Senior Manager, Product Certification & FAA Regulatory Affairs

Overview

Honda Aero in Burlington, NC is in search of a Senior Manager responsible to manage the FAA product certification projects and foreign validation activities to meet company goals and objectives. Leads the Certification Office, and develops and refines company certification processes. This includes leading the facilitation and coordination of all certification activities with the FAA and other civil aviation authorities, developing related strategies within the company, and promoting industry initiatives in support of company goals.

• Manage FAA product certification projects and foreign validation activities to meet company goals and objectives.
• Mentor and guide company engineers on product certification requirements, procedures, and project work.
• Refine and develop related company processes.
• Support the company's strategic objectives through participation in industry meetings and on industry committees.

A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or an aviation-related degree from a four-year university is required. A Master’s degree is a plus. 10 years of directly related experience in aircraft product development, FAA certification, and foreign validation.

Required

• Experience with and in-depth knowledge of FAA regulations, processes, and procedures for 14 CFR Part 21.
• Direct working experience with the FAA and foreign civil aviation authorities in type certification projects.
• Experience in the application of U.S. bilateral aviation safety agreement procedures in the execution of foreign validation projects
• Knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 5, 23, 33, 34, 43, and 183, and their related Advisory Circulars, Policies, and Orders.
• Currently or previously qualified as a DER.
• Knowledge of EASA regulations, processes, and procedures.
• Knowledge of industry standards; SAE AS9100, ARP
  4754 and 4761, RTCA DO-160, 178, 254 and 326.
• Ability to communicate effectively throughout the organization and with the regulatory authorities.
• Previous experience in management of a certification team, mentoring certification engineers, and team development.
• Experience participating in related industry meetings and committees.

• Climate-controlled manufacturing environment.
• Regular exposure to the manufacturing areas, which under certain circumstances require personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields, mandatory hearing protection, and safety shoes.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds.

• Director

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Airlines and Aviation