Sr. Certification Engineer

The Senior Certification Engineer acts as an interface with the FAA and other certifying authorities in matters regarding type certification and validation of aircraft and equipment installations. The Senior Certification Engineer shall have knowledge of 14 CFR Part 23 requirements, associated means of compliance, and certification procedures, as well as an understanding of international regulations and validation procedures. The Senior Certification Engineer coordinates all certification activities to assure a timely progression occurs from project planning through type certification approval.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Act as the coordinator of various certification and validation activities including internal coordination with project management, engineering technical specialists, quality assurance, and international sales representatives, and external coordination with suppliers, industry, FAA and international CAA.
• Lead certification and validation meetings including type boards and technical reviews and ensure proper preparation and participation is accomplished.
• Coordinate the development of Certification Plans, Compliance Checklists, Test Plans, Test Reports, Analysis Reports, Drawing Lists and other documents required to certify airplanes and installed equipment.
• Act as the custodian of documents used for certification and validation of airplanes and equipment. The certification engineer tracks the completion of all documents, initiates and tracks written correspondence with the ACO or international CAA including formal responses to issue papers and CRI.
• Accomplish FAA and international CAA submittals of all documents required to certify and validate airplanes and installed equipment. Approvals of said data shall be tracked and logged.
• Create Certification Reports to ensure project knowledge is captured at the conclusion of each project.
• Participate in internal design and project reviews where certification issues will be discussed.
• Provide regulatory guidance, training and leadership to engineering and quality personnel.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent in engineering, engineering technology, or engineering management.
• Preferred 6 years of experience in regulatory compliance
• Minimum 10 years of experience in an aircraft engineering design environment
• Experience in personnel/project planning, scheduling and coordination

Demonstrated Proficiencies/Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Knowledge of 14 CFR Part 21 and 23 regulation and associated policy
• Software skills: MS Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint
• Able and willing to travel as needed to accomplish tasks
  
• ##### is looking for:
• TCP map to compliance
• PT 64 certification
• PT 62 compliance

This opportunity is located in Duluth MN, North Dallas TX, or Phoenix AZ East Valley. (Possible remote opportunity for exceptional candidate.)

We are a national staffing firm working with some of the top-tier aerospace companies in the world! And we are looking for first-class employees to work with our clients.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a US person under ITAR* as noted in the Job description?
• Do you meet the educational requirements for this job?
• Do you meet the experience requirements for this job?
• Are you able to commute to the job location or are you able to relocate for the role?

Details:

• Contract - potential for extended term
• Medical, dental, and vision plan with United Healthcare
• 401K
• Potential for bonuses
• Sick pay, and holiday pay for those who qualify

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The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service.

We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States.

*ITAR Definition

Under 120.14 of the ITAR a U.S. person is defined as a person who is a lawful permanent resident of the United States. A lawful permanent resident is further defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20). A U.S. Person is also a protected individual which is defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)