Head of Certification
Amca
The Advanced Manufacturing Company of America (“Amca”) is a legacy business, built for the future. We’re putting engineers back in charge of aerospace and defense and rapidly delivering what the industry needs next.
Overview:
You will define and own the process for getting our products certified for flight as quickly and reliably as possible.
Responsibilities:
Define the process by which Amca tests and certifies products for customers (PMA and STC) that is robust and repeatable
Conduct internal and external coordination of certification activities between DER’s, the FAA, customers, and other third parties
Prepare certification documentation such as certification plans, compliance sheets, master data lists, classifications of design changes, and other applications
Serve as the primary liaison with the FAA and other external parties for certification and other compliance activities
Work with the test and design engineering team to ensure we have proper documentation and compliance of all in-house analysis and testing
Qualifications:
Aerospace engineering background or strong familiarity with aerospace systems
Comprehensive knowledge of aviation regulations, standards, and certification processes, including FAA Part 23/25/27/29 and EASA CS-23/25/27/29
Experience working with the FAA and aerospace customers to certify products for flight
Willingness and ability to dive deep into new requirements and regulatory processes to quickly understand the status quo and identify solutions to improve it
Clear and creative thinker; capable of distilling complex processes and requirements into simple and repeatable workflows
Self-starter and autonomous; values and responds well to ownership, not micromanagement
Exceptional verbal and written communicator
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
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Plus: experience as a DER or role within the FAA
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or. any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or. any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3).
The Advanced Manufacturing Company of America prohibits discrimination or harassment based on the following categories: race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.