Head Of Airworthiness, Approvals And Certification
Location: Midlands (UK)
Posted: 4 days ago | Expires in: 29 days
Our client is a privately owned designer and manufacturer of light helicopters with planned commencement of supply to an existing global customer base in 2024/25. Having captured a 56% market share with their modern, high-performance, turbine powered aircraft, they are seeking an experienced certification and approvals leader to join their team and drive current and future organisational, aircraft, and engine approval programmes forward.
This position is considered to be truly fulfilling and will transform both an entire industry sector and your future alike. Please note, this is a UK site-based, permanent position.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
1. Have a proven track record for delivering aircraft certification and leadership of certification programmes, ideally in GA, small business jet or helicopters.
2. Directly lead and supervise the delivery organisation's aircraft and engine approvals initially in the UK and then in 56 future and planned countries.
3. Take ownership of the programme both technically and operationally, deploying their technical and engineering leadership skills to rapidly deliver a full spectrum of world-class approvals.
4. Possess world-class knowledge of aerospace approvals for organisations (DOA, POA, FTOA & MOA) in the UK and around the world.
5. Plan and execute the delivery of the company's approvals for organisation, aircraft, and engine end-to-end.
6. Review aircraft and engine designs and support design optimisation from a certification perspective.
7. Provide leadership on verification, validation planning & documentation format and standards.
8. Lead, grow and manage the multi-disciplinary team of specialists to deliver initial and foreign approvals for current and future products.
9. Have excellent communication skills at all levels.
10. Manage, drive and deliver the day-to-day operations of the approvals programme ensuring a properly coordinated and speedy delivery.
11. Own the company's relationship with the UK CAA and foreign authorities.
12. Report directly to the Group CEO.
This role comes with an excellent package and benefits as well as relocation support. Considered a pioneering aerospace manufacturer disrupting the market with their ground-breaking new aircraft and modern vertically integrated approach to development & manufacturing, this is an exciting opportunity for suitably qualified individuals to become a crucial part of their team.
If interested in this Board-Level Salary with Extensive Benefits, please apply directly and in confidence.
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