Aircraft Certification Specialist

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development and training

Exposure to a wide range of aircrafts

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Aircraft Certification Specialist to join its regulatory compliance team in Sandton. This role ensures that aircraft and related systems meet national and international aviation standards, coordinating certification from development through final approval.

The candidate will prepare certification documentation, liaise with authorities, and navigate complex regulatory pathways to support market access for the company’s aircraft programs from Sandton.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in aircraft certification, regulatory affairs, or related role within aerospace.
• In-depth knowledge of aviation regulations and certification processes for aircraft and major components.
• Experience preparing and managing certification documentation packages.
• Strong understanding of aerospace design, manufacturing, and quality assurance principles.
• Excellent project management, communication, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive certification plans for aircraft and aerospace systems.
• Prepare and submit required documentation to aviation regulatory authorities (e.g., SA-CASA, FAA, EASA).
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, respond to queries, and facilitate inspections and reviews.
• Interpret and apply complex aviation regulations to ensure design and manufacturing compliance.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality assurance, and production teams to ensure all certification requirements are met.
• Monitor changes in regulations and standards.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Certification planning

Documentation

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Aerospace knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Aircraft Certification Specialist to join their regulatory compliance team in Sandton . This critical role ensures that all aircraft and related systems meet stringent national and international aviation standards and regulations. You will be responsible for preparing certification documentation, liaising with aviation authorities, and managing the certification process from development through to final approval. The ideal candidate possesses a thorough understanding of aviation regulatory frameworks and has a proven track record in navigating complex certification pathways, contributing to market access for our client's products from Sandton .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive certification plans for aircraft and aerospace systems.
• Prepare and submit required documentation to aviation regulatory authorities (e.g., SA-CASA, FAA, EASA).
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, respond to queries, and facilitate inspections and reviews.
• Interpret and apply complex aviation regulations to ensure design and manufacturing compliance.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality assurance, and production teams to ensure all certification requirements are met.
• Monitor changes in regulations and standard

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in aircraft certification, regulatory affairs, or a related role within the aerospace industry.
• In-depth knowledge of aviation regulations and certification processes for aircraft and major components.
• Experience preparing and managing certification documentation packages.
• Strong understanding of aerospace design, manufacturing, and quality assurance principles.
• Excellent project management, communication, and negotiation skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in regulatory affairs.
• Exposure to a wide range of aircraft programs and technologies.
• A professional and dynamic work environment in Sandton .