Airworthiness Engineer (Intermediate) (f/m/x)

AT DIAMOND AIRCRAFT, WE COMBINE ATTENTION TO DETAIL WITH CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY
AND PIONEERING INNOVATION. OUR DEDICATION TO THE QUALITY OF OUR ENGINEERING AND
WORKMANSHIP MAKES OUR AIRCRAFT THE SAFEST IN THEIR CLASS.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all activities relating to the design certification of Diamond products including new development and production aircraft.
• Liaise with Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) to support the aircraft certification process for the programs.
• Lead communication relating to aircraft certification between the company and the airworthiness Authorities.
• Manage and coordinate validation programs with foreign airworthiness authorities.
• Lead the investigation of continuing airworthiness issues by documenting details of occurrences,
• determining root causes and recommending any necessary mitigating or corrective action. Liaise with TCCA throughout the investigation process.
• Support the management of the processes of the Design Approval Organization (DAO).
• Organize/lead the certification activities of Diamond Canada products with Transport Canada and foreign airworthiness authorities.
• Manage issues, actions and reports for certification programs and validation activities.
• Monitor in-service occurrences, conduct timely assessments of issues potentially impacting the safety of the aircraft.
• Lead investigations of in-service difficulties, by liaising with relevant internal teams to determine root cause and recommend any necessary mitigating/corrective action.
• Be the main point of contact between the company and Transport Canada on the status and outcomes of investigations impacting the safety of the aircraft.
• Provide guidance on internal company procedures related to airworthiness processes.
• Support the management of the Airworthiness Control System at Diamond Canada.
• Perform all work in accordance with Health and Safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in the certification of aeronautical products or changed aeronautical products following procedures defined in CAR 521 and associated guidance.
• Direct experience working with domestic and foreign regulatory authorities such as Transport Canada / FAA / EASA.
• Experience working in a delegated design approval organization would be considered an asset.
• Experience in occurrence investigations and reporting of occurrences.
• Experience in the engineering and design of aeronautical products.
• Knowledge of AWM 523 / 14 CFR Part 23 / EASA CS 23 requirements.
• Understanding of basic engineering and design principles.
• Possess good understanding of aircraft related technical publications and manuals.
• Possess project engineering competencies.
• Excellent communication, social and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical experts, program managers, and executives.
• Proficient in PC use; including Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Project Applications.
• Independent, self-motivated and organized.
• Strives to achieve a high level of quality and productivity.
• Highly adaptable to effectively deal with changes.

Working Relationships

• Engineering: provide consultation and guidance on interpretation of regulatory matters and the certification process.
• Customer Support: analyse feedback from our customers regarding design and certification issues.
• Regulatory Authorities: provide communication and coordination to ensure appropriate level of involvement in the projects and timely completion.