#ET14A Mechanical Certification & Qualification Engineer for H175 (M/F)

Job Description :

A new position for a Certification Qualification Engineer (CQE) for H175 is opened within Airbus Helicopters in Marignane.

In this position, you will integrate the Initial Aiworthiness Department of Airbus Helicopters, in the H175 CQE team.

The mission of the Certification Engineer is mainly to lead the compliance demonstration to the applicable airworthiness requirements (CS29) for each new design / new type.

It is also to lead the activities to demonstrate the safe flight capability of the helicopters when performing certification flight tests.

This results in a challenging transverse position, with many interfaces internally to Airbus Helicuopters, but also with Aviation Authorities (EASA).

This is leading to have a good overview on AIrbus Helicopters products and organization.

Each project involves various contributors (Chief Engineering, System Design Responsibles, experts, customer support, prototype shop, Final Assembly Line, flight tests pilots & engineers, .

As H175 CQE, you will have the opportunity to work on one of the most recent products of AIrbus Helicopters and be introduced to the most recent technologies.

You will have to understand all the aspects of each project (technical content, configuration) in order to be able to establish the related certification program (CP).

This consists in the identification of all CS29 affected requirements, and proposed Means of Compliance. As CQE you have the full responsibility to establish a certification strategy.

It is then reviewed and harmonized with all relevant Certification Verification Engineers until the CP is agreed. For design changes classified Minor according to Part 21, you will then lead the compliance demonstration until approvel of the change under DOA.

When it is classified major, as CQE you will be the main interface towards EASA.

Your working environment :

Major economic hub with Marseille-Provence Airport, Marignane is a dynamic city in the southeast of France. It is located near the cities of Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, which host a rich cultural and tourist offer.

Close to the beaches of the Côte Bleue, it offers many options for water sports activities.

How we care for you :

Financial rewards : Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis.

Work / Life Balance : Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services.

Wellbeing / Health : Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site : health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.

Individual development : Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your challenges :

Your main responsibilities will include :

Project Management :

• Planning and piloting of Certification activities
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Follow-up and reporting on compliance demonstration activities progress, fixing hard points, and ensuring on-time completion of the activities,
• Ensuring interface with change board management process.

Certification / Qualification activities :

• Identification and definition of the applicable Certification basis,
• Definition of Certification logic, establishing corresponding Plan,
• Leading the certification activities : revieweing and releasing all compliance documents, consolidating the results of the compliance demonstration and declaring compliance at helicopter level,
• Establishing Flight Conditions Approval files,
• Approving design changes and flight conditions under DOA privilege ,

Your profile :

You will have the following skills and experience :

• Educated to a 5 years’ degree level (or equivalent) in Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of overall Engineering experience
• Experience in the certification of helicopters (CVE, CQE) and / or in the system airframe, rotor, transmission, fuel, flight commands is a plus
• Rigor and structured mind
• Open minded, pro-active
• Customer centric
• Intellectual curiosity
• Advanced level of French and English

This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

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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 SAS

Employment Type : Permanent

Permanent

Classe Emploi (France) : Classe F12

Experience Level : Professional

Professional

Job Family :

Qualification & Operability