Certification Manager- Flammability

Key Responsibilities

• Lead aerospace flammability certification programmes from planning through to compliance.
• Prepare certification test plans, reports and technical documentation.
• Interpret FAA regulations and determine applicable flammability compliance requirements.
• Review engineering drawings, materials and design data for certification compliance.
• Conduct and witness aircraft material and component flammability testing.
• Provide technical certification guidance to customers throughout project delivery.
• Develop and improve certification processes, procedures and best practices.
• Build and mentor a growing certification team as the business expands.
• Work closely with senior leadership to shape the future direction of the certification function.

Requirements

• Significant experience in aerospace certification, with a strong background in aircraft flammability compliance.
• Knowledge of FAA certification requirements and aircraft material qualification.
• Experience producing certification documentation, test plans and compliance reports.
• The ability to work directly with customers and regulatory authorities.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• A desire to develop into a people leader and build a high-performing certification team.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead and build an aerospace certification function.
• Structured pathway towards FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) authorization.
• High level of autonomy and influence within a growing organisation.
• Work on a wide variety of aerospace programmes supporting leading OEMs and suppliers.
• Competitive salary with relocation assistance available.
• Long-term career progression into senior technical and leadership positions.