Certification Engineer

Do you thrive in an environment where detailed and specialized work is the major focus? AEVEX Aerospace is seeking a Certification Engineer to support civilian and military certification of modified aircraft. These aircraft have enhanced special mission capabilities to support unique DoD and commercial customers requirements. Personal attributes required for this position include strong attention to detail, ability to research policies and guidance material, be very task oriented, all coupled with the ability to work in an environment that is of faster-than-average pace. The certification engineer is responsible for preparing and/or reviewing project specific certification plans, compliance checklists, conformity inspection plans and certification summary reports. You will assist the Director of Certification by organizing and coordinating FAA certification projects and overseeing tasks of technical assessments and findings of compliance.

Essential Functions:

• Performs FAA project certification coordination duties.

• Prepare and/or review project specific certification documents to include reports and analysis to show certification compliance.
• Ensure all technical data required to show compliance is reviewed, accepted, and approved by the appropriate technical DER.
• Organize and track conformity inspections.
• Work closely with engineering department, regulatory authorities, and company management.
• Prepare and/or review engineering reports for showing compliance to Federal Regulations.
• Review engineering drawings and reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Reports to Director of Certification, or as otherwise directed
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline or related degree. Equivalent experience and certifications may be considered.
• 4+ years' experience in the overall FAA certification process.
• Familiarity with FAA Regulations, FAA Orders, Advisory Circulars, and other guidance material
• Skilled at doing research of guidance material and technical publications to determine solutions to problems.
• Experience in processing FAA approvals.
• The applicant must have good communication skills, be fluent in English (spoken and written) and proficient in MS Word and Excel for report writing.
• Ability to obtain TS Clearance

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Massachusetts, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

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