Aircraft Certification Engineer — Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH) is looking for an Aircraft Certification Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME).

Position Purpose:

AVTECH Global is seeking an experienced Aircraft Certification Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the airworthiness certification of a military commercial derivative aircraft (MCDA). In this role you will serve as a technical authority on certification strategies bridging FAA Title 14 CFR regulatory requirements with MIL-HDBK-516C military airworthiness standards. You will work collaboratively with government and prime contractor stakeholders to ensure compliant safe and on-schedule aircraft certification.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the technical SME for aircraft certification providing expert guidance on compliance with FAA regulations and MIL-HDBK-516C airworthiness requirements.
  
Perform other duties as assigned.
• Develop and execute certification basis documents issue papers and certification plans for MCDA programs.
  
• Interface with military airworthiness authorities and DER/DAR representatives to coordinate approval activities.
  
• Identify and resolve certification gaps arising from the interaction of civil and military airworthiness requirements
  
• Support structural avionics propulsion interiors and systems compliance substantiation activities including review of test plans and reports.
  
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of internal certification processes tools and best practices.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.

As an ideal candidate to join the AVTECH team you will meet the following:

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in aerospace engineering mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline.
  
• 15 years of experience in aircraft certification with direct involvement in FAA type certification or supplemental type certificate (STC) programs.
• Prior experience with military commercial derivative aircraft programs preferred.
• Ability to pass a Tier 1 (minimum) Investigation for work on Department of Defense contracts. Existing security clearance is preferred.
• FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) authorization in one or more disciplines.

Required Unique Skills:

• Must have a thorough working knowledge of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14CFR - especially Chapter I Part 25) as it pertains to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulation procedures and the STC process
• Requires experience in program management effective communication skills and a demonstrated ability to coordinate certification programs for alterations and modifications.
• Should have experience creating certification documents such as ICAs Ground/Flight Test Plans Compliance Checklists Project Specific Certification Plans etc.

Location / Travel:

This is a REMOTE position with no relocation requirement. Travel to Dayton OH will be required once per month (minimum) for 3-4 days at a time. All travel costs are covered (including flights hotel rental car GSA per diem etc.). Additionally the travel locations/frequency are subject to change with an advanced notice.