Airbus

Airworthiness Coordinator

Airbus • $80K — $100K *
Fort Erie, ON L2A 0A1In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; Master's degree is a plus.
  • 7 years of experience in Technical, Engineering, or Program role in aerospace manufacturing.
  • 5 years of Type Certificate or Supplemental Type Certificate development experience.
  • Direct experience with TCCA on relevant projects is required.
  • Experience as Head of DAO or TCCA Delegate is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate certification activities for projects from application to approval.
  • Verify and validate compliance documents according to engineering standards.
  • Determine airworthiness standards and compliance methods for projects.
  • Act as the liaison with TCCA regional certification engineers.
  • Monitor continued airworthiness and initiate corrective actions as necessary.
  • Support the implementation of Design Approval Procedures Manual and compliance audits.
  • Stay updated on TCCA and foreign airworthiness standards.

Benefits

  • Permanent employment with a stable organization.
  • Working within a team of skilled professionals in the aerospace field.
  • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
  • Involvement in cutting-edge aerospace projects and technologies.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

WE'RE LOOKING FOR A

AIRWORTHINESS COORDINATOR

POSITION LOCATION: FORT ERIE, ONTARIO

The Airworthiness Coordinator is responsible for managing the Design Approval Organization "DAO" and engineering compliance activities in the frame of completions, STC developments and continued airworthiness activities at Airbus Helicopters Canada. The Airworthiness Coordinator will deliver qualified/certified products in alignment with the engineering operation, design office business plan, general Airbus Group policies and guidelines in agreed time, performance, quality and costs.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Development of Projects Certification:
  • Coordinate the certification activities of individual projects in accordance with the DAPM and the engineering procedures, from application to approval.
  • Define, verify and validate all documents necessary to demonstrate compliance to certification requirements in accordance with engineering operations as elaborated during offer phases to meet customer, airworthiness, general engineering standards and company requirements.
  • Determine extent of affected airworthiness standards, proposed basis of certification and means of compliance with affected standards.
  • Act as AHCA's primary point of contact with the appropriate TCCA regional certification engineer for specific projects.
  • Create and maintain certification project files for each project undertaken by AHCA.


Continuous Airworthiness Activities:
  • Monitor the continued airworthiness of products for which AHCA holds design approval certificates and arrange for corrective action as required.
  • Attend Continuous Airworthiness Board meetings for Airbus Helicopters North America.


Manage the DAO:
  • Support the definition, implementation, maintenance and approval of the Design Approval Procedures Manual and all relevant engineering procedures.
  • Support the implementation of all technical audits necessary to verify the compliance of the engineering department against Design Approval Procedures Manual and relevant procedures. Implement any corrective actions as needed.
  • Remain current with respect to TCCA and Foreign airworthiness standards.
  • Support the nomination of candidates for Designated Engineer positions.


POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education
  • University Education; Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or similar.
  • A Master's Degree is an asset.
  • Professional Engineer's License (or eligibility) is an asset.
  • Transport Canada delegation (or eligibility) is an asset.


Experience
  • 7 years of experience working in a Technical, Engineering or Program capacity for an aerospace manufacturer.
  • 5 years of experience in Type Certificate or Supplemental Type Certificate development.
  • Recent and direct working experience with TCCA on projects similar to those authorized under the AHCA DAO.
  • Experience as Head of DAO and/or TCCA Delegate an asset.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Strong problem solving skills resulting in the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to read and interpret specification, functional analysis, technical note, drawings and technical reports.
  • Leadership skills with emphasis on communication, new process development and managing large projects within diverse work groups.
  • Able to collect, analyze and communicate design/manufacturing performance metrics.
  • Experience with various levels of technical airworthiness responsibilities.
  • Requires a thorough working knowledge of the AWMs (527 & 529 an asset). Design Engineering knowledge in rotorcraft structure, mechanical, electrical, systems, power plant, and/or flight test areas.


Technical Systems Proficiency
  • CATIA V5 experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace.
  • SAP navigation, entry.
  • Smartsheet or similar project management tools are an asset.


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 Helicopters Canada Ltd

Employment Type:
Permanent

Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Qualification & Operability

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
* Ladders Estimates

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