Head Of Airworthiness, Approvals And Certification
Location: Midlands (UK)
Posted: 34 days ago | Expires in: 24 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. They are seeking an experienced certification and approvals leader to join their team and drive current and future organisational, aircraft, engine approval programmes forward.
Following a 'Skunk Works' type approach to aircraft and engine development, this is an opportunity to be in at the ground floor with a new British aircraft and aero-engine manufacturer. This position is considered to be truly fulfilling, transforming both an entire industry sector and your future alike.
Responsibilities:
1. Deliver aircraft certification and lead certification programmes, ideally in GA, small business jet, or helicopters.
2. Directly lead and supervise the delivery organisations' 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.
4. Deploy technical and engineering leadership skills to deliver a full spectrum of world-class approvals.
5. Possess world-class knowledge of aerospace approvals for organisations (DOA, POA, FTOA & MOA) in the UK and worldwide.
6. Plan and execute the delivery of the company's approvals for organisation, aircraft, and engine end-to-end.
7. Review aircraft and engine designs and support design optimisation from a certification perspective.
8. Provide leadership on verification, validation planning & documentation format and standards.
9. Lead, grow, and manage a multi-disciplinary team of specialists to deliver initial and foreign approvals.
10. Manage day-to-day operations of the approvals programme ensuring 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 is a unique market role with an excellent package and benefits, including relocation support. The company offers a pioneering approach to aerospace manufacturing, with every element of helicopter and engine design manufactured in-house.
If interested in this Board-Level Salary with Extensive Benefits, please apply directly and in confidence. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978.
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