DOA Chief Engineer (FAR) in GAC Farnborough

Unique Skills:

• The individual will need to demonstrate skills and experience as described in the job description, with the ability to hold CVE authorization as designated by the HDO.
• Demonstration of thorough knowledge of a DOA environment, and is conversant with FAA, EASA, and UK CAA regulations associated with initial airworthiness.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field required or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Aviation experience required.

Position Purpose:

Oversight and coordination on all engineering projects within the DOA containing compliance demonstration, CAA, and/or EASA mandates, critical design problems, which requires extensive knowledge on development of design to certification compliance requirements.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for an entire engineering project from an engineering design perspective within the established scope per Design Organization Handbook (DOH).
• To be nominated as a CVE in at least one discipline area.
• To support HDO and/or HoA, and deputise when required.
• Makes technical decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive engineering activities, whilst supporting compliance verification with the applicable regulations.
• Applies advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts based on broad expertise or unique specialized knowledge.
• Leads the development of innovative principles and ideas.
• Acts independently to determine improved methods and/or procedures to optimize efficiency, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Works under consultative direction; uses independent judgment to accomplish objectives.
• Develops standards and guides for diverse engineering activities.