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Job Description Summary
Airworthiness and Certification (A&C) Lead Engineer has a formal position within the design organization of GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. (GEAC) approved by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). As A&C Lead Engineer you will be part of the Airworthiness Office with specific responsibility as described in EASA Part 21J and serve as a focal for H80/M601 commercial turboprop engine product line as a subject matter expert in all matters relating to A&C and you will be a liaison to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and other Foreign Civil Aviation Authorities (FCAA).
Join us and you’ll find yourself in a dynamic environment where our ongoing, substantial investment in research and development keeps us looking ahead. At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. As a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft, our substantial investment in research and development keeps us looking ahead. We have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
The Airworthiness Engineermain responsibilities are:
approving the classification of design changes
granting the approval for minor changes
approving the proposed classification of non-conformances and of repair designs
Reviews and understands the applicable standards required by Law in country that apply to the relevant products. Communicates standards to the design community and maintains it. May also participate with independent third parties to perform product compliance and certification work (testing, design review etc.) and communicates results/actions to the relevant engineering and supply chain team. Interacts with outside engineering firms or governmental agencies to provide or record product compliance to required regional or national standards to gain the needed product certification or qualification.
Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.
Required Qualifications
For roles outside of the USA- This role requires advanced experience in the Engineering/Technology & Technical Regulations and Standards. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
For roles in USA - Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)).
Desired Characteristics
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes