Head of Approvals, Certification & Airworthiness
Midlands (UK)
Our client is a privately owned designer and manufacturer of light helicopters with planned commencement of supply to an existing global customer base in 2026. 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, engine approval programmes forward.
This is an opportunity to be part of a new British aircraft and aero-engine manufacturer that can deliver levels of professional fulfilment, financial security, and rewards unmatched by any business in the sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will have a proven track record for delivering aircraft certification and leadership of certification programmes, ideally in GA, small business jet or helicopters. The role will require the candidate to directly lead and supervise the delivery organisations' aircraft and engine approvals initially in the UK and then in 56 future and planned countries.
The successful candidate will:
1. Seek a role in which they can 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.
2. Seek a long-term, life-changing role in which outstanding performance is rewarded with outstanding remuneration, professional recognition, and benefits.
3. Have world-class knowledge of aerospace approvals for organisations (DOA, POA, FTOA & MOA) in the UK and around the world.
4. Be capable of planning and executing the delivery of the company's approvals for organisation, aircraft and engine end-to-end.
5. Have the confidence, competence, strength, integrity, and interpersonal skills to take full ownership of the approvals programme and drive the aircraft teams to successfully deliver approved aircraft & engines.
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. Work with system specialists to develop & execute the testing, validation, and certification plan.
11. Manage, drive and deliver the day-to-day operations of the approvals programme ensuring a properly coordinated and speedy delivery.
12. Own the company's relationship with the UK CAA and foreign authorities.
13. Report directly to the Group CEO.
This role comes with an excellent package and benefits as well as relocation support. Due to the dynamic and modern approach of this privately owned and financed company, all employees work from their sites in the Midlands (UK).
Considered a pioneering aerospace manufacturer, this company offers the opportunity to become a crucial part of their team developing, industrialising and supporting all products. With such a fast-growing organisation, the only limit to your professional development and growth within the company is your own drive and ambition.
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