Airworthiness Engineer

The job purpose of the Airworthiness Engineer is to oversee the technical aspects of the aircraft’s continued airworthiness, including maintenance planning, documentation control, and airworthiness reviews. Responsibilities encompass a multifaceted realm of aircraft maintenance and regulatory compliance ensuring the airworthiness of aircraft throughout their operational lifecycle, adhering to stringent aviation regulations and safety standards. This is a pivotal role in the company’s commitment to reliability, compliance, and the seamless operation of aircraft and therefore contributes significantly to the excellence of airworthiness management.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring the airworthiness of an aircraft throughout its life cycle and managing the technical aspects of the aircraft’s continued airworthiness, assisting with maintenance planning and documentation control.
• May be required to assist in airworthiness reviews as directed.
• Ensure compliance with all aviation regulatory requirements and standards.
• Work with aircraft manufacturers, suppliers, and authorities to address technical issues.
• Keep track of maintenance programme updates and ensure they are up to date.
• Handle technical administrative tasks and maintain accurate and up-to-date records related to the aircraft’s maintenance and airworthiness.
• Provide technical support to maintenance personnel and operators by providing guidance on technical issues and answering aircraft related technical issues.
• Have an understanding of repairs, dent and buckle charts, reliability reviews and modifications.
• Ensure that the mass and balance statement reflects the current status of the aircraft.
• Identify and assess potential safety concerns and provide solutions.

Other Duties

• As directed by the Continuing Airworthiness Manager and as considered necessary to meet the day-to-day, ongoing requirements of the business.
• Deputise in the absence of the Airworthiness Engineer Supervisor.
• The Airworthiness Engineer must stay up-to-date with evolving aviation regulations and industry standards to ensure compliance and enhance safety protocols.

Person Specification Criteria

Experience

• Experience within a UK CAA / EASA Part M, Part CAMO and Part 145 environment or equivalent.
• Technical career experience within aviation.

Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency in Industry Standards, Best Practices and Aviation Regulations as required by EASA and UK CAA including Part CAMO, Part-145, Part–21, Part–M, CAP–562 and CAP–747.
• A sound knowledge of aircraft systems, structures and maintenance procedures.
• Technical writing skills.
• Proficient use of Microsoft 365: Word / Excel / Outlook / TEAMS.

Competencies / Personal Characteristics

• Good problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team and on own initiative.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to plan and prioritise effectively, and execute tasks competently.
• Detail-orientated and committed to delivering high quality work.
• Input into improvement and development of the Airworthiness Department.

To apply, please email your up-to-date CV and cover letter to recruitment@european.aero. Use AIRWORTHINESS ENGINEER followed by your name (SURNAME,FIRST NAME-in CAPITALS) in subject line.