airworthiness standards and coordination with FAA, DERs and ODA.

The role requires deep knowledge of FAA regulations, strong leadership, and the ability to develop certification plans, compute compliance, and prepare reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
• Five+ years of aerospace engineering experience with a certification focus.
• Experience with FAA certification processes.
• Direct experience with FAA, ODA, or DER organizations.
• Master's degree and prior DER authorization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead certification strategy and execution for rotorcraft development, modification, repair, and safety programs.
• Own assigned certification activities from planning through approval with FAA/DER/ODA coordination.
• Apply FAA cert requirements to determine paths and means of compliance.
• Provide technical leadership and prepare compliant documentation.
• Mentor engineering staff on certification processes.
• Develop and execute certification programs for legacy and new designs.
• Review designs for airworthiness compliance.

Skills

FAA certification knowledge

Regulatory interpretation

Independent work with DER/ODA

Leadership and mentoring

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation in Menominee, Michigan, is seeking an Aerospace Certification Engineer to lead FAA certification activities for rotorcraft, including design changes and repairs, ensuring compliance with airworthiness standards and coordination with FAA, DERs and ODA.

The role requires deep knowledge of FAA regulations, strong leadership, and the ability to develop certification plans, compute compliance, and prepare reports.