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Landing Gear Certification Specialist - Bristol - Aerospace

Landing Gear Certification Specialist - Bristol - Aerospace

Description of the job
A position has arisen for a Landing Gear Systems Certification Engineer in the Landing Gear CoC. The sucessful candidate will
drive and lead certification activities between Airworthiness Authorities (EASA) and Airbus for Landing Gear Systems (ATA 32)
whilst also ensuring compliance with all applicable Airworthiness regulations for all Landing Gear systems, including
Extension/Retraction, Brakes and Steering.
This is a rare opportunity to contribute to the certification of a high profile aircraft programme by developing a vital
communication link between the Landing Gear design teams and EASA at the critical time of the design and development of
Airbus aircraft.

Tasks
As the sucessful candidate you will initially support the current Designated Certification Specialist (DCS) and the design teams in
demonstrating the certification compliance of ATA 32, to EASA, for a number of programmes including the A30X.
You will gradually assume greater responsibility in the role (training and mentoring will be provided if necessary) and work
towards being the DCS.
Your key responsibilities will be;
- preparing and presenting certification documentation for submission to EASA; you will, on occasion, also present compliance
evidence to non-EASA authorities;
- supporting the certification process by organising and participating in periodic face to face Certification Review meetings with
regulators (EASA hydromechanical panel and assistant software specialist);
- managing the production of certification compliance documentation in accordance with the development demands of the
project;
- assisting the design specialists to provide timely action item answers for the Airworthiness Authorities' questions;
- managing the ATA32 certification activities associated with major modifications, weight variants and engine variants by
obtaining associated commitments from the design teams to provide the required inputs on schedule;
- ensuring regular communication with the design teams, other DCS and Airworthiness function.

Skills
With a degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Areonautical Engineering, you will have experience of working with landing gear
systems (design and/or certification), you should be able to demonstrate the following;
- excellent communication, negociation organisational skills;
- aptitude to assume an important customer facing role;
- ability to present technical and safety arguments to a knowledgeable audience;
- prior experience with certification airworthiness methods and policies (desirable);
- knowledge about Airbus safety process organization (desirable);
- excellent practice of English, both spoken and written.