Certification Lead
Location: Spain | On-site / Hybrid
✛ This role is being managed exclusively by HYTE on a retained basis ✛
Direct applications and confidential enquiries are welcome.
✛ Overview ✛
HYTE has been retained by a fast-growing, venture-backed advanced engineering company to appoint a Certification Lead into a critical technical leadership position.
This individual will sit at the forefront of advanced aerospace certification, supporting the development, certification and continued airworthiness of next-generation propulsion, power distribution and energy storage technologies for aviation applications .
The Certification Lead will provide technical leadership across certification strategy, regulatory engagement, airworthiness compliance and continued operational safety, working closely with engineering, programme and executive leadership teams.
A key requirement for this appointment is experience supporting or leading the certification of an aircraft engine, propulsion system or similarly complex airborne system ,
with direct exposure to regulatory authorities such as EASA and/or FAA .
This is a rare opportunity to play a leading role in the certification of highly innovative aerospace technology, combining established certification expertise with the challenges associated with emerging propulsion and energy systems.
✛ Key Responsibilities ✛
- Lead certification and airworthiness activities across complex aerospace development programmes.
- Develop certification strategies, certification plans and means of compliance in alignment with applicable regulatory requirements.
- Support the acquisition of Type Certification, Validation and Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs).
- Lead engagement with regulatory authorities including EASA, FAA and other applicable certification bodies .
- Interpret certification requirements, special conditions and regulatory guidance, assessing their impact on programme activities.
- Prepare and review certification ar
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