Junior Airworthiness Engineer

3plex Aero Ltd.

Airworthiness engineers ensure that aircraft are fit to fly and comply with all the relevant aviation regulations. This is a challenging and interesting job, which typically involves working in an aerodrome. These engineers deal with aircraft and associated software systems that test for airworthiness on a daily basis.

Day-to-day work will involve the use of design certificates, drawings, and test reports provided by BAE Systems specialists and equipment suppliers. It’s likely that an airworthiness engineer will operate as part of a team, compiling detailed documentation to certify an aircraft and imposing any necessary limitations.

Other job responsibilities might include:

-Conduct airworthiness assessments to support and guide design development, modification and equipment failure investigations.

-Assist in development and deliver of airworthiness capabilities

-Provide airworthiness support and DDP certification to support airworthiness of equipment

-Generate reports surrounding projects and assessments

-Undertake regular audits in accordance with quality control regulations

Qualifications

Skills that prove useful for an airworthiness engineer include:

- Product design
- Aircraft safety knowledge
- Stakeholder management
- Project management skills
- Professional registration (qualification in aircraft engineering)
- Design certification experience within an aerospace organisation
- Previous OEM aircraft operations experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Teamplayer
- Strong problem solving and decision making skills