Head of Airworthiness, Configuration Management and Technical Publications (all genders

Head of Airworthiness, Configuration Management and Technical Publications (all genders)

Permanent, full-time | Bavaria, Germany | Direct placement

On behalf of our client, an aerospace company holding an EASA Part 21J Design Organisation Approval, we are looking for an experienced leader in airworthiness and certification. This is a direct placement: you will be employed permanently by our client. AIP SERVICES accompanies you through the entire process and supports your move to Bavaria with relocation assistance.

Your role

You take responsibility for three functions: Airworthiness, Configuration Management and Technical Publications. As future EASA Form 4 holder, you ensure that the Design Organisation meets its Part 21 obligations. You are the main contact for the certification authorities and part of the Design Organisation leadership team.

Your tasks

• Manage the Airworthiness office and the use of DOA privileges
• Further develop DOA procedures, handbooks and compliance processes
• Lead Configuration Management, including baselines and change control
• Lead Technical Publications, including manuals and continued airworthiness documentation
• Represent the company towards EASA and other authorities
• Plan and steer certification and validation activities through to approval
• Advise engineering, quality, programme and executive management on airworthiness topics
• Support continued airworthiness: service bulletins, occurrence investigations and regulatory actions
• Build the team, competences and working methods of the department

Your profile

• Engineering degree in aeronautics, mechanical engineering, materials or a comparable field
• More than 15 years of experience in aircraft development and in-service support
• Several years of experience in type investigation
• Eligibility for, or previous approval as, EASA Form 4 holder or equivalent
• Experience in at least one aircraft development programme
• Sound knowledge of EASA Part 21, applicable certification specifications and operational suitability data
• Leadership experience and the ability to handle several priorities in parallel
• Excellent English; German is an advantage

What you can expect

• Permanent employment directly with our client
• A leadership position with real influence on certification and the product life cycle
• Relocation support for your move to Bavaria
• Life in Bavaria: lakes and mountains close by, good connections to international airports
• Confidential handling of your application, first conversations in English or German

Interested?

Apply directly via LinkedIn or send your CV and relevant documents to karriere@aip-services.de.

Please provide a detailed CV: for each position, describe your responsibilities, the programmes or aircraft types you worked on, your role in certification activities and the scope of any approvals or delegations you held. A short list of keywords does not allow us to assess your experience properly.

All applications are treated confidentially. Interviews can be held in English or German.

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