Completions Certification Tech Spec II

Position Purpose

Guides successful completion of major engineering programs, or conceives research in areas of considerable scope and complexity supporting the development and production of Gulfstream products and services.

Responsibilities

• Selects appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues.
• Is consulted extensively by associates and others as a recognized authority within the field.
• Anticipates and resolves complex issues in creative and effective ways, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities.
• Approach to problem solving balances technical product, cost and schedule.
• Works without appreciable direction; work is reviewed from a long-range perspective for desired results.
• Exercises latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments, and makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative.
• Maintains a current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields in order to recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company product.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or technical related curriculum applicable to the respective job position required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 10 years in specific technical discipline or 15 years broad engineering experience in several technical disciplines. Experience credit considered for related advanced degrees limited to 2 years for Masters and 4 years for PhD in fields applicable to this job.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience working and managing engineering type design change projects, new/amended STC projects, major repairs and alterations.
• Experience developing and reviewing certification plans with minimal oversight and providing guidance for appropriate methods of compliance.
• Thorough understanding of 14 CFR part 25 regulatory compliance requirements under 14 CFR part 21 certification procedures.
• Proficient at determination and application of certification methods of compliance to the airworthiness standards.
• Experience in understanding FAA requirements conveyed via Issue Papers for Special Conditions, Equivalent Levels of Safety findings, and Unsafe Features or Characteristics, and ability to aid in developing applicant positions in their response.
• Ability to review and understand engineering design data and associated substantiation data to ensure compliance is appropriately shown.
• Understanding of Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) principles.
• Understanding of conformity process is desired.
• Strong communication and written composition skills essential for authoring technical documents (ICA, Ground/Flight Test Plans, Certification Plans, Summary Compliance Reports, Correspondence, Project Statements, etc.).
• Collaborative teamwork skills and ability to develop professional relationships with internal and external project stakeholders.
• Ability to provide mentorship to more junior coworkers on determination of compliance requirements for moderately complex major design change projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in mechanical and/or structural engineering design.
• Current or previous delegation as FAA DER or ODA unit member EAR.
• Experience with EASA processes and CS 25 regulatory requirements (experience with other foreign authorities also acceptable).
• Previous experience working with a delegated organization (ODA, DAS, DOA).
• Advanced degree in engineering, or related curriculum preferred.

This position requires the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Position Details

Full-time, first shift position with up to 25% travel. Salary grade E9.