Senior Certification Manager
Senior Certification Manager
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02-05-2025
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Monthly Salary
$ 180000 - 220000
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
02-05-2025
Job Description
LTA Research is seeking a Senior Certification Manager to lead and execute the type certification process for a new rigid airship. This critical role will be responsible for developing certification strategies ensuring compliance with all FAA regulations and managing direct engagement with regulatory authorities to achieve FAA Type Certification in accordance with 14 CFR Part 21 and relevant airshipspecific requirements.
Responsibilities
- Develop implement and maintain a comprehensive type certification plan that aligns with FAA Part 21 and applicable airship regulations including airworthiness safety and operational criteria.
- Serve as the primary point of contact with the FAA and other regulatory agencies for all certification matters including coordination of compliance demonstration conformity inspections and documentation.
- Guide the preparation submission and negotiation of certification basis means of compliance and certification plans with regulatory authorities.
- Oversee the of all certification activities including gap analyses compliance methods conformity inspections flight and ground testing and risk mitigation to ensure all regulatory requirements are met.
- Build and lead a certificationfocused team scaling resources as needed through the concept build test and certification phases.
- Collaborate closely with engineering manufacturing test and flight operations teams to ensure all technical solutions and processes support certification objectives without direct ownership of technical .
- Analyze organizational readiness for certification and develop roadmaps to address gaps and support LTAs certification path.
- Foster a culture of safety quality and regulatory compliance across all certification activities.
Qualifications
- 15 years of direct handson experience in FAA or EASA certification for aircraft (Part 23 25 27 or 29 including type certification design integration qualification and test.
- Proven track record leading successful FAA Type Certification programs ideally for novel or nontraditional aircraft platforms.
- Deep expertise in FAA regulations certification strategies and direct engagement with FAA Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs) and Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) holders.
- Strong understanding of Systems Safety & Reliability Engineering principles (e.g. SAE ARP 4754A/4761 and certification processes for software and hardware (DO178C DO254 DO297.
- Experience building and managing certification teams in startup or highgrowth environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with compliance and regulatory functions including documentation and oversight for multiple certification domains (Partetc..
- Experience managing DERs and external consultants in structures propulsion avionics and other disciplines.
- Familiarity with legal and contractual aspects of regulatory filings and certification deliverables.
What We Offer!
- Relocation assistance
- Excellent medical dental and vision insurance through a PPO plan 100 premium paid for individuals 70 for dependents)
- Companypaid life AD&D longterm disability and shortterm disability insurances
- Parental leave
- Generous PTO 10 paid holidays
- 401(k) matching up to 6
- Lunch and snacks provided every day including accommodations for all dietary restrictions
- Monthly wellness stipend
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Yearly education stipend to obtain certifications or take classes in your field
- Fun events swag and the occasional airship ride
- An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields
Compliance Requirements
- Criminal background check clearance
- Drug test clearance wherever applicable
$180000 $220000 a year
The base salary range for this role is $which is determined based on experience geography and qualifications. The base salary is one component of the total compensation package which includes a very competitive annual bonus 401K Match and other generous benefits. While we believe competitive compensation is a critical aspect of your decision to join us we do hope you also spend time considering why our mission and culture are right for you.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of lighterthanair aviation and help bring a pioneering airship to market. If youre passionate about certification and regulatory strategy in aviation and ready to make historylets talk.
LTA Research & Exploration welcomes all candidates to apply including those with limited experience. We understand that candidates with a growth mindset and passion for working on the next chapter in aviation advancement can outweigh experience alone. We celebrate diverse origins and journeys and understand their importance in developing new technology. Rooted in our humanitarian mission we want to serve the entire globe and have a team that represents those we wish to serve.
Lighter Than Air is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability marital status veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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