Sr. Certification Seat Engineer

PAC / Life Port believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the individual nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Position Overview:

The Certification Engineer is responsible for developing and executing certification programs to demonstrate compliance to regulatory and OEM requirements.

Essential Functions:

Develop certification test plans and reports ensuring compliance to regulatory and OEM requirements

Communicate with project team members to identify scope of work, schedule, design details, quotes, risks, and other pertinent factors impacting certification

Oversee and assist as necessary with test article build and conformity

Identify potential certification issues and any adverse impact; communicate any certification related information to supervisor and impacted disciplines. Analyze problems and derive appropriate solutions

Develop tools, as necessary, to track deliverables, testing, compliance findings, to assure on-time completion of certification tasks. Maintain accurate and up-to-date certification records

Compiles FAA certification documentation for submission to regulatory agencies and completion centers/ODADevelop and execute certification programs for seats/divans per FAA guidelines/TSO/ETSO/14

CFR part 21, 25 and airframe guidelines

Prepares documentation for assigned projects to include certification documents, correspondence as well as planning and writing minutes of meetings between Company and the Civil Aviation Authorities Ensures successful completion of the assigned project phase within the budgeted time and cost constraints

Participate in defining engineering approaches and in planning/scheduling work Coordinating certification and continued airworthiness activities within the company

May represent the company in meetings with government authorities as well as taking part in international working groups and committees

Interpreting airworthiness requirements and advising appropriate departments in all matters related to airworthiness and certification

May interface with customers, OEMs, FAA, and suppliers to ensure project timeline is achieved

Act as subject matter expert for certification issues in a variety of areas, including flammability, dynamic and static testing, design compliance, and aircraft installation and integration

Review certification documents of peers for accuracy and completeness

Monitor latest industry issues and documents; communicate information to applicable team members
100% onsite; however, may require travel (up to 10%) to support external testing

Maintain a safe, secure and legal work environment, adhering to all company policies and procedures

Maintain and protect the confidentiality of the Company’s information and products

May require work outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, as necessary to meet program objectives and deadlines

Job Specifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask

Exceptional organization skills with strong attention to detail

Excellent teamwork skills and high degree of initiative required

Exceptional communication, both written and verbal

Work independently and possess a high level of self-motivation and initiative

Must be proficient with MS Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Experience in Creo/Pro-E and AutoCADDetailed knowledge of TSO processes and general FAA regulations

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