Austro Engine, Wiener Neustadt - Austria Chief Office of Airworthiness (f/m/x)
Do you want not only to have Airworthiness & Certification “running alongside”, but to lead it professionally, shape it, and take responsibility?
Then you will feel at home at Austro Engine: We are a globally operating developer and producer of rotary and piston engines based in Wiener Neustadt/Austria, working closely with authorities and international partners. In a small, powerful team, you will have room to make an impact, clarity in processes, and short decision-making paths.
Responsibilities
- Airworthiness & Certification expertise for all departments of the Design Organization (including Environmental Protection Approvals)
- Continuing Airworthiness: initiation and coordination of activities in the event of failures (accident/incident/in-service experience), handling of operational complaints, and reporting/informing the authority in case of airworthiness impairment
- Project management of certification projects in close collaboration with the technical departments
- Monitoring of EASA activities relevant to the Design Organization
- Technical responsibility for the tasks of the Documentation Staff
- Administration of compliant reports as well as preparation/review of build deviations, repair instructions, service instructions
- Approval of Airworthiness Instructions, Certification Reports
- Interface between development and relevant aviation authorities
- Development of applicable regulations and monitoring/control of certification projects
- Development of solutions for technical and procedural issues
- Coordination with international aviation authorities and development teams
Skills
- Completed technical studies (university/university of applied sciences) or HTL with at least 3 years of relevant professional experience in a development or production environment
- Additionally, at least 3 years of experience in certification and development of aviation products
- Very good knowledge of EASA Part 21 as well as relevant national aviation requirements
- Solid understanding of the certification process (national, EASA)
- At least 3 years of experience in the interpretation of certification specifications (e.g. JAR/CS-22, CS E)
- Knowledge of international validation principles
- Very good English skills, both written and spoken
- Confident use of MS Office
- Know-how in piston engines and rotary engines
- Independent, structured working style as well as strong problem-solving skills
- Flexibility, strong communication skills and cooperative, solution-oriented teamwork
- Willingness to travel (as required)
What awaits you at Austro Engine:
- A key role with high visibility and room for shaping in a small and strong team
- 5 weeks of vacation per year
- A day off on December 24th and December 31st in addition to public holidays
- Occupational health support
- Free parking directly in front of the company
- Meal subsidy
- Bakery service
- Relocation support (advisory) – we help you get settled in Austria!
If this challenge appeals to you, we look forward to receiving your résumé and, if you like, a few lines about your motivation and your connection to Airworthiness/Certification.
We offer a market-standard salary based on your professional and personal suitability. The legal minimum salary for this position according to the Austrian collective agreement is 81,270 EUR gross/year. Depending on your experience we provide overpayment on this base salary.
If you are interested in this challenging position, we are looking forward receiving your application!