Certification Manager - Flammability

About the role

The Certification Manager will lead aerospace flammability certification programmes, interpret FAA regulations, and provide technical guidance to customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead certification programmes from planning to compliance
• Prepare certification test plans, reports, and technical documentation
• Interpret FAA regulations and determine 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
• Develop and improve certification processes, procedures, and best practices
• Build and mentor a certification team
• Work closely with senior leadership to shape 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

Qualifications

• Previous management experience is welcomed but not essential
• Candidates looking to take their first step into leadership are encouraged to apply

Skills

• Flammability expertise
• Technical proficiency in aerospace certification
• Leadership and mentoring skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary with relocation assistance
• Long-term career progression into senior technical and leadership positions

Pay

• $165,000 - $180,000/annum

Schedule

• Onsite