JOB OVERVIEW:

Certification Specialist to support design, development, flight test and certification of Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) for Transport Category Aircraft (Part 25)

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Development of certification documentation, such as Certification Plans, Compliance Checklists, etc.


• Familiarity with CFR 14 Part 25 requirements and foreign regulations, in particular JAA.EASA requirements


• Extensive knowledge of Supplemental Type Certificates (STC)  and Designated Organization processes and procedures


• Interface with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other regulatory agencies on certification issues.


• Act as certification lead on assigned projects


• Function as a member of the Designation Alteration Station (DAS)/Organization Designation Authorization (ODA).


• Coordinates all certification activities conducted by DAS/ODA designees

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or related discipline


• A minimum of 10+ years experience working as Certification Specialists in an FAA Designated Organization 


• Experience with 14 CFR Part 25 requirements and foreign regulations (JAA, EASA), including Operational Regulations (Part 91, 135 and JAR OPS-1/CS OPS-1)


• Previous certification leadership role experience preferred


• Good communication skills, written and oral


• Must be computer literate and familiar with MS Office and MS Projects


• Must be able to travel nationally and internationally