Airbus

Aircraft Certifying Manager (2nd shift) - Local +

Airbus • $90K — $120K *
Mobile, AL 36695In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Professional education in aeronautical maintenance or engineering, specializing in aviation technology or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years in aeronautics, including 3 years with Transport Canada airworthiness certification.
  • Holds AME M2 or E license or FAA A&P license.
  • Experienced in aviation with knowledge of Configuration Management and FAA regulations.
  • Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and maintain compliance standards.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure aircraft documentation aligns with 'As-Built' and 'As Designed' configurations.
  • Validate and analyze As-Built Component Listings under responsibility of assigned FAL, plant, or supplier.
  • Issue Aircraft Statement of Conformity and/or Transport Canada Export Airworthiness Certificates.
  • Coordinate with internal and external teams to resolve conformity discrepancies.
  • Represent the Conformity Department in status meetings and manage related documentation.

Benefits

  • Onsite position with a focus on hands-on aircraft certification duties.
  • Involvement with a cutting-edge aircraft program (A220) in a key production facility.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training in TCCA and FAA regulations.
  • Collaboration with a diverse team across engineering, manufacturing, and quality.
  • Direct impact on ensuring compliance and airworthiness of aircraft.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Airbus Americas, Inc is looking for a Aircraft Certifying Manager (2nd Shift) to join our team based inMobile, AL.

The A220 Aircraft Certifying Manager (2nd Shift) is responsible to collect, review, and sign aircraft documentation to ensure the "As-Built" status is in line with and finally equal to the "Target Configuration". This position is also responsible for the issuance of the Aircraft Statement of Conformity and/or Transport Canada Export Airworthiness Certificate.

Responsibilities:

Conformity Documentation:
  • Ensure that aircraft documentation is up to date and the "As-Built" status is in line with the "As Designed" target definition. This documentation includes (but is not limited to): As-Built Component Listing (ABCL), Functional Test Plans (FTP's), Certificates of Conformance (C of C's), Engineering Configuration Statement (ECS), Technical Logbook (TLB), Quality Logbook (QLB).
  • Establish, analyze and validate ABCL under responsibility of Final Assembly Line (FAL), Plant, or Supplier as assigned.
  • Issue the Aircraft Statement of Conformity and/or Transport Canada Export Airworthiness Certificate.
  • Transmit files pertaining to Aircraft Certification activities to Transport Canada.
  • Assist FAA Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR) for the issuance of FAA Certificate of Airworthiness.
  • Report to Transport Canada of Export activities and attend all required TCCA training.
  • Maintain Transport Canada embossing seal and stamps per TCCA regulation.
  • Transmit files pertaining to Aircraft activities to Transport Canada.


Problem Solving:
  • Investigate, solve, or justify conformity discrepancies.
  • Manage the resolution of all discrepancies at aircraft level in strong coordination with internal / external contacts (Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, I.T. etc.).
  • Check the conformity status of all Constituent Assemblies (CA) integrated in the aircraft.


Administrative Duties:
  • Attend status meetings and be able and willing to represent the Conformity Department.
  • Collect, review and file documentation relevant to support the build and sell of aircraft
  • Other duties as assigned.


Requirements:
  • Having a professional education in aeronautical maintenance or engineering, specializing in aviation technology or an equivalent amount of work experience.
  • Have at least 10 years' experience in an aeronautical field (production, maintenance, and engineering) 3 of which are practical experience with respect to Transport Canada airworthiness certification and in regulatory requirements for the FAA.
  • Hold an AME M2 or E license or FAA A&P license.
  • Acquired 48 months of experience in aviation AND acquired 24 month of experience on large
  • Competency to understand Company conformity attestation processes.
  • Skill and knowledge of Company configuration management rules and Aviation Regulation (TCCA CAR 561 and Company Production Organization Manual)
  • General knowledge of Aeronautical Regulations; Production Organization Approval (POA), preferable TCCA and FAA
  • General knowledge of Aerospace Industry Standards. • Knowledge of Configuration Management Basics. • General familiarization of the aircraft and systems.
  • Managing or writing procedural or instructional documentation.
  • Knowledge of Problem Solving Methods (PPS, 5 Why, etc.)
  • Knowledge of aircraft assemblies including nomenclature, serial numbers and other key elements related to aircraft parts. • Familiarity with FAL production processes and the timing of activities for planning.
  • Must understand the link between Aeronautical Regulations, Industry Standards, and Company Directives & Methods.
  • Must understand how Company internal documentation links with the certification of the aircraft.
  • Must be able to present the work performed to confirm compliance to requirements.
  • Must be able to demonstrate competencies required to fulfill the assignment.
  • Must be organized and able to manage large amounts of data in an effective manner.
  • Able to read, write and speak English proficiently.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate complex issues to target audiences and coordinate actions which lead to proper resolutions.
  • Full Independent decision making in such a manner that public confidence and trust is maintained with integrity, objectivity, and impartiality.
  • Must maintain a clear separation between their private business interests and their delegation activities
  • Must prevent potential appearance of conflict of interest
  • Comply with Airbus Ethics and Compliance policy General knowledge of Lean Management with the ability to identify areas of improvement and propose solutions.
  • Must be able to work under pressure and make sound decisions that will not compromise safety or integrity.


Physical Requirements:
  • Onsite 100%
  • Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
  • Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
  • Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
  • Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
  • Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
  • Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
  • Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
  • Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer.
  • Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
  • Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor.
  • Travel: able to travel overseas and domestically sometimes for extended periods of time and on short notice.
  • Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
  • Other duties include: Able to work outside hangers in changing locations & Able to work on movable lifts at the aircraft at a height of approximately 40 ft.


Travel Required
• 10% Domestic and International

Citizenship

Authorized to Work in the US

A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:
US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:
Professional

Remote Type:
On-site

Job Family:
Configuration Management

About Airbus

Airbus SE is a European multinational aerospace corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells civil and military aeronautical products worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Airbus, Airbus Helicopters, and Airbus Defence and Space. The Airbus segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells commercial jet aircraft of approximately 100 seats; and regional turboprop aircraft and aircraft components, as well as provides aircraft conversion and related services. The Airbus Helicopters segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells civil and military helicopters; and offers helicopter related services. The Airbus Defence and Space segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells military aircraft, such as combat, mission, transport, and tanker aircraft; and missile systems, military satellites, and defence electronics, as well as provides defence related services. The company was formerly known as Airbus Group SE and changed its name to Airbus SE in April 2017. Airbus SE was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Blagnac, France.
Learn more about Airbus
Size
135,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
2000
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